Lindholz: “This past year taught us what is possible when we move at a pace that matters in a unified direction for a cause much greater than ourselves.”
NACDS chain and associate members’ teams recognized for their heroic dedication to serving communities in times of crisis; working together as an industry to save lives and heal the nation.
Keyes: “We’ve shown what pharmacy can do when we work together … We will continue to serve, treat and heal the people of our country through this pandemic, and into the future.”
Lisa Paley, General Manager, U.S. and Puerto Rico GSK Consumer Healthcare; Michael Sneed, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs & Chief Communication Officer, Johnson & Johnson; Larry J. Merlo, President and CEO (2011-2021), CVS Health also among 2021 Annual Meeting speakers.
Letter to Administration salutes President Biden’s leadership, urges vaccine allocation to pharmacies sufficient for “allowing individuals to stay in their local neighborhoods when scheduling a vaccination appointment.”
Lauds nominations of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS Administrator and Andrea Joan Palm as deputy secretary of HHS.
New laws permit Arkansas pharmacists the ability to test and treat health conditions; prescribe and administer vaccinations to individuals three and up; initiate therapy and dispense oral contraceptives.
New collaboration builds on prior flu-focused initiative; features mayors from cities and towns across the country, urging COVID-19 vaccines when eligible and available.
NACDS releases COVID-vaccination video ad on the heels of President Biden’s announcement more than doubling the number of pharmacies in the federal program to include nearly 40,000 stores.
Virtual event to feature noted experts, NACDS leadership; will offer key opportunities for essential top-to-top meetings between companies, foster discussion and insight into strategic planning among business partners.
