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NACDS Praises Ohio Law Extending Pharmacist Immunization Authority, Expanding Patient Access to Critical Care New law authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer COVID vaccines to individuals seven years of age and older and to order and administer COVID tests; allows pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer all immunizations to individuals 13 years of age and older; updates the law to provide more opportunities for pharmacy technician trainees

2021-05-19T12:25:31-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

New law authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer COVID vaccines to individuals seven years of age and older and to order and administer COVID tests; allows pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer all immunizations to individuals 13 years of age and older; updates the law to provide more opportunities for pharmacy technician trainees.

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Kathleen Jaeger Named Executive Vice President of Health and Wellness, Strategy, and External Relations at Start-Up Company All Sober; and President of the All Sober Foundation

2021-05-19T12:07:17-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: |

Kathleen D. Jaeger has been named today to the position of Executive Vice President of Health and Wellness, Strategy, and External Relations at the start-up company All Sober; and she will also serve as President of the All Sober Foundation, effective June 2, 2021.

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In Case You Missed It: President Biden Notes Unique Accessibility of Pharmacies, Announces That More Than 15,000 Pharmacies Are Ready to Vaccinate Adolescents Ages 12-15 Following CDC’s Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine for Children of That Age Group

2021-05-14T10:34:48-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: , |

During his remarks on Wednesday, May 12, regarding the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program, President Joe Biden underscored the unique convenience and accessibility of community pharmacies nationwide, noting that more than 15,000 pharmacies are prepared to vaccinate adolescents ages 12-15.

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NACDS Lauds Three Georgia Laws Increasing Patient Access to Pharmacist-Provided Healthcare Services New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations

2021-05-13T10:50:48-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations.

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NACDS Urges Standardized Pharmacy Performance Measures, DIR Fee Reform in Statement to Key House Committee As the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee pursues drug-pricing reform, NACDS also pledges to work with Congress for policies that would not further undermine or complicate pharmacy reimbursement in the Part D program nor potentially harm patients’ access to affordable care

2021-05-04T16:25:45-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , , |

As the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee pursues drug-pricing reform, NACDS also pledges to work with Congress for policies that would not further undermine or complicate pharmacy reimbursement in the Part D program nor potentially harm patients’ access to affordable care

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NACDS, WSPA, NCPA File Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Medicaid Rule that May Harm Patient Access to Care in Washington State Pharmacy groups file complaint, urge federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse the approval of a state plan that unlawfully reimburses pharmacies below the actual cost of dispensing prescriptions to Medicaid patients

2021-05-03T17:20:32-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

Pharmacy groups file complaint, urge federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse the approval of a state plan that unlawfully reimburses pharmacies below the actual cost of dispensing prescriptions to Medicaid patients.

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Larry J. Merlo Honored with Chain Pharmacy’s Most Prestigious Recognition: Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award

2024-04-03T12:07:34-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

During the Business Program on the third and final day of the virtual 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting, NACDS recognized NACDS Past Chairman Larry J. Merlo, president and CEO (2011-2021), CVS Health, with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award.

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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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