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NACDS Advises Consumers on Over-the-Counter COVID Tests at Retail Pharmacies Save your receipt and talk with your employer and health plan about reimbursement; know that supplies remain limited
Save your receipt and talk with your employer and health plan about reimbursement; know that supplies remain limited.
January 14, 2022

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NACDS Honored with Chain Drug Review’s “Retailer of the Year” Award The recognition is a powerful tribute to the diverse membership that comprises NACDS and their commitment to serving the American people
The recognition is a powerful tribute to the diverse membership that comprises NACDS and their commitment to serving the American people.
January 13, 2022

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NACDS Emphasizes Members’ Contributions to Fight Against the COVID Pandemic and Vision for a Future of Service in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report Pharmacies have proven themselves again throughout the pandemic as the face of neighborhood healthcare with “lights on, doors open” every step of the way
Pharmacies have proven themselves again throughout the pandemic as the face of neighborhood healthcare with “lights on, doors open” every step of the way.
January 12, 2022

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NACDS Welcomes Biden Administration’s Action to Confront Dire “DIR Fees” That Inflate Seniors’ Drug Costs and Jeopardize Pharmacies’ Viability NACDS to prepare recommendations to maximize this historic opportunity to reduce seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs and to help preserve critical, convenient and equitable pharmacy access
NACDS to prepare recommendations to maximize this historic opportunity to reduce seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs and to help preserve critical, convenient and equitable pharmacy access.
January 7, 2022

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NACDS Applauds Passage of Opioid Prescription Verification Act by U.S. House of Representatives Legislation would help reduce drug abuse and misuse by continuing to advance electronic prescribing
Legislation would help reduce drug abuse and misuse by continuing to advance electronic prescribing.
December 9, 2021

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New NACDS Report Tells Story of Pharmacies’ Continued and Pivotal Role in Serving Patients During Health Emergencies and Every Day The third in a series of reports shows how valuable experiences and lessons learned during the COVID pandemic response can help inform policy decisions and future pandemic planning and preparedness
The third in a series of reports shows how valuable experiences and lessons learned during the COVID pandemic response can help inform policy decisions and future pandemic planning and preparedness.
December 1, 2021

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NACDS Praises Provision in New North Carolina Budget That Helps Maintain Patient Access to Pharmacist-Provided Preventive Care Services
NACDS is applauding a provision in North Carolina’s budget - Senate Bill (SB) 105 - that critically strengthens pharmacies’ ability to meet the health and wellness needs of patients in every corner of the state and to maintain the viability of their businesses.
November 23, 2021

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NACDS Consumer Tip: COVID Vaccines Save Lives, Vaccination Appointments Can Save Time
NACDS has a message that can make your COVID-19 pharmacy vaccination experience simple and smooth: check pharmacy policies – especially about appointments.
November 22, 2021

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NACDS Thanks House Committee for Advancing INFORM Consumers Act Legislation would help protect consumers, retailers from organized retail crime
NACDS is hailing an important milestone for the INFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502) – passage by the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee.
November 18, 2021

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NACDS Applauds Eighth Circuit Decision Upholding North Dakota Law Regulating PBMs Court reinforces and strengthens landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in pivotal Rutledge case
NACDS is hailing a decision by the Eighth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals yesterday which upholds a North Dakota law prioritizing the health and safety of patients by promoting the economic viability of local pharmacies.
November 18, 2021

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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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