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NACDS RxIMPACT Rallies Senate Support for Action on DIR Fees Urging Senators to sign letter to HHS Secretary is the most recent action of NACDS’ grassroots advocacy program on this pressing issue

admin2018-07-11T09:02:51-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, DIR, HHS, Medicare, PBM, Reimbursement|

NACDS RxIMPACT pharmacy advocates are urging Senators to sign a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that is being led by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT).

NACDS Lauds Congress’ Call for DIR Fee Reform Led by Reps. Marino and Loebsack, House letter to HHS Secretary Azar describes reforms needed to reduce beneficiary cost-sharing and to boost health outcomes

admin2018-04-20T14:04:41-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: HHS, Part D, PBM|

NACDS hailed a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in support of achieving pro-patient and pro-pharmacy reforms of direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees in Medicare Part D.

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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.