June 13, 2022 by Steven Anderson
NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson, NACDS RxIMPACT
June 13, 2022, Leading Headlines, Opinion

With primaries well under way and less than six months remaining until Election Day, the time is now for the people of pharmacy to make their voices heard. This year, the 2022 Congressional elections have unique dynamics — with tight margins in the Senate and House of Representatives, a significant number of retirements and individuals
June 8, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Alzheimer’s Association Brain Ball, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ARLINGTON, Va. — In May, NACDS Foundation Chairman and NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson was recognized as a 2022 Regional Honoree at the Alzheimer’s Association Brain Ball in Washington, DC. Launched in 2014, the Brain Ball aims to elevate the profile of Alzheimer’s and its devastating toll on America’s families and caregivers facing the daily
April 24, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
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Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

PALM BEACH, Fla. – At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting Sunday, industry leaders commended NACDS-member retailers and suppliers for their ongoing collaboration and commitment to serving the American people — and emphasized the vital role the united industry can play in driving the future of total health and wellness. Colleen Lindholz,
March 7, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ARLINGTON, Va. – NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson issued the following statement Monday following statements by the American Medical Association (AMA) regarding the Test to Treat Initiative for COVID-19 antivirals that was mentioned by President Joe Biden and released by the Biden Administration last week. “The AMA’s criticism of the role of pharmacy-based clinics in the
January 24, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson, NACDS Regional Conference
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PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hannaford Bros. director of pharmacy operations Wendy Boynton kicked off the in-person National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ 2022 Regional Chain Conference on Monday by calling out all that has been accomplished over the past two years by the industry and within the profession. “Pharmacy has been recognized as being part
January 10, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
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January 10, 2022, Leading Headlines, Retail News

ARLINGTON, Va. — Author and consultant Jim Collins is perhaps best known for applying the concept of the flywheel effect to the business world. Introduced in his book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t, the theory eschews the notion that an organization advances by sudden, dramatic surges, asserting instead
December 9, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is commending the passage of the Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021 (H.R. 2355) by the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday. The bill — which was introduced by U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R, Ill.) in April 2021 — will help to protect health and safety
December 1, 2021 by Steven Anderson
NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

Editor’s note: NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson issued the following update to NACDS members on the Biden Administration’s vaccination and testing requirements: Yesterday, the Department of Labor issued an announcement pushing the comment deadline for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 testing/vaccine requirements, which applies to employers with
November 22, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has a message that can make the COVID-19 pharmacy vaccination experience simple and smooth: check pharmacy policies – especially about appointments. NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson said: “Pharmacy teams have helped to lead Americans through the pandemic. This is an important moment in
November 18, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
INFORM Consumers Act, NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
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ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is hailing an important milestone for the INFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502) – passage by the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. The legislation would crack down on organized retail crime networks and protect consumers and retailers by promoting transparency and accountability of online
November 15, 2021 by Steven Anderson
NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

Editor’s note: NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson issued the following memo to NACDS members on further court action on the Binden Administration’s vaccine and testing requirements on employers. In a further set-back to the Administration’s recently released COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements for employers with 100 or more employees, the U.S. Court of
November 8, 2021 by Steven Anderson
NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

Editor’s note: NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson issued the following memo to NACDS members on The Biden Administration’s effort to “to protect unvaccinated employees from the risks of COVID-19” in the workplace through vaccination and testing requirements. The Biden Administration’s effort to “to protect unvaccinated employees from the risks of COVID-19” in the
October 6, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) on Wednesday applauded the introduction of the INFORM Consumers Act (H.R. 5502), legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday by Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D, Ill.) and Gus Bilirakis (R, Fla.) which promotes safety, transparency and accountability in e-commerce marketplaces. The introduction
October 4, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
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October 4, 2021, Pharmacy

The pandemic has brought — in addition to peril — promise for pharmacy operators who have become central to testing and vaccination efforts. The impact of the crisis on pharmacy’s present and future, among other topics, was explored during a Chain Drug Review roundtable held virtually in conjunction with the NACDS Total Store Expo. Woldt: