Press Release

NACDS Foundation Partners to Help Address Opioid Abuse Crisis Collaborative care project aims to improve public health through substance abuse screening and referral of at-risk patients

admin2018-10-26T09:04:04-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

Project Lifeline, led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU), seeks to improve public health through substance abuse screening and referral of at-risk patients in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The newly-formed collaborative care model includes Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships (BDAP) and several community pharmacies within the county.

NACDS Applauds Pennsylvania E-prescribing Law to Help Prevent Opioid Abuse Seventy-six percent of Pennsylvania voters support e-prescribing requirement as fraud-and-abuse-prevention strategy

admin2018-10-25T12:30:13-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Drug_Abuse|

The new law requires that all controlled substance prescriptions be electronically prescribed, with certain exceptions. Thirteen states now have enacted an NACDS-backed mandate. The signing of Pennsylvania's law occurred on the same day that a new federal law was signed by President Trump.

NACDS at White House to Mark “Historic Action” on Opioid Abuse Epidemic as President Signs Bill with NACDS Recommendations Legislation includes pharmacists’ insights from front lines of care; NACDS to remain focused on serving as part of the solution

admin2018-10-24T15:23:05-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Drug_Abuse|

The event - titled “A Year of Historic Action to Combat the Opioid Crisis” - included President Trump's signing of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6).

At the White House’s Invitation, NACDS Participates in Bill Signing Ceremony for “Gag Clause” Prohibition NACDS applauds Trump Administration’s focus on reducing patients’ out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, and Congressional sponsors’ effectiveness in advancing legislation

admin2018-10-10T14:10:29-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Medications, Pharmacy_Value|

NACDS applauded the Trump Administration’s focus on reducing patients’ out-of-pocket drug costs, and Congressional sponsors’ effectiveness in advancing the "gag clause" ban. NACDS noted that pharmacy is a long-standing and trusted partner in helping patients achieve prescription-drug affordability – which is essential for health and wellness.

20th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner to Feature Acclaimed Entertainer Colin Jost Saturday Night Live star to further energize evening dedicated to improving patient outcomes and public health

admin2018-10-05T14:32:32-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: NACDS_Foundation|

Attendees at the 20th NACDS Foundation Dinner will have an opportunity to mark the Foundation’s progress, to celebrate collaboration, and to experience the award-winning and nationally recognized brilliance of entertainer Colin Jost. The event will be held November 28, 2018, in New York City.

U.S. Senate Passes NACDS Policy Recommendations in Opioid Bill Legislation headed to President’s desk bears pharmacists’ insights from front lines of care, reflects pharmacy’s commitment as part of the solution to abuse

admin2018-10-03T15:56:50-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Drug_Abuse|

Legislation headed to President’s desk bears pharmacists’ insights from front lines of care, reflects pharmacy’s commitment as part of the solution to abuse.

NACDS, American Public Health Association, CDC Foundation to Present Session on Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health Focus areas include expansion of diabetes and hypertension treatment, preventive health services including immunizations, and more

admin2018-10-03T09:40:12-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CDC, Conferences, Pharmacy_Value, Vaccinations|

The forum will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in advance of the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo. The session will build on topics explored in an article recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

U.S. House of Representatives Passes NACDS Policy Recommendations in Opioid Bill NACDS lauds Congress’ decisions on e-prescribing, initial fills, drug disposal, PDMPs – and enhanced MTM eligibility

admin2018-09-28T13:17:37-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Drug_Abuse|

NACDS is lauding Congress’ decisions on e-prescribing, initial fills, drug disposal, PDMPs – and enhanced MTM eligibility.

House Sends NACDS-Backed “Gag Clause” Prohibition to President Legislation prevents restrictions on pharmacists’ ability to tell patients when they can save money on prescriptions by paying cash instead of using insurance;NACDS positions DIR fee reform as another crucial issue for lowering out-of-pocket drug costs

admin2018-09-25T17:03:37-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Medicare, PBM|

The legislation will prevent restrictions on pharmacists’ ability to tell patients when they can save money on prescriptions by paying cash instead of using insurance. Meanwhile, NACDS positions DIR fee reform as another crucial issue for lowering out-of-pocket drug costs.