NACDS continues to urge collaboration across the Biden Administration and the U.S. Congress to help ensure allocation of funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Uninsured Program, Coverage Assistance Fund (CAF) Program, testing programs and other essential COVID-19 care programs for COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and treatment.
Dr. Adalja described the AMA’s position on COVID-19 antivirals as a “surefire path to ensuring that the window for timely treatment only opens a crack, at best.”
On Wednesday, March 2, the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing titled, “Lessons from the Frontline: COVID-19’s Impact on American Health Care.”
NACDS and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security conducted a national radio tour to further promote their joint report, “Striving Toward Health Equity in COVID-19 — The Role of Pharmacies in a National Response."
NACDS’ Sara Roszak on FOX News’ Special Report with Bret Baier discussing COVID antivirals.
Like throughout the pandemic, chain pharmacies remain committed to serving as the trusted face of neighborhood healthcare.
On Monday, Dr. Kavita Patel, former White House policy director and fellow at the Brookings Institution, joined Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss pediatric COVID vaccines.
In September, the NACDS Foundation announced $130,000 in scholarships to be awarded to seven schools and colleges of pharmacy for their educational programs, which aim to advance patient care and public health.
“We thank the Biden Administration for their collaborative approach and partnership throughout the ongoing vaccination effort, and we appreciate the opportunity to provide critical recommendations and comments that come directly from NACDS member pharmacies’ front-line experience in the COVID vaccination campaign."
NACDS today submitted a letter to the Biden Administration conveying recommendations that would help ensure that the eligible public can efficiently and effectively access additional COVID-19 doses at their local pharmacies.
