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House Sends NACDS-Backed “Gag Clause” Prohibition to President Legislation prevents restrictions on pharmacists’ ability to tell patients when they can save money on prescriptions by paying cash instead of using insurance;NACDS positions DIR fee reform as another crucial issue for lowering out-of-pocket drug costs

admin2018-09-25T17:03:37-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Medicare, PBM|

The legislation will prevent restrictions on pharmacists’ ability to tell patients when they can save money on prescriptions by paying cash instead of using insurance. Meanwhile, NACDS positions DIR fee reform as another crucial issue for lowering out-of-pocket drug costs.

NACDS Praises Senate Passage of Bill to Prohibit “Gag Clauses” Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S. 2554) is part of the effort to empower pharmacists to help patients lower out-of-pocket drug costs

admin2018-09-18T14:59:16-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Medicare, PBM|

The Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S. 2554) is part of the effort to empower pharmacists to help patients lower out-of-pocket drug costs.

NACDS Applauds California E-prescribing Law to Help Prevent Opioid Abuse Seventy-three percent of California voters support e-prescribing requirement as fraud-and-abuse-prevention strategy

admin2018-09-18T12:57:19-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Drug_Abuse, States|

“NACDS recognizes the leadership of Assemblymember Jim Wood, the author of this vital legislation, and the leadership of the California State Board of Pharmacy in sponsoring the bill. We also appreciate the tremendous work of the California Retailers Association in advocating for this important opioid-abuse-prevention strategy,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE.

Senate Passes NACDS-backed E-prescribing Measure to Help Prevent Opioid Abuse

admin2018-09-17T19:11:03-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Drug_Abuse|

The House and Senate now must arrive at final version of broader opioid-abuse-prevention legislation. Meanwhile, state legislatures and executive branches are taking action to advance electronic prescribing as well.

Hurricane Florence: NACDS Members Engage; Healthcare Ready Activates

admin2018-09-14T10:07:30-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Preparedness|

NACDS members and partner organization Healthcare Ready are engaging to address health and wellness needs amid the landfall of Hurricane Florence. Be sure to adhere to the instructions of local authorities throughout the duration of the storm and in the recovery period.

NACDS, NCPA Partner on TRICARE Letter to DoD

admin2018-09-13T16:21:26-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: TRICARE|

NACDS and NCPA sent a letter to the Department of Defense (DoD) stating the groups would work with DoD and other stakeholders to improve TRICARE patient access and health outcomes.

Legislation on Gag Clauses Passes in Senate, Advances in the House

admin2018-09-13T16:09:31-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Medicare|

The bills would make it easier for Medicare patients to save money on prescription drugs.

NACDS Joins “Americans for Free Trade” Coalition NACDS continues to help spotlight emerging trade war’s perils for American consumers, employees, businesses and economic vitality

admin2018-09-12T11:07:54-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Retail|

AFT also will collaborate with Farmers for Free Trade, and these groups are waging coordinated campaigns to tell this story from the grassroots level – beginning with a series of events and communications that carry the theme “Tariffs Hurt the Heartland.”

Pharmacy Groups Praise CMS’ Rejection of Below-Cost Medicaid Dispensing Fees in Washington State CMS’ decision is vital for pharmacy patient care in Washington State and across the nation

admin2018-09-11T18:43:03-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CMS, Medicaid, Reimbursement, States|

NACDS, WSPA, and NCPA applaud action by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject Washington State’s below-cost and lowest-in-the-nation Medicaid pharmacy dispensing fees.

Opioid Package on Senate Schedule

admin2018-09-10T11:56:50-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Drug_Abuse, Drug_Safety|

The Senate agreed to vote this week on a legislative package—the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018—to combat the opioid abuse crisis, which includes an NACDS-backed e-prescribing bill.

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