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NACDS Lauds Preparedness and Dedication of Diverse Pharmacies, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Teams Upon HHS’ Announcement about Their Role in COVID-19 Vaccinations
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement, upon the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement about national and regional chain pharmacies’ and independent pharmacies’ role in increasing access to future COVID-19 vaccinations:
November 13, 2020

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NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes Spread Awareness of Flu Vaccinations’ Importance in Collaborative Campaign National radio tour conducted by NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes urges Americans to receive key immunizations; reaches patients in the communities where they live and work
National radio tour conducted by NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes urges Americans to receive key immunizations; reaches patients in the communities where they live and work.
November 11, 2020

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NACDS Engages State Medicaid Directors as Flu Vaccination Awareness Campaign Advances National pharmacy group is highly visible this week at National Association of Medicaid Directors 2020 Virtual Conference; invites Medicaid Directors and staff to interactive booth with flu-communications tools that can help reach vulnerable Americans
National pharmacy group is highly visible this week at National Association of Medicaid Directors 2020 Virtual Conference; invites Medicaid Directors and staff to interactive booth with flu-communications tools that can help reach vulnerable Americans.
November 9, 2020

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In Memoriam: Gene Bailey
NACDS and our industry mourn the loss of highly respected industry executive Gene Bailey. Gene was unique in that he worked not only for NACDS chain and associate members, but he also served as a member of the NACDS staff from 1998-2002.
November 4, 2020

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NACDS Engages with U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Flu Vaccinations’ Importance to Health of Americans, Economy Program geared to representatives of 400 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation Partners, including state, metro and local chambers and business trade associations
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson was interviewed by Carolyn Cawley, president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and senior vice president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as part of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce program titled “No Crystal Ball Needed: Keeping America Safe and Open.” The program was geared to representatives of 400 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation Partners, including state, metro and local chambers and business trade associations.
October 30, 2020

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Meijer Pharmacist Takes Flu-Vaccination Messages to National Stage in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Event
I want to thank and recognize Heather Schultz, a pharmacist at a Meijer Pharmacy in Saginaw, Michigan, for representing the profession, the industry, her company, and NACDS so effectively in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation event. Many thanks as well to NACDS Chair Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer, Inc., and the entire Meijer team for their engagement in this event.
October 23, 2020

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Pharmaceutical Supply and Payment Chain Coalition Announces Guiding Principles for Safe, Efficacious Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
The guiding principles represent the commitment of the private sector to the efficient, well-coordinated distribution, allocation, and mass immunization against COVID-19 as a necessary countermeasure to the current pandemic.
October 22, 2020

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NACDS Welcomes HHS Decision to Enhance Patients’ Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations, Other Vaccinations and COVID-19 Tests with Wise Use of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Interns “The trust and accessibility of pharmacies are essential to public health preparedness and this is another important decision that will help to reach more Americans more efficiently”
“The trust and accessibility of pharmacies are essential to public health preparedness and this is another important decision that will help to reach more Americans more efficiently”.
October 21, 2020

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NACDS Lauds HHS Report Recognizing Pharmacy’s Role in Advancing Hypertension Control Surgeon General’s Call to Action report says community pharmacies are “in a central position to offer hypertension education and link to clinical care teams”
The report outlines three goals: 1) Make hypertension control a priority; 2) Ensure that the places where people live, learn, work and play support hypertension control; and 3) Optimize patient care for hypertension control.
October 8, 2020

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NACDS’ Anderson: Pharmacy Essential to a Nation Confronting Chaotic Times “State of the industry” remarks hail the role of pharmacy to address public health crisis and health disparities; urge pro-patient and pro-pharmacy policies on COVID-19, scope of practice and pharmacy reimbursement
At a virtual industry event, NACDS' president and CEO delivered "state of the industry" remarks hailing the role of pharmacy to address COVID-19 and to confront health disparities, and calling for pro-patient and pro-pharmacy public policy.
October 8, 2020

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NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

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