Pharmacies have proven themselves again throughout the pandemic as the face of neighborhood healthcare with “lights on, doors open” every step of the way.
The third in a series of reports shows how valuable experiences and lessons learned during the COVID pandemic response can help inform policy decisions and future pandemic planning and preparedness.
NACDS has a message that can make your COVID-19 pharmacy vaccination experience simple and smooth: check pharmacy policies – especially about appointments.
Calls on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to integrate pharmacies and pharmacists into value-based programs and alternative payment models to accelerate mission toward better outcomes and lower costs.
Appreciates the recognition of pharmacies’ need to plan ahead to be ready should the FDA and CDC authorize COVID shots for this age group.
A report released today describes pharmacies’ success before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in confronting health inequities and disparities, and issues recommendations for further progress in this critical area.
So much can be said about the heroism of pharmacists who serve their communities each and every day. As October’s celebration of American Pharmacists Month arrives, I have been flooded by seemingly millions of thoughts about their amazing work and the response it deserves.
Event focuses on compelling content and innovative features like the new NACDS Market Exchange – while eagerly anticipating in-person conferences in 2022.
As the nation continues to combat the COVID-19 virus and emerging variants, it remains more important than ever for Americans to stay current with vaccinations and other critical health and wellness needs.
Newly-enacted laws empower pharmacists to focus their time on patients and clinical care, extend Iowans’ access to routine vaccinations and point-of-care testing; Iowa Governor takes action to protect viability of community retail pharmacies throughout the state and the patients they serve.
