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Meijer Pharmacist Takes Flu-Vaccination Messages to National Stage in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Event
I want to thank and recognize Heather Schultz, a pharmacist at a Meijer Pharmacy in Saginaw, Michigan, for representing the profession, the industry, her company, and NACDS so effectively in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation event. Many thanks as well to NACDS Chair Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer, Inc., and the entire Meijer team for their engagement in this event.
October 23, 2020

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Pharmaceutical Supply and Payment Chain Coalition Announces Guiding Principles for Safe, Efficacious Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
The guiding principles represent the commitment of the private sector to the efficient, well-coordinated distribution, allocation, and mass immunization against COVID-19 as a necessary countermeasure to the current pandemic.
October 22, 2020

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NACDS Welcomes HHS Decision to Enhance Patients’ Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations, Other Vaccinations and COVID-19 Tests with Wise Use of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Interns “The trust and accessibility of pharmacies are essential to public health preparedness and this is another important decision that will help to reach more Americans more efficiently”
“The trust and accessibility of pharmacies are essential to public health preparedness and this is another important decision that will help to reach more Americans more efficiently”.
October 21, 2020

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NACDS Lauds HHS Report Recognizing Pharmacy’s Role in Advancing Hypertension Control Surgeon General’s Call to Action report says community pharmacies are “in a central position to offer hypertension education and link to clinical care teams”
The report outlines three goals: 1) Make hypertension control a priority; 2) Ensure that the places where people live, learn, work and play support hypertension control; and 3) Optimize patient care for hypertension control.
October 8, 2020

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NACDS’ Anderson: Pharmacy Essential to a Nation Confronting Chaotic Times “State of the industry” remarks hail the role of pharmacy to address public health crisis and health disparities; urge pro-patient and pro-pharmacy policies on COVID-19, scope of practice and pharmacy reimbursement
At a virtual industry event, NACDS' president and CEO delivered "state of the industry" remarks hailing the role of pharmacy to address COVID-19 and to confront health disparities, and calling for pro-patient and pro-pharmacy public policy.
October 8, 2020

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U.S. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Giroir Fights Flu, Sends Message at The Kroger Co.’s Harris Teeter
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brett P. Giroir, M.D. received his flu vaccination on Monday at a Washington, D.C. Harris Teeter pharmacy.
October 6, 2020

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American Pharmacists Month: More Than a Commemoration
We rightly thank and celebrate pharmacists every October during American Pharmacists Month. They are among the most trusted healthcare professionals and among the most trusted professionals of any type.
October 2, 2020

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Presidential Debate Watchers in D.C. to See NACDS Flu Ads
NACDS’ flu-vaccination message is set to achieve significant visibility before the Washington, D.C. political establishment and opinion leaders this week. In the Washington, D.C. market, our TV ads will run five times each on FOX News Channel and CNN on Tuesday and Wednesday – the “Presidential debate day” and “debate reaction day.”
September 29, 2020

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Leading Personal Care and Beauty Brands Join Coalition to Protect Consumers from Fraudulent Online Sales Walgreens, CVS Health, Ulta Beauty and Philips Join Buy Safe America Coalition in Effort to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Largest Online Marketplaces
Today, the Buy Safe America Coalition, a diverse group of retailers, consumer groups, and manufacturers who support efforts to combat organized retail crime and protect consumers and communities from the sale of counterfeit and stolen goods, announced new members including leading personal care, cosmetics and beauty brands and industry associations.
September 24, 2020

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NACDS Working Alongside March of Dimes #BlanketChange Movement for Healthcare Equity, Access and Prevention
September 23, 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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