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NACDS Emphasizes Trust, Accessibility, and Community Presence of Pharmacies and Pharmacists in Joining “COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project” Pharmacy group becomes one of nearly 60 organizations to join new effort focused on ensuring equitable access to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations, providing clear and trustworthy messaging on COVID-19 vaccination process
Pharmacy group becomes one of nearly 60 organizations to join new effort focused on ensuring equitable access to eventual COVID-19 vaccinations, providing clear and trustworthy messaging on COVID-19 vaccination process.
December 2, 2020

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NACDS Retail Advisory Board Meeting Features COVID-19 Vaccine Update from GSK, and Showcases Retailer-Supplier Collaboration during Pandemic NACDS Chair Rick Keyes of Meijer: “We are so appreciative of the partners who have stepped up to help us help our customers”
NACDS Chair Rick Keyes of Meijer: “We are so appreciative of the partners who have stepped up to help us help our customers”
December 2, 2020

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NACDS Lauds Pennsylvania Law Enhancing Patient Options for Healthcare Access as COVID-19 Converges with Flu New law allows pharmacists to order and perform CLIA-waived tests for COVID-19; permits pharmacy technicians to conduct remote data entry
New legislation allows pharmacists to order and perform CLIA-waived tests for COVID-19; permits pharmacy technicians to conduct remote data entry.
December 2, 2020

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In a Victory for Patient Access, Administrative Judge Deals Further Blow to Washington State’s Below-Cost Medicaid Pharmacy Reimbursement Plan Pharmacy groups urge federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to take final action to reject plan, in accordance with Administrative Law Judge’s decision
Following the Administrative Law Judge's decision, NACDS, the Washington State Pharmacy Association, and the National Community Pharmacists Association urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to bring to an end Washington State’s flawed pharmacy reimbursement plan.
November 24, 2020

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NACDS Foundation Announces $130,000 in Scholarship Awards to 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.
November 20, 2020

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NACDS Lauds Preparedness and Dedication of Diverse Pharmacies, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Teams Upon HHS’ Announcement about Their Role in COVID-19 Vaccinations
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement, upon the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement about national and regional chain pharmacies’ and independent pharmacies’ role in increasing access to future COVID-19 vaccinations:
November 13, 2020

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NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes Spread Awareness of Flu Vaccinations’ Importance in Collaborative Campaign National radio tour conducted by NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes urges Americans to receive key immunizations; reaches patients in the communities where they live and work
National radio tour conducted by NACDS Foundation, March of Dimes urges Americans to receive key immunizations; reaches patients in the communities where they live and work.
November 11, 2020

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NACDS Engages State Medicaid Directors as Flu Vaccination Awareness Campaign Advances National pharmacy group is highly visible this week at National Association of Medicaid Directors 2020 Virtual Conference; invites Medicaid Directors and staff to interactive booth with flu-communications tools that can help reach vulnerable Americans
National pharmacy group is highly visible this week at National Association of Medicaid Directors 2020 Virtual Conference; invites Medicaid Directors and staff to interactive booth with flu-communications tools that can help reach vulnerable Americans.
November 9, 2020

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In Memoriam: Gene Bailey
NACDS and our industry mourn the loss of highly respected industry executive Gene Bailey. Gene was unique in that he worked not only for NACDS chain and associate members, but he also served as a member of the NACDS staff from 1998-2002.
November 4, 2020

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NACDS Engages with U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Flu Vaccinations’ Importance to Health of Americans, Economy Program geared to representatives of 400 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation Partners, including state, metro and local chambers and business trade associations
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson was interviewed by Carolyn Cawley, president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and senior vice president, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as part of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce program titled “No Crystal Ball Needed: Keeping America Safe and Open.” The program was geared to representatives of 400 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation Partners, including state, metro and local chambers and business trade associations.
October 30, 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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