October Is American Pharmacists Month
Monday marked the first day of October and the start of American Pharmacists Month, a celebration in support of pharmacists around the country.
NACDS Board of Directors Members Meet with Congress, Administration Topics include DIR fee reform, broader reimbursement issues, pharmacist provider status legislation, opioid-abuse prevention and more
This week, NACDS Board members met with key legislators and Administration officials on DIR fee reform, broader reimbursement issues, pharmacist provider status legislation, opioid-abuse prevention and other pivotal issues.
Hurricane Florence: NACDS Members Engage; Healthcare Ready Activates
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
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
The bills would make it easier for Medicare patients to save money on prescription drugs.
Opioid Package on Senate Schedule
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.
NACDS Joins Coalition in Describing Trade War’s Threats
NACDS joined stakeholders in a letter to the U. S. Trade Representative expressing concerns about proposed tariffs on $200 billion of imports from China.
Congress, Meet Your Local Pharmacy
House Energy & Commerce Committee Vice Chairman Joe Barton (R-TX) toured an Albertson’s pharmacy in Arlington, Tex., as part of the NACDS RxIMPACT advocacy program.
Remarks of NACDS Chairman Mark Panzer of Albertsons, 2018 NACDS Total Store Expo Delivered August 26, 2018
Today, the goal remains the same - to serve the customer and the patient. The fact is that there are barriers. And we need to continue to aggressively address them. And there also are many opportunities for us to do more for patients. We need to continue to focus on those opportunities.
Remarks of NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, 2018 NACDS Total Store Expo Delivered August 26, 2018
"Not only did you come to the right event, but NACDS is absolutely committed to assuring you are part of the right organization: the organization that is committed to your success in these transformative times, and the organization that is committed to the constant change that is needed to achieve that mission."
