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In 2023, NACDS reflects and builds on its work as the collective and collaborative will of the members.

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Pharmacists and Pharmacy Teams

NACDS honors pharmacy’s irreplaceable role in reopening America – and beyond.

Real Reform

Congress Must Act on PBMs

Congress’ work to confront “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” should include Medicare & Medicaid.

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Events

NACDS Total Store Expo

Aug. 17, 2024 – Aug. 19, 2024

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NACDS Foundation Dinner

Aug. 17, 2024

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NACDS Regional

Feb. 11, 2024 – Feb. 13, 2024

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NACDS Annual

Apr. 27, 2024 – Apr. 30, 2024

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NACDS RxIMPACT Day

March 13-14, 2024

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National Association of Chain Drug StoresPharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.Celebrating 90 Years!

Anniversary Year

Honoring Member Engagement

Thank You

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Teams

Real Reform

Congress Must Act on PBMs

Events

NACDS Total Store Expo

NACDS Foundation Dinner

NACDS Regional

NACDS Annual

NACDS RxIMPACT Day

Recent News

NACDS Lauds CMS Letter Challenging PBM and Health Plan Tactics That “Threaten the Sustainability of Many Pharmacies, Impede Access to Care, and Put Increased Burden on Health Care Providers”

A letter released by CMS today states: “We urge plans and PBMs to engage in sustainable and fair practices with all pharmacies – not just pharmacies owned by PBMs – and we are closely monitoring plan compliance with CMS network adequacy standards and other requirements.”

NACDS Praises House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Help Deliver Essential PBM Reforms in Medicaid

House passage of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act includes important aspects of PBM reform in the Medicaid program; demonstrates the strong bipartisan commitment that exists to confront the harmful PBM tactics that threaten people and the pharmacies serving them.

For Americans’ Access to Pharmacy Services, NACDS Defines 2023 Victories and 2024 Needs

Among key progress, 41 states now permanently allow pharmacy technicians to vaccinate – up from 14 states in September 2021

NACDS Highlights 2023 Progress, Looks to the Future in CDR Health Care Outlook Column

Looking ahead to 2024, NACDS remains well positioned through its focus on its true identity. NACDS is the membership, and NACDS executes aggressively on the collective and collaborative will of the membership.

NACDS Lauds House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Passage of More PBM Reforms

NACDS continues to call for urgent enactment of real PBM reform, which at the federal level must include Americans on Medicare and Medicaid and their pharmacies.

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