60 Plus – the American Association of Senior Citizens – Urges U.S. Congress: Deliver PBM Reform for All Patients and for All Pharmacies
“Seniors are watching closely to ensure that PBM reform includes patients on Medicare – and Medicaid”
NACDS Presses for PBM Reform in U.S. Congress and in New York State – With National Implications
NACDS’ all-levels and all-branches of government approach to PBM reform prioritizes the enactment, implementation, enforcement, and oversight of reforms.
Doctors, Media, Employers Fuel PBM Reform Push
Evidence of “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” is piling up, as the push continues for comprehensive PBM reform at all levels and branches of government.
Chain Drug Review Keys on Industry’s Future Focus; Underscores Unrivaled Business and Networking Opportunities Offered at NACDS Conferences, Events
Two articles in the September 4 Chain Drug Review capture well the future-focused messaging and the unmatched business opportunities at the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo. The event was held August 12-14 in San Diego, CA.
Innovative Health & Wellness on Display at NACDS TSE
The NACDS Total Store Expo shined in sunny San Diego, CA, with a “total store, total person” approach to health and wellness.
In Case You Missed It: FTC to PBMs: That Was Then; This is Now
The FTC on Thursday voted, 3-0, “to issue a statement cautioning against reliance on prior advocacy statements and studies related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) that no longer reflect current market realities.”
In Case You Missed It: NACDS Participates in White House Roundtable on Inflation Reduction Act
Through the engagement of the membership, NACDS brought its pro-patient and pro-pharmacy perspective to the IRA during its Congressional consideration and continues to shape the IRA during its implementation.
Pharmacy and Pharmacist Groups Urge FDA to Adopt Phased Approach to Implementation of Enhanced Drug Distribution Security Requirements of Drug Supply Chain Security Act in Order to Prevent Interruptions to Patient Care “Specifically, we request FDA use its authority under the law for dispensers to comply with the EDDS requirements no earlier than February 27, 2026.”
“Specifically, we request FDA use its authority under the law for dispensers to comply with the EDDS requirements no earlier than February 27, 2026.”
In Case You Missed It: Federal Trade Commission Will Vote on Clarifying That Prior Statements and Studies on PBMs “No Longer Reflect Current Market Realities” FTC: “The statement is a response to PBMs' continued reliance on older FTC advocacy materials”
FTC: “The statement is a response to PBMs' continued reliance on older FTC advocacy materials”
Momentum Builds in Advancement and Coverage of PBM Reform From industry trade press, to publications serving the broader business community, to media outlets relied on by government decision-makers, important story lines about pharmacy benefit manager reform continue to generate headlines and attention across the nation.
From industry trade press, to publications serving the broader business community, to media outlets relied on by government decision-makers, important story lines about pharmacy benefit manager reform continue to generate headlines and attention across the nation.
