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New: NACDS LIVE on Tariffs

An April 8 online event addressed the topic on retailers’ and suppliers’ minds.

Health & Wellness Innovation

Food Is Medicine advancement is one example of NACDS’ lean into the future.

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PBM Reform Now

Congress and the states need to act now to protect Americans, communities, and their pharmacies.

Featured Program:

Join fellow pharmacy and supplier advocates committed to articulating the value of pharmacy to federal and state policymakers.

Events

NACDS Regional

January 17 – 19, 2025

NACDS Annual

April 26 – 29, 2025

NACDS Total Store Expo

August 23- 25, 2025

NACDS Foundation Dinner

August 23, 2025

Recent News

NACDS Foundation Awards More than $245,000 for Scholarships and Grants in 2025
Foundation celebrates 30 years and $5 million in support of pharmacy education.
April 29, 2025

Read Time: 3.6 min.
NACDS Elects 2025-2026 Officers, Welcomes New and Returning Members to NACDS Board of Directors
NACDS Board and officers help to fuel NACDS’ innovative and proactive approach.
April 28, 2025

Read Time: 1.9 min.
NACDS: Changes Needed to “Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act”
NACDS urges changes to adequately protect patients and pharmacies.
April 28, 2025

Read Time: 1.1 min.
At 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting, Leadership Emphasizes Pharmacies’ Commitment to Healthcare Innovation and Advocacy for Policy Reform
Retailer-supplier collaboration positioned as central to NACDS value.
April 27, 2025

Read Time: 3.1 min.
Emily Dowsett Joins NACDS as VP, Communications
Dowsett brings healthcare, consumer goods, and association experience and a proactive approach to communications and government affairs.
April 17, 2025

Read Time: 1.4 min.

NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

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