October 29, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dave Fitzsimmons, NACDS
Leading Headlines
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding Dave Fitzsimmons, senior vice president of finance and administration at NACDS, for his recognition as the Association TRENDS 2021 Association CFO of the year. Each year, the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Awards honor the critical leadership role that CFOs play in keeping nonprofit organizations moving forward. This year, honorees
October 21, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is welcoming the Biden Administration’s announcement of operational planning for COVID vaccinations for children ages 5-11 – should the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authorize and recommend a vaccine for this age group. The newly
October 14, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, NACDS, Striving Toward Health Equity in the National COVID-19 Response – The Role of Pharmacies
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va.– A new report released Thursday by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security describes pharmacies’ success before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in confronting health inequities and disparities and issues recommendations for further progress in this critical area. The report, entitled “Striving Toward Health Equity in
October 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
NEW YORK — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ charitable arm said Tuesday that this year’s Foundation Dinner has been cancelled, due in part to ongoing travel restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. “The NACDS Foundation was truly looking forward to coming together again in December with our partners and supporters, yet we will
October 11, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
ARD Ownership Award, NACDS, New Jersey pharmacy owner Anthony Minniti
Pharmacy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – New Jersey pharmacy owner Anthony Minniti has received this year’s NARD Ownership Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA’s Annual Convention, which was held Oct. 9-12, in Charlotte, N.C. The NARD Ownership Award recognizes an independent community pharmacist who embraces entrepreneurial spirit through promotion and demonstrated excellence in
October 7, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Ed Morgan, Emerson Industry Day 2021, NACDS, The Emerson Group
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
PHILADELPHIA — While the COVID-19 pandemic is by no means a thing of the past, its profound impact over the last 18 months on so many different aspects of life has naturally raised the question of what lies ahead, what is next — for individuals, for society, for industry. For the retail industry as a
October 6, 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) 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
September 29, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), NACDS, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and CEO Steven Anderson, has been selected to chair the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) board of directors. Anderson assumed this responsibility at the ASAE Annual Meeting, which was held virtually earlier this month. This week, he is playing a leadership role at
September 20, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
26th Annual National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation Scholarship Program, NACDS, Sara Roszak
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — Last week, through the 26th Annual National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation Scholarship Program, the NACDS Foundation awarded $130,000 in scholarships to seven schools and colleges of pharmacy for their innovative and diverse educational programs which aim to advance patient care and public health. The 2021 recipients were celebrated and
August 20, 2021 by NACDS staff
NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — As the nation continues to combat the COVID-19 virus and emerging variants, it remains more important than ever for Americans to stay current with vaccinations and other critical health and wellness needs. This National Immunization Awareness Month, NACDS reminds the American public of the crucial importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and seasonal
August 6, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
biosimilar, FDA, NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
Editor’s note: The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) published the following article on their website on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval Semglee as the first interchangeable biosimilar product: In an historic move last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) as the first interchangeable biosimilar product. With this approval,
August 4, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS, Steve Anderson is president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va.— NACDS is commending the Biden Administration for taking important action to expand American adults’ access to seasonal flu vaccinations throughout the 2021-2022 flu season. On Wednesday, August 4, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra extended authorities under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act to include pharmacy
August 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS, The Power of A Gold Award – presented by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS has been named a 2021 Power of A Gold Award winner for its COVID-19 Pharmacy and Public Empowerment Campaign. The award recognizes NACDS’ advocacy for policy changes at the state and federal levels that have further empowered pharmacies’ COVID-19 response and, most critically, helped protect the patients they serve. The Power of
July 9, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Medicaid reimbursement, NACDS
Leading Headlines
SEATTLE – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Community Pharmacists Association, and Washington State Pharmacists Association on Friday cheered a move by the Department of Justice that could signal victory in their case against unfairly low reimbursements for pharmacies that treat Medicaid patients. On Jan. 19, the last day of the Trump administration,
