Vaccinations

Mayors Unite with NACDS, National Forum and Forum for Community Leaders to Enhance COVID Vaccine Confidence and Uptake During National Month of Action To reach the nation’s goal of administering at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 70% of U.S. adults by the Fourth of July, Republican, Democratic and Independent mayors are urging members of their communities who have not yet been vaccinated to join with them in receiving their COVID-19 vaccine 

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To reach the nation’s goal of administering at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 70% of U.S. adults by the Fourth of July, Republican, Democratic and Independent mayors are urging members of their communities who have not yet been vaccinated to join with them in receiving their COVID-19 vaccine.

In Case You Missed It: Op-Ed Co-Authored by NACDS Chair Colleen Lindholz and NACDS Vice Chair Brian Nightengale Published in Morning Consult Health

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Entitled “For COVID Vaccines, Pharmacists Reach Arms – and Minds,” the piece centers on pharmacies’ continued role in fostering vaccine confidence and ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.

In Case You Missed It: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing Underscores Power of Pharmacy, Explains the Importance of Leveraging Trusted, Accessible Healthcare Destinations and Professionals to Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and Uptake

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Pharmacies and pharmacists continue to play a vital role in getting shots to arms and urging those individuals who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated.

NACDS Urges Key Senate Committee to Make Permanent the Flexibilities Granted to Pharmacies to Ensure Equitable Access to Pharmacy Care Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic NACDS statement details pharmacy’s central position in nation’s COVID-19 response; urges Congress not to roll back access and preparedness achieved during the Public Health Emergency

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On May 19, NACDS submitted a statement to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance for a hearing entitled, “COVID-19 Health Care Flexibilities: Perspectives, Experiences, and Lessons Learned.”

NACDS Applauds Indiana Law Extending Convenient Access to Pharmacy-Based Care New law empowers pharmacists to optimize patient-centered care models, advance access to immunizations, essential medications and more

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New law empowers pharmacists to optimize patient-centered care models, advance access to immunizations, essential medications and more.

NACDS Praises Ohio Law Extending Pharmacist Immunization Authority, Expanding Patient Access to Critical Care New law authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer COVID vaccines to individuals seven years of age and older and to order and administer COVID tests; allows pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer all immunizations to individuals 13 years of age and older; updates the law to provide more opportunities for pharmacy technician trainees

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New law authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer COVID vaccines to individuals seven years of age and older and to order and administer COVID tests; allows pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer all immunizations to individuals 13 years of age and older; updates the law to provide more opportunities for pharmacy technician trainees.

In Case You Missed It: President Biden Notes Unique Accessibility of Pharmacies, Announces That More Than 15,000 Pharmacies Are Ready to Vaccinate Adolescents Ages 12-15 Following CDC’s Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine for Children of That Age Group

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During his remarks on Wednesday, May 12, regarding the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program, President Joe Biden underscored the unique convenience and accessibility of community pharmacies nationwide, noting that more than 15,000 pharmacies are prepared to vaccinate adolescents ages 12-15.

NACDS Lauds Three Georgia Laws Increasing Patient Access to Pharmacist-Provided Healthcare Services New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations

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New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations.

In Case You Missed It: From the Halls of Congress to the Virtual NACDS Annual Meeting – Pharmacy’s Value Front and Center

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Last week, the virtual NACDS Annual Meeting honored NACDS chain and supplier members for empowering America’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NACDS Leadership Kicks Off 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting with Emphasis on the Powerful Role of Industry in Restoring Hope, Overcoming the COVID Pandemic, and Building the Future Keyes: “We’ve shown what pharmacy can do when we work together … We will continue to serve, treat and heal the people of our country through this pandemic, and into the future”

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Keyes: “We’ve shown what pharmacy can do when we work together … We will continue to serve, treat and heal the people of our country through this pandemic, and into the future.”

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