ARLINGTON, Va. — An examination of data on more than 1.5 million Medicaid enrollees found that when prescription drugs are taken appropriately as prescribed by a physician there is a reduction of other medical costs for certain Medicaid populations. The research, undertaken to examine the impact of changes in prescription drug use on medical costs,
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has named new directors for federal government and pharmacy affairs. NACDS said Friday that Colin Brainard will join the association as director of federal government affairs, effective Sept. 21. In the role, he will serve as congressional liaison on issues impacting pharmacy, with a focus
DENVER — The health and wellness landscape is changing, and retailers able to navigate it will be better positioned for success. That ability and the capacity to build networks were key points made at the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo in Denver by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ top two leaders. “You think
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) co-authored a Health Affairs article on research finding that when prescription drugs are taken as directed by a physician, other medical costs are reduced for certain Medicaid beneficiaries. Titled “Increased Use Of Prescription Drugs Reduces Medical
Rite Aid Corp. chairman and chief executive officer John Standley recently explained how retail pharmacies can promote value-based care in an opinion piece for the Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News on Philly.com. Standley stresses that new payment models and value-based payments, which focus on the quality rather than the quantity of care, can help the nation grapple
The 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo, the third year of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ marquee event, brought together more than 5,600 retailers and suppliers for four days of innovative programming and exhibits at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from Aug. 22 to 25. Attesting to the high level of interest that
DENVER — NACDS-TV gave a look at the packed exhibit hall as the show floor opened on Sunday, day two, at the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo. Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, noted that the turnout for this year’s Total Store Expo shows how well
DENVER — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores honored the achievements of several retailers at the Total Store Expo, with the Harold W. Pratt Award — pharmacy’s highest honor — going to Rite Aid executive vice president of pharmacy Robert Thompson. Thompson was presented the Pratt Award by NACDS chairman Randy Edeker on Sunday
DENVER — Amid today’s fast-changing retail and health care environments, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores stands as a key resource for its retailer and supplier members, NACDS leaders said at the Total Store Expo here. Speaking Sunday during the Total Store Expo’s business program NACDS chairman Randy Edeker, who also is chairman, chief
A successful trade association reflects the membership. That is certainly the case with National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ programming related to innovation and technology utilization at retail. The NACDS Total Store Expo highlights the state of the industry as well as the direction of the industry — because the industry itself is NACDS’ guide.
We are hearing that retailers’ “dance cards” for the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo are filling up quickly. Between the popular “Meet the Market” sessions and meetings planned with suppliers in the Exhibit Hall, schedules are going to be full of opportunities to forge plans and hopefully to discover some of the next big things.
ARLINGTON, Va. — Exhibit space for the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo has sold out, a month before the annual chain drug industry event kicks off in Denver. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Friday that although the exhibit floor space is filled, online registration is still open for retailers and suppliers that
ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6), which the National Association of Chain Drug Stores said will speed the pace of cures and medical breakthroughs and position pharmacy to play a pivotal role in the delivery of new drug treatments to patients. NACDS said Friday
ARLINGTON, Va. – Next month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores plans to air a series of webinars to help retailers and suppliers prepare for this summer’s 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo. NACDS said Tuesday that the educational webinars, which the association developed, will help attendees plan and navigate their trade show experience in
