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NACDS Comments to SAMHSA Highlight the Critical Role of Pharmacies in Expanding Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Services Call on SAMHSA to help ensure that the regulatory framework for medications for opioid use disorder treatment continues to accommodate evolving practice models that deliver treatment services in new and innovative ways – and in different patient care settings

admin2023-02-16T14:22:46-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug Safety, Drug_Abuse, Pharmacy_Value|

Call on SAMHSA to help ensure that the regulatory framework for medications for opioid use disorder treatment continues to accommodate evolving practice models that deliver treatment services in new and innovative ways – and in different patient care settings.

In Case You Missed It: White House Celebrates End of X-Waiver Requirement, NACDS-Backed Law Change Included in December Omnibus Bill

admin2023-01-26T09:19:50-05:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse, Drug_Safety|

A White House ceremony on Tuesday marked the end of the “X-waiver” requirement.

NACDS Backs “Partial Fill” Concept to Curb Opioid Abuse, Makes Recommendations to DEA for Success of New Rule Goal is careful use of prescription opioids and reduction of quantity of unused controlled substances that could be diverted or abused

admin2021-02-03T15:03:35-05:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse|

Goal is careful use of prescription opioids and reduction of quantity of unused controlled substances that could be diverted or abused.

NACDS Urges Mandatory Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances Comments to DEA call electronic prescribing an “important tool to improve patient health outcomes and combat the misuse, abuse, and diversion of controlled substances”

admin2020-06-26T15:19:44-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: DEA, Drug_Abuse|

NACDS is urging the DEA to make electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS) mandatory.

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.