CHICAGO – Higi announces its support of NACDS, its member companies, and their public health campaign urging all Americans to complete their flu vaccination this year. The message carries additional weight as health care organizations across the country anticipate the dual threat of both flu and COVID-19 and emphasizes the importance of retail pharmacy as
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week released The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension, citing pharmacists as integral members of the hypertension care team. NACDS welcomed the report as continued momentum for the work and recognition of pharmacists in the effort to confront chronic disease – and to meet the needs of the
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson delivered remarks this week intended to serve as the “rallying cry that this industry deserves.” The remarks served as a salute to the teams of NACDS-member pharmacies and suppliers who have served heroically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a call to action to government to
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brett P. Giroir, M.D. received his flu vaccination on Monday at a Washington, D.C. Harris Teeter pharmacy. Giroir posted on Twitter: “Today, I joined the other #flufighters and got my #flushot at my neighborhood pharmacy – @HarrisTeeter! Thank you @HarrisTeeter, @NACDS, and all community
We rightly thank and celebrate pharmacists every October during American Pharmacists Month. They are among the most trusted healthcare professionals and among the most trusted professionals of any type. They are the most accessible healthcare go-tos, particularly among those in the greatest need. This year, the appreciation and honor for these heroes must intensify to match the essential service
WASHINGTON – The Buy Safe America Coalition, a diverse group of retailers, consumer groups, and manufacturers who support efforts to combat organized retail crime and protect consumers and communities from the sale of counterfeit and stolen goods, announced on Thursday new members including leading personal care, cosmetics and beauty brands and industry associations. Walgreens, CVS
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS has aligned with the March of Dimes’ 2020 #BlanketChange campaign, launched today to improve the health and wellness of moms and babies through improved healthcare equity, access and prevention. The campaign will raise awareness of tragedies such as the finding that Black women are three times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related causes nationwide. It will translate awareness into action
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) this week are encouraging state legislators to help sustain the momentum behind a critical public health message: getting the flu vaccination this year is critical to prevent a perfect storm of flu and COVID-19 that could
ARLINGTON, Va.— This week, NACDS – which represents national and regional pharmacies in the traditional drug store, supermarket and mass retail settings – continued its flu vaccination awareness campaign, collaborating with Howard University College of Pharmacy and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to reach communities who are subject to disparities in healthcare. The
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson issued a statement Thursday upon the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issuanceof guidance under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) to expand access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines when they are made available. This guidance authorizes state-licensed pharmacists to
Steve Anderson knows a thing or two about leadership, having worked for both a congressman and, during his student days, a member of the British Parliament; run for the House of Representatives; and headed three major trade associations, currently as president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Recently he
ARLINGTON, Va. – With trusted pharmacists and pharmacies among those waging a full-scale effort to help Americans get their influenza (flu) vaccinations at a crucial time, a new National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) campaign stresses that flu vaccinations are essential to protect public health and to prevent an overrun of the health care
ARLINGTON, Va. — Original research findings by Sara Roszak, DrPH, MPH – NACDS’ vice president of pharmacy care and health strategy – and co-author Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD, were published in Preventing Chronic Disease on August 20. Preventing Chronic Disease is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The peer-reviewed article – “Community Pharmacy Engagement
ARLINGTON, Va. — Continuing proactive engagement with the nation’s governors and state executive teams that has remained a priority throughout the pandemic, NACDS this week urged states to take actions that will help ensure patients have ready access to vaccines from their trusted pharmacies and pharmacists. NACDS is urging states to act in response to the
