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NACDS Hails Introduction of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act of 2025
Critical reforms would confront PBM middleman tactics that inflate Americans’ medication costs and that force pharmacies to close.
July 10, 2025

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Futurist Peter Diamandis to Headline 2025 NACDS Total Store Expo Business Program
Visionary XPRIZE founder to bring exponential technology insights to industry’s premier health, wellness, consumer goods event.
July 8, 2025

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NACDS Salutes Governor Pritzker, Illinois Lawmakers for Latest PBM Reform Legislation, HB 1697
Law signals a new chapter for drug affordability, pharmacy access, and patient care across the state
July 2, 2025

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Urgent Advocacy on Budget Reconciliation Bill
NACDS is aggressively working a situation involving PBM reform and the budget reconciliation bill that the U.S. Congress currently is considering.
June 27, 2025

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NACDS Champions Pharmacy’s Role in Building a Modern Health Technology Ecosystem
Association urges CMS and ASTP/ONC to leverage pharmacies in federal health data initiatives.
June 18, 2025

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NACDS Observes Men’s Health Month and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June Campaigns Highlight Members’ Support of NACDS Nourish My Health.
June 17, 2025

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NACDS Commends Senate Finance Committee for Inclusion of Medicaid PBM Reform in Reconciliation Text
Senate joins House in championing policies to protect American taxpayers, patients, pharmacies.
June 17, 2025

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In Case You Missed It: New NACDS Ads Tell Congress to “Call the Vote” on PBM Reform
Budget bill presents a current opportunity to address the rising costs of federal inaction.
June 5, 2025

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NACDS Applauds Texas for Landmark PBM Reform Legislation, SB 1236
New law safeguards pharmacies and expands patient access.
May 28, 2025

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NACDS Hails Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia Lawmakers for Critical PBM Reform Legislation, HB 196
New law ushers in transparent pharmacy reimbursement for state health plans, fueling momentum for further progress in Georgia and nationwide.
May 16, 2025

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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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