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Pharmacy and Pharmacist Groups Urge FDA to Adopt Phased Approach to Implementation of Enhanced Drug Distribution Security Requirements of Drug Supply Chain Security Act in Order to Prevent Interruptions to Patient Care “Specifically, we request FDA use its authority under the law for dispensers to comply with the EDDS requirements no earlier than February 27, 2026.”

2023-07-17T13:30:01-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: , , |

“Specifically, we request FDA use its authority under the law for dispensers to comply with the EDDS requirements no earlier than February 27, 2026.”

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Momentum Builds in Advancement and Coverage of PBM Reform From industry trade press, to publications serving the broader business community, to media outlets relied on by government decision-makers, important story lines about pharmacy benefit manager reform continue to generate headlines and attention across the nation.

2023-06-22T10:22:20-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: , , , , , |

From industry trade press, to publications serving the broader business community, to media outlets relied on by government decision-makers, important story lines about pharmacy benefit manager reform continue to generate headlines and attention across the nation.

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In Case You Missed It: Mass Market Retailers Outlines Future-Focused Priorities Defined During 2023 NACDS Annual

2023-09-12T09:36:04-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: , , , , |

See Jeff Woldt’s May 22 article in Mass Market Retailers — “Time is right for NACDS to once again 'deliver’” — which describes well NACDS’ pro-patient, pro-pharmacy policy priorities.

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Foundation Launches Nearly $2 Million in Support of New Research The NACDS Foundation recently launched nearly $2 million in support of new research projects that seek to address gaps in healthcare access, especially in vulnerable and underserved populations.

2023-09-12T09:36:50-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: |

The NACDS Foundation recently launched nearly $2 million in support of new research projects that seek to address gaps in healthcare access, especially in vulnerable and underserved populations.

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In Case You Missed It: HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Talks ‘Clever’ PBM Middlemen Tactics During Senate Hearing

2023-03-29T17:38:36-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: , , , |

Last week, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra appeared before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to provide testimony on the FY 2024 Funding Request and Budget Justification of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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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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