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Still Rising: NACDS Members Continue to Answer the Nation’s Call "That ad rings as true today as it did when we launched it. For that, the amazing heroes of this industry – and many other heroes as well – deserve tremendous appreciation."
NACDS launched our “Rise” ad on April 2. We pledged that NACDS members would be there for America during the pandemic – lights on, doors open – just as in prior emergencies. That ad rings as true today as it did when we launched it. For that, the amazing heroes of this industry – and many other heroes as well – deserve tremendous appreciation.
December 17, 2020

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NACDS Foundation’s Commitment to Innovation in Exploring New Care Models Showcased in New Video
The NACDS Foundation today released a video highlighting the NACDS Foundation’s continued commitment to exploring new models of care, spearheading innovative research and public health initiatives, building partnerships, and expanding access to patient care in communities across the country.
December 17, 2020

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NACDS-Funded Research Receives 2021 APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Research & Science Award Research paper recognized by American Pharmacists Association centers on the Optimizing Care Model; says “community pharmacy represents a major health care access point for high-quality, convenient, and cost-effective care”
The NACDS-funded paper — “Exploring the implementation of a novel optimizing care model in the community pharmacy setting” — has received the American Pharmacists Association’s 2021 Wiederholt Prize for Best Published Papers Award for Economic, Social, and Administrative Sciences.
December 15, 2020

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Pharmacy Organizations Welcome FDA Authorization of COVID Vaccine: “We Stand Ready to Serve”
The leaders of 18 pharmacy organizations issued a statement following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first Emergency use Authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine.
December 12, 2020

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NACDS Among Coalition Members Urging Implementation Without Delay for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances Letter to Congress asks that “CMS promptly undertakes the requisite rulemaking so that the agency is able to establish a January 1, 2022 deadline for EPCS compliance” to help address opioid-abuse issues
A letter to Congress asks that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services "promptly undertakes the requisite rulemaking so that the agency is able to establish a January 1, 2022 deadline for EPCS compliance” to help address opioid-abuse issues.
December 10, 2020

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NACDS Welcomes Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Rutledge, Upholding Arkansas’ Move to Regulate PBMs NACDS: Ruling also is extremely significant for the residents of approximately 40 other states that have enacted similar laws
NACDS notes that the Supreme Court's ruling also is extremely significant for the residents of approximately 40 other states that have enacted similar laws.
December 10, 2020

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NACDS Officers Showcase Pharmacy’s Focus on Meeting Health and Wellness Needs and on Retailers’ Determination to Delight Consumers Amid COVID-19 Challenges At NACDS LIVE, NACDS members’ dedicated teams and strong retailer-supplier partnerships were hailed as key to living up to the industry’s purpose at a critical time
At NACDS LIVE, NACDS members’ dedicated teams and strong retailer-supplier partnerships were hailed as key to living up to the industry’s purpose at a critical time.
December 10, 2020

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NACDS, National Forum Kick Off National Influenza Vaccination Week with a Message from Mayors Nationwide Pharmacy group, patient-centered organization release 60-second video featuring mayors from cities and towns across the country, urging Americans that it is not too late to get vaccinated against the flu
Pharmacy group, patient-centered organization release 60-second video featuring mayors from cities and towns across the country, urging Americans that it is not too late to get vaccinated against the flu.
December 8, 2020

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NACDS Statement on President-elect Biden’s Selections for HHS Secretary and CDC Director
“NACDS warmly and enthusiastically congratulates the Honorable Xavier Becerra on his selection as Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Rochelle Walensky on her selection as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
December 7, 2020

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NACDS Says HHS’ Alignment of Training Requirements Will Enhance Patients’ Access to Vaccinations in Pharmacies Federal, state inconsistencies had created barriers to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations and to existing vaccinations by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns
Federal, state inconsistencies had created barriers to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations and to existing vaccinations by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
December 4, 2020

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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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