Press Release

NACDS and 93 Other Patient, Public Health, and Pharmacy Groups Urge Continued Access to Pandemic-Related Services at Pharmacies Letter to Biden Administration requests that PREP Act authorities remain in place through Oct. 1, 2024

admin2022-06-07T16:42:10-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

On Tuesday, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and 93 other patient, public health, and state and national pharmacy groups signed a letter to the Biden Administration urging “formal clarification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on potential expiration of pharmacy personnel flexibilities granted during the pandemic.”

With DIR Fee Transparency Rule Finalized, NACDS Urges Continued Push for Comprehensive Reform

admin2022-05-02T14:57:59-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CMS, Congress, DIR, Medicare, Reimbursement|

NACDS insists that comprehensive DIR fee reform now depends on further legislative and regulatory action to improve predictability, fairness, and viability for pharmacies.

NACDS, More Than 65 Patient, Provider and Public Health Groups Sign Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging Funding to Sustain Vulnerable Americans’ Access to COVID-Related Care

admin2022-04-27T17:10:02-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Importantly, the potential COVID-19 funding agreement that had been discussed prior to the two-week Congressional recess did not include funding for programs for the uninsured.

NACDS Foundation Welcomes Seven First-Time Members to Board of Directors The NACDS Foundation aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in America by sustainably supporting groundbreaking research, education and scholarship programs that enhance health outcomes, equity and public health

admin2022-04-26T16:15:16-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

The NACDS Foundation aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in America by sustainably supporting groundbreaking research, education and scholarship programs that enhance health outcomes, equity and public health.

In First Remarks, Newly Elected NACDS Chair Brian Nightengale Emphasizes New and Transformative Era for Pharmacy Nightengale: “The resiliency and perseverance that suppliers and retail pharmacies demonstrated has clearly highlighted the important part we play in the healthcare ecosystem.  I believe that we have earned the opportunity to secure and expand retail pharmacy’s role, and time is of the essence.”

admin2022-04-26T14:28:48-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Annual_Meeting, Conferences, NACDS, Pharmacy_Value, Retail|

Nightengale: “The resiliency and perseverance that suppliers and retail pharmacies demonstrated has clearly highlighted the important part we play in the healthcare ecosystem.  I believe that we have earned the opportunity to secure and expand retail pharmacy’s role, and time is of the essence.”

NACDS Foundation Presents More Than $220,000 in Scholarships to Improve Patient Care The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations

admin2022-04-26T13:56:31-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations.

NACDS Announces 2022-2023 Officers, Welcomes New Members to Board and Executive Committee Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s Brian Nightengale Elected Chair of the Board

admin2022-04-25T10:59:45-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Annual_Meeting, Conferences, NACDS|

Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s Brian Nightengale Elected Chair of the Board.

In-Person NACDS Annual Reaffirms Industry as “Face of Neighborhood Healthcare” — In Times of Emergency and Beyond NACDS Leadership welcomes back NACDS-member retailers and suppliers to signature NACDS event; tells story of pharmacies’ ongoing and vital role in serving the American public

admin2022-04-24T17:21:40-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Annual_Meeting, Conferences, NACDS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

NACDS Leadership welcomes back NACDS-member retailers and suppliers to signature NACDS event; tells story of pharmacies’ ongoing and vital role in serving the American public.

NACDS Expresses Support for “Vaccines Federal Implementation Plan,” Offers Recommendations to Further Foster Equity and Support Patients’ Access to Vaccinations Plan reflects NACDS’ comments from 2019 as well as lessons and recommendations from the COVID-19 pandemic

admin2022-03-31T10:34:45-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CDC, HHS, Pharmacy Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Plan reflects NACDS’ comments from 2019 as well as lessons and recommendations from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NACDS Statement on House Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Americans’ Access to Equitable, Convenient Pharmacy-Based Care

admin2022-03-25T09:32:52-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement today related to the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would help ensure the continuity of accessible pharmacy-based care:

National Association of Chain Drug StoresPharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.