NY State Lawmakers & Advocates Rally Against Governor’s Opioid Tax
At the NY State Capitol today, lawmakers and advocates urged the rejection of Gov. Cuomo's proposed "opioid tax."
NACDS Lauds Seven-Day Prescription Bill to Mitigate Opioid Abuse Bill would help prevent addiction and abuse, and help prevent opioids from falling into the wrong hands
The bill - introduced by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) - would help prevent addiction and abuse, and help prevent opioids from falling into the wrong hands.
NACDS Praises Arkansas E-prescribing Law Preventing Opioid Abuse Sixty-four percent of Arkansas voters support e-prescribing requirement as a fraud and abuse prevention strategy
Sixty-four percent of Arkansas voters support e-prescribing requirement as a fraud and abuse prevention strategy
NACDS Welcomes 2019 National Drug Control Strategy, Affirms Pharmacy’s Absolute Commitment to Drug Abuse Prevention Strategy touches on key aspects of NACDS’ public policy recommendations
NACDS today welcomed the White House’s release of the 2019 National Drug Control Strategy, and expressed in particular the Association’s commitment to collaboration as part of the solution to the opioid-abuse epidemic.
NACDS Attends Oklahoma Opioid Conference
NACDS attended a conference this week hosted by Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) lauding the passage of new opioid legislation.
NACDS Applauds Pennsylvania E-prescribing Law to Help Prevent Opioid Abuse Seventy-six percent of Pennsylvania voters support e-prescribing requirement as fraud-and-abuse-prevention strategy
The new law requires that all controlled substance prescriptions be electronically prescribed, with certain exceptions. Thirteen states now have enacted an NACDS-backed mandate. The signing of Pennsylvania's law occurred on the same day that a new federal law was signed by President Trump.
NACDS at White House to Mark “Historic Action” on Opioid Abuse Epidemic as President Signs Bill with NACDS Recommendations Legislation includes pharmacists’ insights from front lines of care; NACDS to remain focused on serving as part of the solution
The event - titled “A Year of Historic Action to Combat the Opioid Crisis” - included President Trump's signing of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6).
NACDS Invited to White House Event to Commemorate “Historic Action” on Opioid Abuse Epidemic
NACDS has been invited back to the White House for an event on Wednesday, October 24, that is titled “A Year of Historic Action to Combat the Opioid Crisis.” We also anticipate soon President Trump’s signing of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act – which reflects aspects of all four of the policy topics recommended by NACDS to help address opioid abuse.
U.S. Senate Passes NACDS Policy Recommendations in Opioid Bill Legislation headed to President’s desk bears pharmacists’ insights from front lines of care, reflects pharmacy’s commitment as part of the solution to abuse
Legislation headed to President’s desk bears pharmacists’ insights from front lines of care, reflects pharmacy’s commitment as part of the solution to abuse.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes NACDS Policy Recommendations in Opioid Bill NACDS lauds Congress’ decisions on e-prescribing, initial fills, drug disposal, PDMPs – and enhanced MTM eligibility
NACDS is lauding Congress’ decisions on e-prescribing, initial fills, drug disposal, PDMPs – and enhanced MTM eligibility.
