Legislation by Sen. Joni Ernst pursues flexible, state-focused drug disposal strategies to help address the opioid abuse epidemic.
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.
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.
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) was impressed with healthcare services and cost savings during his pharmacy tour of the Genea Healthcare in Waukegan, Ill., this week.
NACDS was proactive on several fronts last week in providing recommendations and reinforcing policy solutions on combating the opioid crisis.
Lawmakers' constituent newsletters and social media posts reflect the success of NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill on pressing issues—including the opioid abuse epidemic.
More than 450 community pharmacists, pharmacy executives, student pharmacists, and national and state association allies and others—representing 50 states—convened in Washington, D.C. March 7-8 for the 10th annual NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill.
More than 400 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill pharmacy advocates are set to reach 100 percent of all House and Senate offices today for the first time in the event's history.
NACDS underscored strategies to combat the opioid epidemic this week to Senate and House Committees.
In a January 2018 national survey conducted by Morning Consult, and commissioned by NACDS, 76% supported rules that all prescriptions must be handled electronically, rather than by paper or fax.