NACDS RxIMPACT Pharmacy Tours Speak Directly to Congress
NACDS RxIMPACT pharmacy tours engage members of Congress and their staff on the vital healthcare services pharmacists provide on a daily basis.
NACDS Lauds Senate Panel’s Action on Bill to End “Gag Clauses” S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act, helps pharmacies help patients even more in reducing out-of-pocket prescription drug costs
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee passed legislation by Sen. Sue Collins (R-ME) that would do away with efforts to prevent pharmacists from informing patients when a medication can be purchased at a lower price without using insurance.
NACDS RxIMPACT Rallies Senate Support for Action on DIR Fees Urging Senators to sign letter to HHS Secretary is the most recent action of NACDS’ grassroots advocacy program on this pressing issue
NACDS RxIMPACT pharmacy advocates are urging Senators to sign a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar that is being led by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT).
House Passes Bipartisan Opioid Abuse Package with NACDS-backed E-prescribing Bill
The Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (H.R. 3528) would require electronic prescribing for Schedule II through V controlled substances prescriptions covered under Medicare Part D to help prevent fraud, abuse and waste.
Senate Panel Passes NACDS-backed E-prescribing Bill to Help Address Opioid Abuse
The Senate Finance Committee passed the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (S. 2460). The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee passed companion legislation (H.R. 3528) on May 9.
Senate Judiciary Committee Moves NACDS-Backed Drug Disposal Bill Sen. Joni Ernst’s bill would create flexible, state-focused drug disposal strategies to help address the opioid abuse epidemic
Sen. Joni Ernst’s bill would create flexible, state-focused drug disposal strategies to help address the opioid abuse epidemic. The legislation is consistent with the spirit of NACDS’ policy recommendations and with pharmacies’ current drug disposal initiatives.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes NACDS-backed E-prescribing Bill to Help Address Opioid Abuse
The bill – the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (H.R. 3528) – would require electronic prescribing for Schedule II through V controlled substances prescriptions covered under Medicare Part D to help prevent fraud, abuse and waste.
NACDS Endorses Drug Disposal Bill Commends Sen. Joni Ernst’s work for flexible, state-focused drug disposal strategies to help address the opioid abuse epidemic
Legislation by Sen. Joni Ernst pursues flexible, state-focused drug disposal strategies to help address the opioid abuse epidemic.
NACDS Highlights Pharmacy’s Role as Part of Solution for Opioid Abuse
NACDS provided recommendations on policy changes to the House Energy and Commerce Committee during this week's congressional hearing on combating the opioid abuse epidemic.
Advocates Urge Congress to Highlight Provider Status Bill
NACDS RxIMPACT launched all-out letter-writing campaigns this week urging advocates to spotlight the value of H.R. 592, The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enforcement Act.