National Association of Chain Drug StoresPharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.

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.

Published On: January 6, 202136 words0.3 min readCategories: ArticleTags: NACDS

On COVID vaccinations: NACDS national and regional members are extremely well prepared as a result of their hard work, of their planning and execution, and of the education and training of pharmacy teams.

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.

National Association of Chain Drug StoresPharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.

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.

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On COVID vaccinations: NACDS national and regional members are extremely well prepared as a result of their hard work, of their planning and execution, and of the education and training of pharmacy teams.