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NACDS’ Anderson Selected to Chair the American Society of Association Executives Top priorities will be promotion of the “Power of Associations” to improve society and effect positive change
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, has been selected to Chair the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Board of Directors.
September 29, 2021

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Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program Awards $130,000 to Educational Programs that Advance Patient Care, Public Health The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations
The NACDS Foundation promotes diversity and innovation in pharmacy education in under-represented populations.
September 20, 2021

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NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson on Pharmacies as Sustainable Vaccination Solutions
During the virtual National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo (TSE) Business Program on Monday, August 23, NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson emphasized the vital role that pharmacies and pharmacy teams continue to play in the nation’s ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
August 30, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Issues Recommendations on COVID Vaccine Boosters
“We thank the Biden Administration for their collaborative approach and partnership throughout the ongoing vaccination effort, and we appreciate the opportunity to provide critical recommendations and comments that come directly from NACDS member pharmacies’ front-line experience in the COVID vaccination campaign."
August 26, 2021

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NACDS Leadership Illustrates Future of Retail Health, Emphasizes Critical Role of Unified Industry in Meeting Patient Care Needs at Virtual 2021 Total Store Expo Lindholz emphasizes interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to retail health and wellness; Anderson describes NACDS’ constant commitment to thinking differently for results on policy and industry issues
Event focuses on compelling content and innovative features like the new NACDS Market Exchange – while eagerly anticipating in-person conferences in 2022.
August 23, 2021

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It’s National Immunization Awareness Month. Talk to Your Local Pharmacist About Getting Vaccinated Today.
As the nation continues to combat the COVID-19 virus and emerging variants, it remains more important than ever for Americans to stay current with vaccinations and other critical health and wellness needs.
August 20, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Makes Operational Recommendations to Federal Government for Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
NACDS today submitted a letter to the Biden Administration conveying recommendations that would help ensure that the eligible public can efficiently and effectively access additional COVID-19 doses at their local pharmacies.
August 12, 2021

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In Health and Wellness: Five Things That Can’t Return to “Normal”
Over the past 18 months, pharmacy has gone from one of the nation’s great hopes to one of the nation’s true heroes in the response to COVID-19.
August 12, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Joins American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and 20 Other Patient-Centered Groups in Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccines in Pregnancy
NACDS joined the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and 20 other patient-centered organizations and national health groups in urging pregnant individuals — along with recently pregnant, planning to become pregnant, lactating and other eligible individuals — to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
August 10, 2021

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FDA Approval of Interchangeable Biosimilar Means Patients Will Have Greater Access to Affordable Medications Provided by Local Pharmacists, Pharmacies
In an historic move last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) as the first interchangeable biosimilar product.
August 5, 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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