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Mayors Unite with NACDS, National Forum and Forum for Community Leaders to Enhance COVID Vaccine Confidence and Uptake During National Month of Action To reach the nation’s goal of administering at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 70% of U.S. adults by the Fourth of July, Republican, Democratic and Independent mayors are urging members of their communities who have not yet been vaccinated to join with them in receiving their COVID-19 vaccine 
To reach the nation’s goal of administering at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 70% of U.S. adults by the Fourth of July, Republican, Democratic and Independent mayors are urging members of their communities who have not yet been vaccinated to join with them in receiving their COVID-19 vaccine.
June 23, 2021

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NACDS Praises Texas Law Helping Ensure Patient Choice, Access to Quality and Convenient Pharmacy-Based Care New law prioritizes patient health and patient access, protecting Texans’ ability to receive pharmacy services from their chosen pharmacy provider
New law prioritizes patient health and patient access, protecting Texans’ ability to receive pharmacy services from their chosen pharmacy provider.
June 21, 2021

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Stakeholders Make Push for Pharmacy DIR Reform 249 organizations sign letter urging Congress to reduce senior drug costs by addressing backdoor pharmacy price concessions
249 organizations sign letter urging Congress to reduce senior drug costs by addressing backdoor pharmacy price concessions.
June 17, 2021

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NACDS Praises Maine Law Broadening Patients’ Access to Quality and Affordable Pharmacist-Provided Care Newly-enacted law recognizes pharmacists as healthcare providers in the state of Maine
Newly-enacted law recognizes pharmacists as healthcare providers in the state of Maine.
June 16, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: Op-Ed Co-Authored by NACDS Chair Colleen Lindholz and NACDS Vice Chair Brian Nightengale Published in Morning Consult Health
Entitled “For COVID Vaccines, Pharmacists Reach Arms – and Minds,” the piece centers on pharmacies’ continued role in fostering vaccine confidence and ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.
June 9, 2021

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NACDS Promotes Sara Roszak to Senior Vice President, Health and Wellness Strategy and Policy Roszak also elected president of the NACDS Foundation
Roszak also elected president of the NACDS Foundation.
June 8, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing Underscores Power of Pharmacy, Explains the Importance of Leveraging Trusted, Accessible Healthcare Destinations and Professionals to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Uptake
Pharmacies and pharmacists continue to play a vital role in getting shots to arms and urging those individuals who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated.
June 4, 2021

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NACDS Urges Key Senate Committee to Make Permanent the Flexibilities Granted to Pharmacies to Ensure Equitable Access to Pharmacy Care Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic NACDS statement details pharmacy’s central position in nation’s COVID-19 response; urges Congress not to roll back access and preparedness achieved during the Public Health Emergency
On May 19, NACDS submitted a statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance for a hearing entitled, “COVID-19 Health Care Flexibilities: Perspectives, Experiences, and Lessons Learned.”
June 3, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: Government Says DIR Fees That Harm Seniors and Pharmacies Have Skyrocketed by 91,500%
Direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees continue to rise at an alarming rate, inflating seniors’ out-of-pocket prescription drug costs and jeopardizing the viability of pharmacies and patient access.
June 3, 2021

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NACDS’ Christie Boutte to Join Board of Directors of the Prestigious Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration
NACDS is praising the appointment of Christie Boutte, PharmD, RPh, senior vice president of reimbursement, innovation and advocacy at NACDS, to the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Board of Directors.
June 3, 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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