March 29, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) COVID-19 task force, NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, March 24, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) COVID-19 task force met with NACDS member pharmacies – including Albertsons, Southeastern Grocers, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Ahold Delhaize Pharmacy Brands (Food Lion, Giant Pharmacy, Hannaford Bros. Co., Martin’s, Stop & Shop) and The Medicine Shoppe – to discuss pharmacies’ commitment to ensuring equitable vaccine deployment and health equity. In February, the CHC met with CVS, Kroger, Rite Aid, Walgreens and
March 16, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON – The NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program announced several grassroots recognitions during the Virtual 2021 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill opening program on Thursday, March 4. In addition to the ground-breaking event’s critical importance in advocating for pro-patient, pro-pharmacy priorities, the 2021 program also served as the virtual venue for the announcement of
March 15, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NACDS, NACDS RxImpact Day, National Association of Chain Drug Store
March 15, 2021, Opinion
The importance of retail pharmacy has been thrown into relief by COVID-19, and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is making the most of the present moment by informing members of Congress and other federal officials about policy matters that affect the profession and its ability to care for patients. The pandemic may have
March 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Elizabeth Seton High School and their Pharmacy Technician Program, NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va.— NACDS remains committed to directly addressing disparities in health care and shedding light on those Americans who face a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 and other disease. In 2020, NACDS created the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness (IDEA) Task Force to identify and pursue opportunities to bring about progress in these critical areas. As
March 9, 2021 by Steven Anderson
Morning Consult, NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
Morning Consult today published the following op-ed piece on the anticipated re-introduction of the INFORM Consumers Act from NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson: For many Americans, pharmacies have been a trusted source of advice and essential products amid the uncertainty of the ongoing public health crisis, and members of the National Association
March 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
California Retailers Association (CRA) president and CEO Rachel Michelin, NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and CEO Steven Anderson and the California Retailers Association (CRA) president and CEO Rachel Michelin issued the following statement today: Pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy teams continue to play a critical role in the nation’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Effectively leveraging the existing retail
March 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson, NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hil
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. – On Thursday, March 4, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores will hold a virtual version of the 13th Annual NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill. A total of 327 advocates from all 50 states will assemble – virtually – to hold nearly 480 Congressional remote meetings. Today, the NACDS Board of
February 24, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Chris Krese, Christie Boutte, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS, Steve Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. – Focused on delivering value to the membership, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced three moves to advance a pro-patient and pro-pharmacy agenda. NACDS is fully integrating its federal legislative, grassroots, political, and strategic communications functions. The Association also is focused on emphasizing a highly collaborative approach to strategic
February 22, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Alison Mendoza-Walters, Angela Guo, Barbara Banks‐Wiggins, Christie R. Boutte, NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. – On Thursday, February 25, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) will jointly host a webinar titled: “COVID-19 Vaccination Stories from the Field: Local Health Department & Pharmacy Partnerships.” The webinar will center on the collaboration occurring at the community
February 18, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Michael Ayotte, NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has appointed Michael Ayotte as senior vice president of pharmacy, transformation and advocacy, bringing to the organization a life-long innovator and advocate who is known for his passion for pharmacy and for his commitment to results on its behalf. Ayotte will lead NACDS’ advancement
February 15, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, NACDS, opioid abuse crisis, Steve Anderson
February 15, 2021, News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) rulemaking that implements a 2016 law allowing for the partial filling of Schedule II controlled substances is a necessary step to help address the opioid abuse epidemic, yet changes are recommended to ensure success, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS submitted comments this
February 8, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Biden administration, Chain Drug Review's Video Forum, NACDS, Steve Anderson
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With the Biden administration and the 117th Congress in place, we asked Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, to share his thoughts about the current state of the nation’s government and politics, and what it means for retail pharmacy. Implications of last month’s riot on
February 8, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines, NACDS
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ARLINGTON, Va. — Last Friday afternoon, NACDS conducted its second regular media briefing on COVID-19 vaccinations, and pharmacies’ role in the initiative. During the briefing, NACDS emphasized that pharmacies across America are prepared and have the experience to turn vaccine doses into vaccination appointments, and that the ramp-up will continue as the program is expanded
February 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies, NACDS
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS today submitted a statement for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing titled “Road to Recovery: Ramping up COVID-19 Vaccines, Testing and Medical Supply Chain.” In the statement, NACDS underscored the critical role that pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy teams continue to play in the nation’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. This includes expanding equitable and convenient access to COVID-19
