WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has pulled out of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, depriving the retail pharmacy trade group of the country’s largest drug chain by number of stores. CVS also owns the nation’s biggest pharmacy benefits manager. CVS’ nearly 10,000 stores made up almost a quarter of the pharmacies NACDS represents. “Every
ARLINGTON, Va. — As part of an ongoing effort to demonstrate pharmacies’ continued and vital role in serving the American public — and in driving the future of total health and wellness — NACDS is releasing a series of digital content that illustrates the unique value of pharmacy. VISIT THE CAMPAIGN WEBSITE Since the earliest
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) submitted a letter to the Biden Administration detailing five key recommendations to support a seamless transition of COVID-19 vaccinations from government-purchased product to commercially available supply — while maintaining patients’ critical access to care. The letter lays out five key areas of priority.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced that Jonathan Swan, national political reporter for Axios, will speak at the NACDS Political Involvement Reception during the 2022 NACDS Total Store Expo, which will be held August 27-29 in Boston, Mass. Swan is regarded as one of the best-sourced reporters covering both political
Orlando, Fla. –Registration is now open for the 2023 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Regional Chain Conference — “Focus on the Future” — to be held January 29-31 in Orlando, FL, during NACDS’ 90th Anniversary year. Justin Heiser, chief operating officer for Thrifty White Pharmacy and the 2023 Regional Chain Conference chair; Brian Nightengale, president of
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) on Wednesday lauded the advancement of five supported provisions as part of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s consideration of a legislation to reauthorize Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fees. Meanwhile, the Association maintained its caution against personal drug importation
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS announced on Thursday two upcoming NACDS-led listening sessions to support the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health — an event which is slated to take place in September 2022. The first session, for NACDS-member retailers, will be held on June 23. The second session, for NACDS-member suppliers, will be held
ARLINGTON, Va. — On Tuesday, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and 93 other patient, public health, and state and national pharmacy groups signed a letter to the Biden Administration urging “formal clarification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on potential expiration of pharmacy personnel flexibilities granted during the pandemic.” READ LETTER Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, May 11, March of Dimes hosted its 40th Annual Gourmet Gala in Washington, DC, and the NACDS Foundation returned as a Platinum Sponsor of the event. The Gourmet Gala makes possible research, education, advocacy and programs that “help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.” This year, the Gourmet Gala brought
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS member pharmacies and pharmacy teams are demonstrating tremendous leadership by hosting members of Congress for pharmacy tours as part of the NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program. Seventeen NACDS RxIMPACT pharmacy tours have taken place since January 2022 — and NACDS members continue to help urge Congressional support on issues of vital importance to pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS on Monday expressed appreciation for a new federal rule that will help to reduce seniors’ out-of-pocket prescription drug costs by improving transparency of exorbitant direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees imposed by payers on pharmacies. NACDS insists that comprehensive DIR fee reform now depends on further legislative and regulatory action to
ARLINGTON, Va. — On Wednesday, April 27, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and more than 65 healthcare entities, pharmacy associations, patient, provider, public health and retail organizations signed a letter to Congressional leaders urging “Congress to act without delay and safeguard Americans’ access to COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccin[ations]” by replenishing the Health
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Newly elected NACDS Chair Brian Nightengale today addressed NACDS-member retailers and suppliers with a strong focus on “the challenges [the industry] face[s], the opportunities we have as a profession and how NACDS is well positioned to be a catalyst for … a new and transformative era for pharmacy.” Nightengale, who oversees Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a
PALM BEACH, Fla. — NACDS Foundation presented more than $220,000 in scholarships and grants through the NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program, recognizing ten schools and colleges of pharmacy for their innovative and diverse educational programs which aim to advance patient care and public health. The recipients were presented with their awards last night at an NACDS
