Preparedness

NACDS Offers Key Planning Recommendations for the Commercial Transition of COVID-19 Vaccinations to Help Foster Seamless, Ongoing Access for the American Public Letter to Biden Administration also urges the importance of advanced planning to support seamless public access to commercial COVID-19 testing and therapeutics

admin2022-06-24T10:22:15-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

On Thursday, NACDS submitted a letter to the Biden Administration detailing five key recommendations to support a seamless transition of COVID-19 vaccinations from government-purchased product to commercially available supply — while maintaining patients’ critical access to care.

In Case You Missed It: Momentum Builds for Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Americans’ Access to Pharmacist Care

admin2022-06-07T16:47:43-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: Congress, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, RxIMPACT, Vaccinations|

The Future of Pharmacy Care Coalition, of which NACDS serves on the Executive Committee, continues to aggressively advocate and build support for the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (HR 7213) — bipartisan legislation that would help ensure the continuity of accessible pharmacy-based care, during public health emergencies and every day.

NACDS and 93 Other Patient, Public Health, and Pharmacy Groups Urge Continued Access to Pandemic-Related Services at Pharmacies Letter to Biden Administration requests that PREP Act authorities remain in place through Oct. 1, 2024

admin2022-06-07T16:42:10-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: HHS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

On Tuesday, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and 93 other patient, public health, and state and national pharmacy groups signed a letter to the Biden Administration urging “formal clarification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on potential expiration of pharmacy personnel flexibilities granted during the pandemic.”

U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner Recognizes Pharmacy Value, Access in Productive NACDS RxIMPACT Pharmacy Tour

admin2022-05-17T10:00:14-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Congress, DIR, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, RxIMPACT, Vaccinations|

NACDS RxIMPACT pharmacy tours are back in action — and reports from the field have been extremely positive.

NACDS RxIMPACT Pharmacy Tours Showcase Pharmacy Value, Urge Congressional Action on Key Pharmacy Issues

admin2022-05-10T12:13:04-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Congress, DIR, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, RxIMPACT, Vaccinations|

NACDS member pharmacies and pharmacy teams are demonstrating tremendous leadership by hosting members of Congress for pharmacy tours as part of the NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program.

NACDS, More Than 65 Patient, Provider and Public Health Groups Sign Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging Funding to Sustain Vulnerable Americans’ Access to COVID-Related Care

admin2022-04-27T17:10:02-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Congress, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Importantly, the potential COVID-19 funding agreement that had been discussed prior to the two-week Congressional recess did not include funding for programs for the uninsured.

In-Person NACDS Annual Reaffirms Industry as “Face of Neighborhood Healthcare” — In Times of Emergency and Beyond NACDS Leadership welcomes back NACDS-member retailers and suppliers to signature NACDS event; tells story of pharmacies’ ongoing and vital role in serving the American public

admin2022-04-24T17:21:40-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: Annual_Meeting, Conferences, NACDS, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

NACDS Leadership welcomes back NACDS-member retailers and suppliers to signature NACDS event; tells story of pharmacies’ ongoing and vital role in serving the American public.

NACDS RxIMPACT Pharmacy Tour in Mississippi Focuses on Pharmacy Value, Accessibility; Places Key Pharmacy Issues at Forefront

admin2022-04-08T14:10:12-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Congress, DIR, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, RxIMPACT, TRICARE, Vaccinations|

Darren Herring (left), district director for U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS), participated in a Kroger pharmacy tour in Tupelo, MS, where he met with Kroger pharmacy team member Greg Wood (right). To engage your company in the NACDS RxIMPACT Pharmacy Tour Program, please contact Heidi Ecker at Hecker@nacds.org. | Photo Credit: Kroger

NACDS Applauds U.S. House of Representatives Letter Urging Supplemental Funding to Sustain Vulnerable Americans’ Access to COVID-Related Care

admin2022-04-01T11:26:35-04:00Categories: Article|Tags: Congress, Pharmacy_Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

NACDS commends the members for their active role in prioritizing the health and wellbeing of the American people — including the nation’s most vulnerable.

NACDS Expresses Support for “Vaccines Federal Implementation Plan,” Offers Recommendations to Further Foster Equity and Support Patients’ Access to Vaccinations Plan reflects NACDS’ comments from 2019 as well as lessons and recommendations from the COVID-19 pandemic

admin2022-03-31T10:34:45-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: CDC, HHS, Pharmacy Value, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

Plan reflects NACDS’ comments from 2019 as well as lessons and recommendations from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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