October 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, NCPA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association’s Annual Convention is set to take place Oct. 18-19, 2020. The virtual format of this year’s convention makes it easier than ever for independent community pharmacists and their teams to attend, wherever they are. It is also drawing big-name speakers including the Assistant Secretary for Health at
September 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, COVID-19 vaccines, The National Community Pharmacists Association, Trump administration
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement from CEO B. Douglas Hoey in reaction to the interim coronavirus vaccine immunization plan announced today by the Trump administration: “We’re pleased that this plan acknowledges and looks to utilize the essential nature of community pharmacies when rolling out coronavirus vaccine administration plans. Millions
September 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, NCPA, The National Community Pharmacists Association
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey in response to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidance authorizing pharmacists to order and administer coronavirus vaccinations to persons ages 3 or older, when available: “The country needs pharmacists to be a major player in
September 8, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, COVID-19, NCPA, Operation Warp Speed
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — National Community Pharmacists Association CEO B. Douglas Hoey has been invited by the Department of Health and Human Services to serve alongside administration officials and industry executives as part of Operation Warp Speed, the unprecedented race to develop, approve, produce, and distribute hundreds of millions of doses of vaccines for COVID-19. “Developing
August 19, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Association, B. Douglas Hoey, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, National Community Pharmacists Association, Rebecca Snead, Scott Knoer
Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The fastest and surest way to immunize millions of Americans against COVID-19 is to enlist local pharmacists who see more patients per year than primary physicians, a group of national pharmacy organizations told the National Governors Association today. “To realize the positive outcomes hoped for, all community-based pharmacists and pharmacies must be part of
August 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, NCPA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — National Community Pharmacists Association CEO B. Douglas Hoey issued the following statement on President Trump’s new executive order calling for the federal government to buy “essential” drugs and supplies made in the U.S. rather than those from overseas companies: “We wouldn’t buy all our essential equipment for a military operation from China
July 28, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, NCPA, Paycheck Protection Program
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association supports provisions in Senate Republican coronavirus relief legislation presented Monday that would shield essential small businesses from opportunistic lawsuits, provide additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program and offer tax credits to offset costs of safety precautions, said NCPA CEO B. Douglas Hoey. Policymakers should swiftly negotiate
July 27, 2020 by B. Douglas Hoey
B. Douglas Hoey, NCPA, pharmacy
Issue 07-27-2020, Opinion

The more than 20,000 community pharmacies in the United States serve as a patient safety net for their communities during normal times and during times of emergencies. Hurricanes Sandy, Michael and Katrina. Tornadoes. Floods in the South and Midwest. Wildfires in California. The coronavirus we’re currently facing has been a bit different from some of
July 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, DIR fees, Trump administration
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — In a letter to President Trump, National Community Pharmacists Association CEO B. Douglas Hoey says that as part of any efforts on drug pricing, the administration must eliminate back-door fees that insurance companies use to increase drug costs for seniors and gouge local pharmacies. “Insurance companies are using their prescription drug management divisions
July 15, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, COVID-19, National Community Pharmacists Association
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The next COVID-19 package should shield essential small businesses from opportunistic lawsuits, extend the Paycheck Protection Program, provide or ensure hazard pay, and let pharmacists administer tests and vaccines, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association, which launched its “Essential” campaign today via social media. “Essential businesses are taking great precautions, sometimes
June 3, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, The National Community Pharmacists Association
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement Wednesday on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey in response to reports on the destruction of small business local pharmacies: “In recent days we have received reports from long-time members that their pharmacies were damaged and looted in the rioting that broke out
April 28, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, COVID-19 testing, independent pharmacies, NCPA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The administration’s effort to enlist pharmacies as COVID-19 testing centers must include independent, locally-owned pharmacies, otherwise millions of Americans will be left out, said the National Community Pharmacists Association. “One out of five zip codes in the United States don’t have a big chain drug store. They’re served by locally-owned, small business independent
April 26, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, NCPA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association, which represents over 21,000 independent pharmacies across the country, issued the following statement on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey in response to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive order authorizing New York’s small business independent pharmacies to serve as COVID-19 testing collection centers: “We are deeply
April 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey, COVID-19, NCPA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A new nationwide analysis of pharmacies shows there are millions of Americans whose only option is a local independent, something policymakers and suppliers must keep in mind as they make their battle plans for COVID-19, said the National Community Pharmacists Association on Tuesday. “There are thousands of communities in which the only