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NACDS Hails Texas Law Regulating PBMs, Helping Ensure Patient Access to Pharmacist-Provided Services, Prescription Drugs
The bill was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) on Wednesday, May 26.
May 28, 2021

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Pharmacy Coalition Praises Legislation to Relieve Patients and Pharmacies from Pharmacy DIR Fees Urges Congress to pass legislation to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket costs and to prevent pharmacy closures jeopardizing patient access
Urges Congress to pass legislation to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket costs and to prevent pharmacy closures jeopardizing patient access.
May 27, 2021

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NACDS Applauds Indiana Law Extending Convenient Access to Pharmacy-Based Care New law empowers pharmacists to optimize patient-centered care models, advance access to immunizations, essential medications and more
New law empowers pharmacists to optimize patient-centered care models, advance access to immunizations, essential medications and more.
May 25, 2021

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NACDS Praises Ohio Law Extending Pharmacist Immunization Authority, Expanding Patient Access to Critical Care New law authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer COVID vaccines to individuals seven years of age and older and to order and administer COVID tests; allows pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer all immunizations to individuals 13 years of age and older; updates the law to provide more opportunities for pharmacy technician trainees
New law authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer COVID vaccines to individuals seven years of age and older and to order and administer COVID tests; allows pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer all immunizations to individuals 13 years of age and older; updates the law to provide more opportunities for pharmacy technician trainees.
May 19, 2021

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Kathleen Jaeger Named Executive Vice President of Health and Wellness, Strategy, and External Relations at Start-Up Company All Sober; and President of the All Sober Foundation
Kathleen D. Jaeger has been named today to the position of Executive Vice President of Health and Wellness, Strategy, and External Relations at the start-up company All Sober; and she will also serve as President of the All Sober Foundation, effective June 2, 2021.
May 19, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: President Biden Notes Unique Accessibility of Pharmacies, Announces That More Than 15,000 Pharmacies Are Ready to Vaccinate Adolescents Ages 12-15 Following CDC’s Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine for Children of That Age Group
During his remarks on Wednesday, May 12, regarding the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program, President Joe Biden underscored the unique convenience and accessibility of community pharmacies nationwide, noting that more than 15,000 pharmacies are prepared to vaccinate adolescents ages 12-15.
May 14, 2021

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NACDS Lauds Three Georgia Laws Increasing Patient Access to Pharmacist-Provided Healthcare Services New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations
New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations.
May 13, 2021

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NACDS Applauds Alabama Law Regulating PBMs, Helping Ensure Fair Reimbursement Rates for Pharmacies New law vital for the viability of community pharmacies and to help ensure access to patient care in Alabama
New law vital for the viability of community pharmacies and to help ensure access to patient care in Alabama.
May 11, 2021

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NACDS Urges Standardized Pharmacy Performance Measures, DIR Fee Reform in Statement to Key House Committee As the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee pursues drug-pricing reform, NACDS also pledges to work with Congress for policies that would not further undermine or complicate pharmacy reimbursement in the Part D program nor potentially harm patients’ access to affordable care
As the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee pursues drug-pricing reform, NACDS also pledges to work with Congress for policies that would not further undermine or complicate pharmacy reimbursement in the Part D program nor potentially harm patients’ access to affordable care
May 4, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: From the Halls of Congress to the Virtual NACDS Annual Meeting – Pharmacy’s Value Front and Center
Last week, the virtual NACDS Annual Meeting honored NACDS chain and supplier members for empowering America’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 4, 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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