NACDS Provides Opioid Strategies to Congress
NACDS underscored strategies to combat the opioid epidemic this week to Senate and House Committees.
NACDS Research Shows Public Support for E-prescribing Bills
In a January 2018 national survey conducted by Morning Consult, and commissioned by NACDS, 76% supported rules that all prescriptions must be handled electronically, rather than by paper or fax.
NACDS RxIMPACT Day Pioneer Recommends Speaking from the Heart to Lawmakers
Ron Fitzwater, CEO of the Missouri Pharmacy Association, is an NACDS RxIMPACT Day Pioneer—meaning he has attended NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill since its inception in 2009.
NACDS Endorses Mandatory E-prescribing Legislation as Part of Opioid-Abuse Prevention Strategies National survey shows three-quarters of voters support concept of the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act
U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced the bill in the Senate on February 27, with the original cosponsorship of U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Pat Toomey (R-PA).
50 for 10: NACDS RxIMPACT’s Momentum Builds Pharmacy Advocates from All 50 States to Engage in 10th NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill
For the first time in the event's 10-year history, the 2018 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill will feature pharmacy advocates from all 50 states. The fly-in, which reaches 90 percent of Congressional offices, will be held March 7-8.
NACDS RxIMPACT Tour Highlights Opioid Solutions, Pharmacy Value
As part of the NACDS RxIMPACT Pharmacy Tour program, staff members from newly-elected House Judiciary Committee Member Rep. Andy Biggs' (R-AZ) office toured a Safeway pharmacy in Mesa, Ariz., this week.
NACDS Backs Bill to Require E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances Legislation by U.S. Reps. Clark, Mullin would pertain to Medicare Part D; Consistent with NACDS’ comments to Presidential Commission
Legislation by U.S. Reps. Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is consistent with NACDS' comments to Presidential Commission.
NACDS Commends Congressional, White House Decision to Not Pursue Border Adjustment Tax Calls decision a wise move for patients, consumers and employers
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is commending Congressional leaders and the White House for the decision announced on Thursday to set aside consideration of a border adjustment tax.
NACDS Expresses Concerns on BAT to Senate Finance Committee
NACDS outlined concerns about the border adjustment tax (BAT) to the Senate Finance Committee before its hearing this week, "Comprehensive Tax Reform: Prospects and Challenges."
NACDS Board Conveys Pharmacy’s Role in Healthcare to Congress
NACDS welcomed members of the NACDS Board of Directors for a two-day Washington fly-in this week as an increasingly intense debate on healthcare continues to reverberate on the Hill and across the country.
