In Health and Wellness: Five Things That Can’t Return to “Normal”
Over the past 18 months, pharmacy has gone from one of the nation’s great hopes to one of the nation’s true heroes in the response to COVID-19.
FDA Approval of Interchangeable Biosimilar Means Patients Will Have Greater Access to Affordable Medications Provided by Local Pharmacists, Pharmacies
In an historic move last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) as the first interchangeable biosimilar product.
Celebrating July 4th? Thank Your Pharmacist. National Association of Chain Drug Stores President & CEO Steven C. Anderson
Thank you to America’s pharmacy teams for helping to make 2021’s July 4th celebrations just that – true celebrations!
NACDS, Member Pharmacies Unite with Diverse, All-Female School to Prepare Students for Profession in Community Pharmacy NACDS and member companies remain committed to pursuing initiatives which cultivate a culture of inclusiveness, diversity, equity, awareness and excellence; partner with Elizabeth Seton High School to strengthen the pipeline for diverse, skilled professionals to enter the pharmacy workforce
NACDS and member companies remain committed to pursuing initiatives which cultivate a culture of inclusiveness, diversity, equity, awareness and excellence; partner with Elizabeth Seton High School to strengthen the pipeline for diverse, skilled professionals to enter the pharmacy workforce.
“Here, Ready and Efficient,” Fruth Gets COVID Shots to Arms
To embark on an inspirational hour, ask Fruth Pharmacy President Lynne Fruth, a member of the NACDS Board of Directors, about West Virginia’s success in getting COVID-19 vaccines to patients’ arms. All of her stories contribute to an unmistakable narrative: the priorities of taking care of patients and proving pharmacy’s unique ability to do just that.
Personal Thoughts on the Events of This Week
Members of the NACDS staff team requested my personal thoughts about the events in our nation's capital on Wednesday, January 6. The following is the text of an email that I sent to the entire NACDS staff team on Thursday, January 7, which I would like to share with the NACDS membership as well.
NACDS 2021 Pharmacy Outlook in Chain Drug Review
An op-ed by NACDS' Steve Anderson about pharmacies' preparation, role, strategies, responsibilities and barriers heading into 2021.
Still Rising: NACDS Members Continue to Answer the Nation’s Call "That ad rings as true today as it did when we launched it. For that, the amazing heroes of this industry – and many other heroes as well – deserve tremendous appreciation."
NACDS launched our “Rise” ad on April 2. We pledged that NACDS members would be there for America during the pandemic – lights on, doors open – just as in prior emergencies. That ad rings as true today as it did when we launched it. For that, the amazing heroes of this industry – and many other heroes as well – deserve tremendous appreciation.
In Memoriam: Gene Bailey
NACDS and our industry mourn the loss of highly respected industry executive Gene Bailey. Gene was unique in that he worked not only for NACDS chain and associate members, but he also served as a member of the NACDS staff from 1998-2002.
Meijer Pharmacist Takes Flu-Vaccination Messages to National Stage in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Event
I want to thank and recognize Heather Schultz, a pharmacist at a Meijer Pharmacy in Saginaw, Michigan, for representing the profession, the industry, her company, and NACDS so effectively in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation event. Many thanks as well to NACDS Chair Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer, Inc., and the entire Meijer team for their engagement in this event.
