Arkansas and Massachusetts are the latest states to hold PBMs accountable, help preserve patient access to the medications right for them.
In 2024 alone, 24 states enacted 33 bills, leading to adoption of 74 policy changes that align with NACDS’ PBM reform and reimbursement priorities; more than 131 new state PBM reform laws were enacted from 2021-2023.
Prestigious mentorship program provides pharmacy professors the opportunity to conduct research.
NACDS: “As the continuing resolution is finalized, Americans and their pharmacies are watching and waiting for real PBM reform now to lower drug costs and to protect pharmacy access”.
NACDS urges action this year to address "America's complicated - and costly - system for paying for medicines" as described in the article.
Social media campaign recognizes diabetes prevention and management efforts in local communities - complementing NACDS’ “Nourish My Health” Initiative.
Congress cannot leave these reforms undone and further delayed.
"This article is yet another important demonstration of the need for Congress to enact the bipartisan PBM reforms on which the hard work already has been done."
More than two-thirds of registered voters agree that their member of Congress “should do whatever it takes” to ensure Congress enacts PBM reform legislation in 2024.
The immersive event centered on topics including artificial intelligence, organized retail crime, reimbursement reform, real estate trends, retail media networks, innovation in retail and the state of wellness in the United States.
NACDS also praises Congressional engagement to prevent disruptions of patients’ access to prescription drugs through no fault of dispensers.
