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NACDS-Funded Research Receives 2021 APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Research & Science Award Research paper recognized by American Pharmacists Association centers on the Optimizing Care Model; says “community pharmacy represents a major health care access point for high-quality, convenient, and cost-effective care”

admin2020-12-15T15:25:09-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Pharmacy_Value|

The NACDS-funded paper — “Exploring the implementation of a novel optimizing care model in the community pharmacy setting” — has received the American Pharmacists Association’s 2021 Wiederholt Prize for Best Published Papers Award for Economic, Social, and Administrative Sciences.

Pharmacy Organizations Welcome FDA Authorization of COVID Vaccine: “We Stand Ready to Serve”

admin2020-12-12T08:34:50-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: FDA, Preparedness, Vaccines|

The leaders of 18 pharmacy organizations issued a statement following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first Emergency use Authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine.

NACDS Among Coalition Members Urging Implementation Without Delay for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances Letter to Congress asks that “CMS promptly undertakes the requisite rulemaking so that the agency is able to establish a January 1, 2022 deadline for EPCS compliance” to help address opioid-abuse issues

admin2020-12-10T12:47:30-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Drug_Abuse|

A letter to Congress asks that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services "promptly undertakes the requisite rulemaking so that the agency is able to establish a January 1, 2022 deadline for EPCS compliance” to help address opioid-abuse issues.

NACDS Welcomes Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Rutledge, Upholding Arkansas’ Move to Regulate PBMs NACDS: Ruling also is extremely significant for the residents of approximately 40 other states that have enacted similar laws

admin2020-12-10T12:37:01-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Legal, PBM, Reimbursement|

NACDS notes that the Supreme Court's ruling also is extremely significant for the residents of approximately 40 other states that have enacted similar laws.

NACDS Officers Showcase Pharmacy’s Focus on Meeting Health and Wellness Needs and on Retailers’ Determination to Delight Consumers Amid COVID-19 Challenges At NACDS LIVE, NACDS members’ dedicated teams and strong retailer-supplier partnerships were hailed as key to living up to the industry’s purpose at a critical time

admin2020-12-10T09:17:50-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Conferences, NACDS, Preparedness, Retail|

At NACDS LIVE, NACDS members’ dedicated teams and strong retailer-supplier partnerships were hailed as key to living up to the industry’s purpose at a critical time.

NACDS, National Forum Kick Off National Influenza Vaccination Week with a Message from Mayors Nationwide Pharmacy group, patient-centered organization release 60-second video featuring mayors from cities and towns across the country, urging Americans that it is not too late to get vaccinated against the flu

admin2020-12-08T09:00:45-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Flu2020, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Pharmacy group, patient-centered organization release 60-second video featuring mayors from cities and towns across the country, urging Americans that it is not too late to get vaccinated against the flu.

NACDS Statement on President-elect Biden’s Selections for HHS Secretary and CDC Director

admin2020-12-07T16:37:47-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CDC, HHS, Preparedness|

“NACDS warmly and enthusiastically congratulates the Honorable Xavier Becerra on his selection as Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Rochelle Walensky on her selection as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

NACDS Says HHS’ Alignment of Training Requirements Will Enhance Patients’ Access to Vaccinations in Pharmacies Federal, state inconsistencies had created barriers to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations and to existing vaccinations by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns

admin2020-12-04T12:48:03-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: HHS, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Federal, state inconsistencies had created barriers to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations and to existing vaccinations by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.

NACDS Emphasizes Trust, Accessibility, and Community Presence of Pharmacies and Pharmacists in Joining “COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project” Pharmacy group becomes one of nearly 60 organizations to join new effort focused on ensuring equitable access to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations, providing clear and trustworthy messaging on COVID-19 vaccination process

admin2020-12-02T15:51:46-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Pharmacy group becomes one of nearly 60 organizations to join new effort focused on ensuring equitable access to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations, providing clear and trustworthy messaging on COVID-19 vaccination process.

NACDS Retail Advisory Board Meeting Features COVID-19 Vaccine Update from GSK, and Showcases Retailer-Supplier Collaboration during Pandemic NACDS Chair Rick Keyes of Meijer: “We are so appreciative of the partners who have stepped up to help us help our customers”

admin2020-12-02T13:02:42-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Retail|

NACDS Chair Rick Keyes of Meijer: “We are so appreciative of the partners who have stepped up to help us help our customers”

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