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.
During the virtual National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo (TSE) Business Program on Monday, August 23, NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson emphasized the vital role that pharmacies and pharmacy teams continue to play in the nation’s ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
“We thank the Biden Administration for their collaborative approach and partnership throughout the ongoing vaccination effort, and we appreciate the opportunity to provide critical recommendations and comments that come directly from NACDS member pharmacies’ front-line experience in the COVID vaccination campaign."
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.
NACDS today submitted a letter to the Biden Administration conveying recommendations that would help ensure that the eligible public can efficiently and effectively access additional COVID-19 doses at their local pharmacies.
Over the past 18 months, pharmacy has gone from one of the nation’s great hopes to one of the nation’s true heroes in the response to COVID-19.
NACDS joined the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and 20 other patient-centered organizations and national health groups in urging pregnant individuals — along with recently pregnant, planning to become pregnant, lactating and other eligible individuals — to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
HHS announcement: “The [PREP Act] amendment expands the authorization for qualified pharmacy technicians and interns to administer seasonal influenza vaccines under the supervision of a pharmacist to persons aged 19 and older consistent with ACIP recommendations”.
NACDS campaign demonstrates heroic work of NACDS members and pharmacy teams throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and in vaccinating America.
New Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP) data showcased by The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention highlight yet another example of how central pharmacies are to the nation’s ongoing vaccination campaign.
