Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, leaving widespread damage in its wake. NACDS member companies have been affected by the storm and—in collaboration with public health partners and emergency preparedness authorities— are working to meet the ongoing needs of people affected by the hurricane.
NACDS remains engaged in response to disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico. NACDS continues to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure patient access to medications during an emergency.
NACDS and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) urged House and Senate conferees this week to support a one-year extension to implement the TRICARE Prescription Drug Acquisition Cost Parity Pilot Program, which would reduce healthcare costs and improve patient access.
Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) participated in a pharmacy tour hosted by Jewel-Osco as part of the NACDS RxIMPACT program. Hultgren discussed strategies to increase awareness about proper storage and disposal of opioid drugs with the pharmacy team.
NACDS attended the annual Influenza Vaccination Kick-Off news conference sponsored by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today, along with HHS Secretary Tom Price who got a flu shot at the event.
Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA) found out firsthand how resilient and accessible pharmacies are when he toured a Fred's Pharmacy in Social Circle, Ga., last week in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
NACDS RxIMPACT is making the most of a record-breaking number of congressional in-district activities. Now that the August congressional recess is over, here is an overview of 2017 in-district activities.
NACDS chain and associate member companies have mobilized—in collaboration with public health partners and emergency preparedness authorities—to meet the ongoing needs of people affected by Hurricane Irma.
Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, made landfall in southern Florida and has caused widespread damage. Here are resources for pharmacists in the affected states.
"First in our hearts and minds are those who have seen their lives turned on end by Hurricane Harvey, and those who are working right now to assist them."
