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In Case You Missed It: Media Amplify NACDS’ Call for PREP Act Clarity
CNBC quoted NACDS on its call for the Biden Administration to maintain patients’ access to pharmacies in the effort to keep COVID-19 and flu at bay.
October 21, 2022

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NACDS-Backed Federal Action Expanding Patient Access to OTC Hearing Aids Now in Effect
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)-backed move — which will greatly enhance patients’ access to hearing aids — comes out of a final rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in mid-August.
October 20, 2022

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Pharmacy Groups Unite to Defend Oklahoma PBM Law
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association (OPA) and American Pharmacies (APRx) issued the following joint press release today.
October 18, 2022

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Dr. Brett Giroir to Receive 2022 Excellence in Patient Care Award at NACDS Foundation Dinner Former Assistant Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force demonstrated tremendous leadership on front lines of COVID-19 response
Former Assistant Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services and member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force demonstrated tremendous leadership on front lines of COVID-19 response
October 17, 2022

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NACDS Members Respond to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian struck Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane on September 28, leaving widespread damage in its wake. NACDS member companies have been affected by the storm and—in collaboration with public health partners and emergency preparedness authorities— are working to meet the ongoing needs of people affected by the hurricane.
October 5, 2022

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NACDS Total Store Expo Donates Thousands of Products Through the MCCA’s Conventions C.A.R.E. Program to Assist Boston Non-Profit Organizations
Exhibitors at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo, held August 27-29 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), donated thousands of consumer goods to be dispersed to local non-profit organizations.
October 4, 2022

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Case for Collaboration: “We’re in All the Communities Out There and So Are You”
NACDS 2023 is the Association’s commitment to sustain a pro-pharmacy, pro-patient focus while also advancing broad health and wellness solutions throughout the store, through multidisciplinary care, and through community partnerships.
October 3, 2022

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NACDS Urges Action to Help Curb Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Comments to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services call for enforcement of electronic prescribing of controlled substances requirements no later than January 1, 2023
Comments to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services call for enforcement of electronic prescribing of controlled substances requirements no later than January 1, 2023.
September 29, 2022

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NACDS Brings “Face of Neighborhood Healthcare” to White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health NACDS engages in White House Conference with commitments and recommendations, hosts “satellite event” to extend reach of event
NACDS engages in White House Conference with commitments and recommendations, hosts “satellite event” to extend reach of event.
September 28, 2022

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NACDS’ Open Letter to President Urges Action on Recommendations Vital for Public Health
As COVID-19 preparedness enters a new phase, NACDS urges continuity of policies enabling pharmacies to provide key services patients expect and need.
September 26, 2022

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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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