NACDS is thanking pharmacists and pharmacy teams for their help in ending the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Two major patient-access victories in one week as government acts on NACDS’ recommendations.
Anticipated PREP Act amendment reflects strong and consistent urging of NACDS.
96 percent of those 65 and older say it is “very easy” or “somewhat easy” to access pharmacies – making them the most accessible healthcare destination tested in a national poll.
Announces updated national, state, and Congressional District polling relevant to priority issues.
March 1 Forum in Washington, D.C. advances collaborative role of pharmacy; continues momentum of “NACDS 2023” focus on adding value to members’ innovation of health and wellness in the pharmacy and beyond.
Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform; comprehensive direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform; and sustaining patient access to vaccinations, testing, and treatment among key topics at the February 28-March 1 program.
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement, upon the release of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fact Sheet describing decision-making underway about implications of the May 11, 2023, expiration of the current Public Health Emergency (PHE).
While we all want to move on from COVID-19, doing so should not mean leaving behind millions of Americans who have relied on their trusted, local pharmacies for testing, vaccinations, and care during the pandemic.
With the U.S. House of Representatives slated to consider legislation related to the pandemic this week, NACDS has an important message: constituents view the importance of pharmacy access as a lesson that must be learned from the past three years.
