March 20, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Donald Trump, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, opioid abuse, opioid prescribing, Steve Anderson, Stop Opioids Abuse
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores applauded President Donald Trump’s new program to combat the drug abuse epidemic, dubbed “Stop Opioids Abuse and Reduce Drug Supply and Demand.” Announced by yesterday, the Stop Opioids Abuse plan targets what the White House said are key drivers of the opioid abuse crisis, including
March 19, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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2018, Issue 03-19-2018, Issues, News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores took part in this month’s White House Opioid Summit as it continues to give retail pharmacy’s take on how to combat the opioid abuse epidemic. Kevin Nicholson, vice president of public policy and regulatory affairs at NACDS, represented the association at the March 1 event,
March 2, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores took part in yesterday’s White House Opioid Summit and continues to give retail pharmacy’s take on how to combat the opioid abuse epidemic. Kevin Nicholson, vice president of public policy and regulatory affairs at NACDS, represented the association at Thursday’s event, which featured panels on education, prevention,
February 26, 2018 by Brian Bossetta and Chain Drug Review
2018 NACDS Regional Chain Conference, Alex Gourlay, NACDS Retail Advisory Board, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson
2018, Issue 02-26-2018, Issues, News
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As it marks 85 years of representing traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies and supplier partners, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is looking forward — as it demonstrated during its 2018 NACDS Regional Chain Conference here earlier this month. One of the keynote speakers during the
February 26, 2018 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
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2018, Issue 02-26-2018, Issues, Opinion
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is gearing up for three big events in the coming months, each of which will offer stakeholders in community pharmacy an opportunity to advance the interests of their organization and the industry as a whole. Taken together, NACDS RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill, the NACDS Annual Meeting and
February 23, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — Next month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores will set an all-time high for reach and participation when pharmacy advocates head to Washington, D.C., for the 2018 NACDS RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill. NACDS said that at its 10th annual RxImpact Day lobbying drive, to be held March 7 and 8, more
February 22, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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2018, Issue 02-26-2018, Issues, News, Slideshows
Executives from regional drug and supermarket chains from across the country met in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., earlier this month at the 2018 NACDS Regional Chain Conference. This year’s theme, “Igniting Possibilities,” underscored the opportunity for attendees to share insights and ideas, engage in business and benefit from strategy sessions conducted by peers. “I have a
February 12, 2018 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
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2018, Issue 02-12-2018, Issues, News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The “untenable” procedures around direct and indirect remuneration fees (DIR fees) can be righted with measures reducing costs for beneficiaries and the government, while promoting a more quality-driven health care system, says the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS expressed that message in comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
February 12, 2018 by Brian Bossetta
2018 NACDS Annual Meeting, Jim Collins, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Peggy Noonan, Steve Anderson
2018, Issue 02-12-2018, Issues, News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has slated two top speakers for its Sunday Business Program at the 2018 NACDS Annual Meeting, which will be held April 21 to April 24 in Palm Beach, Fla. — Pulitzer-prize winning columnist Peggy Noonan and author and management educator Jim Collins. Noonan’s writing for
February 7, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has been tabbed to speak at the NACDS Political Action Committee Breakfast, held at the 2018 NACDS Annual Meeting. The NACDS-PAC Breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, April 23. The NACDS Annual Meeting runs April 21 to 24 in Palm Beach, Fla. Bush was elected as Florida’s
February 7, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
2018 NACDS Regional Chain Conference, Alex Gourlay, Dan Ferrara, DIR fees, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Steve Anderson, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Wegmans Food Markets
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Pharmacy retailers and suppliers have a world of possibilities in front of them amid an evolving retail health care landscape, industry executives said at the 2018 NACDS Regional Chain Conference. The conference gathered regional drug and supermarket chains (four to 250 locations) with supplier partners that help meet their customers’ health and wellness
February 6, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Certificate Program, point-of-care certificate program, rapid diagnostic testing, Steve Anderson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched an updated Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Certificate Program. NACDS said Tuesday that it revised the point-of-care certificate program to offer a richer, more engaging experience for learners and trainers. Incorporating suggestions from past participants and instructors, the program can now be implemented via a streamlined, practice-based format.
January 29, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
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Leading Headlines, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — Author and Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan will speak at the upcoming National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting. NACDS said Monday that Noonan is scheduled for the first Business Program session on Sunday morning, April 22. As previously announced, author and business expert Jim Collins is set to speak in the second
January 25, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
2018 NACDS RxImpact Day, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill, Steve Anderson
Leading Headlines, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — This year, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill will literally bring a nationwide voice to Washington, D.C. Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of NACDS, said Thursday that the 2018 NACDS RxImpact Day scheduled for March 7 and 8 will include pharmacy advocates from all 50