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NACDS Engages State Legislators in Flu Vaccination Awareness Campaign National pharmacy group is highly visible this week at National Conference of State Legislatures Base Camp 2020 to provide communications tools; National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations contributes leadership to flu vaccination initiative
NACDS is showcasing its flu-vaccination awareness campaign at a National Conference of State Legislatures online event and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations is contributing its leadership to the initiative.
September 15, 2020

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NACDS Prioritizes Underserved, Disadvantaged Communities in Communicating Importance of Flu Vaccinations National pharmacy group collaborates with Howard University College of Pharmacy and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in second week of flu vaccination awareness campaign
National pharmacy group collaborates with Howard University College of Pharmacy and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in second week of flu vaccination awareness campaign.
September 10, 2020

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NACDS Welcomes HHS Decision to Empower Pharmacists to Administer Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccinations National pharmacy group with 40,000 traditional, supermarket and mass retail pharmacies and 155,000 pharmacists: “This is an extremely important decision. When safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations are available, it will be essential to have pharmacies and pharmacists prepared to be ‘ready, set, go.’”
National pharmacy group with 40,000 traditional, supermarket and mass retail pharmacies and 155,000 pharmacists: “This is an extremely important decision. When safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations are available, it will be essential to have pharmacies and pharmacists prepared to be ‘ready, set, go.’”.
September 9, 2020

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In Memoriam: Daniel Kantor
Daniel Kantor, born August 24, 1932, grew up in Brooklyn, NY and passed away on August 30, 2020.
September 3, 2020

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NACDS Urges Flu Vaccinations as Two-Front Public Health War Looms with COVID-19 National pharmacy group releases video ads and other resources to reach all Americans, with an emphasis on addressing healthcare disparities
NACDS' video ads include an emphasis on addressing healthcare disparities. The CDC Foundation and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases are among those providing leadership to amplify critical messages.
September 2, 2020

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NACDS’ Sara Roszak Published by a Peer-Reviewed Journal Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The peer-reviewed article – “Community Pharmacy Engagement in Diabetes Prevention: Key Informant Interviews with Pharmacy Executives” – demonstrates the critical value of community pharmacy.
August 28, 2020

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NACDS Urges Further State Actions to Enhance Patients’ Vaccine Access at Crucial Time
Continuing proactive engagement with the nation’s governors and state executive teams that has remained a priority throughout the pandemic, NACDS this week urged states to take actions that will help ensure patients have ready access to vaccines from their trusted pharmacies and pharmacists.
August 27, 2020

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NACDS Lauds HHS’ Move to Boost Young Americans’ Access to Pharmacist-Provided Vaccinations Amid Public Health Crisis National pharmacy group with 40,000 traditional, supermarket and mass retail pharmacies and 155,000 pharmacists: today’s announcement further empowers the paramount education, trust and accessibility of pharmacies and pharmacists – the face of neighborhood healthcare
National pharmacy group with 40,000 traditional, supermarket and mass retail pharmacies and 155,000 pharmacists: today’s announcement further empowers the paramount education, trust and accessibility of pharmacies and pharmacists – the face of neighborhood healthcare.
August 19, 2020

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NACDS Chair Rick Keyes Spotlights NACDS’ Proactive Stance in Mass Market Retailers and Chain Drug Review Video Interview
NACDS Chair Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer, Inc., participated in an energetic discussion about NACDS' engagement on COVID-19 issues and ongoing priorities in a video interview with Jeff Woldt, vice president and editorial director of Racher Press, publisher of Mass Market Retailers and Chain Drug Review.
August 17, 2020

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NACDS Asks CMS to Fix State Calculations That Make Medicaid Pharmacy Reimbursement Even Worse Using discount-card drug prices in tally of “usual and customary” pharmacy charges is not lawful, wrongly depresses payments to pharmacies, and ultimately could harm patients
NACDS says using discount-card drug prices in tally of “usual and customary” pharmacy charges is not lawful, wrongly depresses payments to pharmacies, and ultimately could harm patients: "For consumers on tight budgets who rely on third-party discount cards to pay for their medications, the potential loss of access to these discounted medications would be devastating.”
August 12, 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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