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In Case You Missed It: NACDS’, Industry’s Commitment to Serving American Public Generating Awareness in National Trade Association Community
NACDS’ engagement on national issues of critical importance to the industry and the patients it serves continues to generate awareness among the broader national trade association community.
June 30, 2022

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NACDS: Criminal networks continue to threaten store teams and consumer safety. Here’s how Congress can help — now.
On Wednesday, Drug Store News published an opinion piece by NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson.
June 29, 2022

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In a Critical Victory for Patient Access, CMS Rejects Washington State’s Unreasonably Low Medicaid Reimbursement The decision offers hope for the ability of pharmacies to continue to meet patients’ needs in Washington State and across the nation
The decision offers hope for the ability of pharmacies to continue to meet patients’ needs in Washington State and across the nation.
June 27, 2022

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NACDS Releases Digital Content Illustrating Pharmacy’s Proven Value, Now and in the Future NACDS’ sustained “Pharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.” campaign tells the story of pharmacies’ effectiveness in serving the American public — in times of emergency and every day
NACDS’ sustained “Pharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.” campaign tells the story of pharmacies’ effectiveness in serving the American public — in times of emergency and every day.
June 27, 2022

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NACDS Offers Key Planning Recommendations for the Commercial Transition of COVID-19 Vaccinations to Help Foster Seamless, Ongoing Access for the American Public Letter to Biden Administration also urges the importance of advanced planning to support seamless public access to commercial COVID-19 testing and therapeutics
On Thursday, NACDS submitted a letter to the Biden Administration detailing five key recommendations to support a seamless transition of COVID-19 vaccinations from government-purchased product to commercially available supply — while maintaining patients’ critical access to care.
June 24, 2022

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National Political Correspondent Jonathan Swan Set to Speak at NACDS-PAC Event at NACDS Total Store Expo
NACDS today announced that Jonathan Swan, national political reporter for Axios, will speak at the NACDS Political Involvement Reception during the 2022 NACDS Total Store Expo, which will be held August 27-29 in Boston, MA.
June 23, 2022

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Registration is Open for the 2023 NACDS Regional Chain Conference Justin Heiser, chief operating officer for Thrifty White Pharmacy, will serve as the 2023 Regional Chain Conference chair
Registration is now open for the 2023 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Regional Chain Conference — “Focus on the Future” — to be held January 29-31 in Orlando, FL, during NACDS’ 90th Anniversary year.
June 16, 2022

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Senate Committee Moves FDA User Fee Bill with Five NACDS-Backed Provisions
Diverse NACDS-backed provisions would enhance patients’ access to OTC hearing aids and to biosimilar and generic medications, and would maintain flexibility in drug disposal options.
June 15, 2022

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NACDS: Show Your Commitment to Pharmacy and the Patients They Serve; Get Out the Vote
Chain Drug Review published NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson's opinion piece on the NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots program and the vital role of the pharmacy voter in the election process. 
June 13, 2022

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MEMO: Meeting with FDA Commissioner Califf on Retailer Experience with Ongoing Infant Formula Supply Shortage.
Late last week, NACDS participated in a listening session with FDA Commissioner Califf and a handful of stakeholder groups to discuss on the ground insights regard the infant supply formula shortage.
June 9, 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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