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NACDS Praises Continued Focus and Diligence on PBM Reform as Senate Commerce Committee Advances Bill
NACDS President and Chief Executive Officer Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement today upon passage of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (S. 127) by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee:
March 22, 2023

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NACDS Urges PBM Reform, Medicare Pharmacy Services, and PREP Act Extension as Senate Committee Explores Healthcare Workforce Topics Announces updated national, state, and Congressional District polling relevant to priority issues
Announces updated national, state, and Congressional District polling relevant to priority issues.
March 21, 2023

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NACDS Backs Rep. Carter’s Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act Says bill is part of bipartisan and comprehensive approach that is emerging to stop “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” and to put patients over PBM profits
The Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act will protect patients, pharmacies, and others from middlemen tactics that drive up prescription drug prices.
March 17, 2023

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NACDS Foundation Research Project Published in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Preventing Chronic Disease Journal
A recently published NACDS Foundation research project underscores the power of public health and community-based, pharmacy partnerships when it comes to tackling critical health priorities and improving patient health outcomes.
March 14, 2023

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NACDS Health and Wellness Forum Builds on Commitments from White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health March 1 Forum in Washington, D.C. advances collaborative role of pharmacy; continues momentum of “NACDS 2023” focus on adding value to members’ innovation of health and wellness in the pharmacy and beyond
March 1 Forum in Washington, D.C. advances collaborative role of pharmacy; continues momentum of “NACDS 2023” focus on adding value to members’ innovation of health and wellness in the pharmacy and beyond.
March 7, 2023

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NACDS Statement in Response to Introduction of PBM Reform Legislation in Florida
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson released the following statement today following the introduction of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform legislation (HB 1509/SB 1550) in the Florida legislature:
March 6, 2023

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NACDS D.C. Fly-In Event Centers on Future of Patient Access Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform; comprehensive direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform; and sustaining patient access to vaccinations, testing, and treatment among key topics at the February 28-March 1 program
Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform; comprehensive direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform; and sustaining patient access to vaccinations, testing, and treatment among key topics at the February 28-March 1 program.
March 3, 2023

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NACDS Praises New Congressional Investigation of PBMs U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee expands bipartisan Congressional push to stop pharmaceutical benefit manipulation by middlemen
U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee expands bipartisan Congressional push to stop pharmaceutical benefit manipulation by middlemen.
March 2, 2023

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Amplifies J&J Pharmacist Campaign Latest video commemorates American Heart Month
Latest video commemorates American Heart Month.
February 23, 2023

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Takes “NACDS 2023” Commitments to Capitol Hill, Arlington Community
NACDS continues to advance “NACDS 2023” – a member-driven initiative that is innovating the Association’s approach to serving retailer and supplier members as they bring a “total store, total person” vision to health and wellness – in the pharmacy and beyond.
February 23, 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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