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Pharmacy Organizations Blast Tenth Circuit Decision Invalidating an Oklahoma Law Regulating PBMs Ruling creates a split in the federal courts that could lead to the Supreme Court
Ruling creates a split in the federal courts that could lead to the Supreme Court.
August 17, 2023

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Winners of 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo Product Showcase Announced
NACDS has announced the winners of the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo Product Showcase.
August 15, 2023

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25th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner Raises Nearly $1.3 Million for Patient Care Initiatives Dinner’s new venue at NACDS Total Store Expo builds visibility and engagement for the NACDS Foundation’s focus on “cultivating innovation in care”
In its special 25th Anniversary year, the always-inspiring NACDS Foundation Dinner made a major move to the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo, expanding its reach and its ability to support public health initiatives.
August 13, 2023

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“Innovation Abounds” with Retailer-Supplier Collaboration at NACDS Total Store Expo, as Leaders Mark NACDS’ 90th Year NACDS Chair Mike Wysong: “The NACDS Total Store Expo continues to reimagine ‘what could be’ and to foster innovation by bringing together the right people, at the right time, in the right setting.”
NACDS leadership welcomed NACDS-member retailers and suppliers to San Diego, CA, for the NACDS Total Store Expo — the third conference in the 2023 calendar of NACDS events celebrating the Association’s 90th Anniversary Year.
August 13, 2023

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Poll Shows Support for Extending Implementation Date for Prescription Drug “Track and Trace” to Prevent Drug-Shortage Risk 72% who support track and trace, and 70% of those who have experienced a medicine or health product shortage, back an extension of the DSCSA’s final implementation date
Seventy-two percent who support track and trace, and 70% of those who have experienced a medicine or health product shortage, back an extension of the DSCSA’s final implementation date.
August 10, 2023

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NACDS Applauds Sen. Crapo’s Bipartisan Approach to Reducing Patients’ Drug Costs and Protecting Their Freedom of Pharmacy Leadership role on a key committee helps to confront “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” by “PBM” middlemen
Sen. Crapo is leading a press conference in Twin Falls, ID, on addressing PBM practices that have grown increasingly complex and opaque in recent years at the expense of patients and taxpayers.
August 8, 2023

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Know Before You Go – 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo
The 2023 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo kicks off August 12 in San Diego, CA.
August 1, 2023

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NACDS Praises Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation Helping to Preserve Medicare Pharmacy Access
NACDS is applauding today the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate (S. 2477 - the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act) that would help maintain the post-pandemic pharmacy access that Americans rely on and expect.
July 27, 2023

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NACDS Lauds Senate Finance Committee for Bipartisan Efforts to Deliver Real and Comprehensive PBM Reform that is Meaningful for Patients and Pharmacies Looks forward to continuing work with leaders in the U.S. Congress to address the “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
NACDS looks forward to continuing work with leaders in the U.S. Congress to address the “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
July 27, 2023

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National Coalition Applauds Introduction of Senate Legislation to Ensure Senior Access to Prompt Pharmacist Care and Services More Than 190 Organizations Support S. 2447 to Provide Payment for Pharmacist Services for COVID-19, Flu, Strep, and RSV Under Medicare Part B
More Than 190 Organizations Support S. 2447 to Provide Payment for Pharmacist Services for COVID-19, Flu, Strep, and RSV Under Medicare Part B.
July 26, 2023

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NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

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