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Martin Otto Receives NACDS Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
Former H-E-B COO and NACDS Chair celebrated for visionary leadership and lasting impact on chain pharmacy industry.
April 29, 2025

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New NACDS Chair Rick Gates Champions Unity and Progress at NACDS Annual Meeting
Walgreens Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer rallies industry to modernize, collaborate, and advocate with “one voice” for the future of pharmacy care.
April 29, 2025

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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With Executive Order Issued, NACDS Urges Trump Administration to Deliver PBM Reform for Americans
NACDS welcomes President Trump’s further scrutiny of PBM middlemen and intent to advance reforms as costs of inaction soar.

NACDS emphasizes the importance of enacting the sound reforms that are ready to go and broadly supported in the Congress.
April 16, 2025

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The Alliance to End Hunger Joins NACDS’ Nourish My Health
Campaign highlights nutrition’s essential role in supporting overall health and wellness.
April 16, 2025

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NACDS Congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on Confirmation as CMS Director
NACDS calls for swift action on PBM reform legislation and implementation to safeguard Americans’ healthcare affordability and accessibility

NACDS touts pharmacies’ health and wellness innovation to confront the chronic disease crisis
April 3, 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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