RECENT NEWS
NACDS Lauds Enactment of Oregon PBM Reform Bill
NACDS is applauding the enactment of Oregon House Bill (HB) 4149. HB 4149 will provide the state with enforcement authority, requiring pharmacy benefit managers to be licensed by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services beginning January 1, 2025.
NACDS Joins Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network’s Accountable Care Action Collaborative
NACDS joins a long list of dedicated Accountable Care Action Collaborative members working together to transform the accountable care landscape beyond payment reform.
The Passion behind Kroger’s NACDS RxIMPACT Participation
NACDS.org caught up this week with past NACDS Chair Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, The Kroger Co., to discuss the company’s outstanding engagement in myriad NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots programs, including the recent March fly-in event on Capitol Hill.
New CDC Study Underscores Irreplaceable Role of Pharmacy
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study reveals new data related to Federal Retail Pharmacy Program contributions to bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations; underscores scalability of pharmacy-based services for future public health emergencies.
NACDS’ Conferences among Events That “Sparkle with Engagement”
NACDS is aligning its meetings with the industry's health and wellness innovation - and a national magazine is taking notice.
Pharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.
Medication Resource
With their extensive education and training, pharmacists help patients obtain and use medications accurately, safely and effectively.New Services
Pharmacists provide vaccinations, health education, and disease state testing and management, in partnership with doctors and other professionals.It wasn’t until 2009 that all 50 states allowed pharmacists to give the flu vaccine. As of 2015, each state allows pharmacists to give at least three vaccines.
Trusted & Accessible
Pharmacists rank highly among the most trusted, approachable and accessible health professionals, and are especially valued by those in the greatest need.Affordability
Through effective treatment and prevention, pharmacists boost health and reduce costs – and also help patients navigate insurance and use generics.79% of registered voters say pharmacists are credible information sources on opportunities to save money.
Nine-in-ten Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy, and patients trust the care and advice that pharmacists provide. With experience on the front lines of accessible, quality and affordable healthcare, we’re eager to collaborate even more to improve health and wellness—and their delivery in neighborhoods across the nation.
NACDS Meetings Make Connections Happen
NACDS has designed its calendar of industry meetings and conferences to create an integrated approach to strategy and execution. Retailers and suppliers use the NACDS Regional Conference, the NACDS Annual Meeting and the NACDS Total Store Expo to set up their success throughout the entire store.
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