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In Case You Missed It: New Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Data Show Pharmacy’s Vital COVID Vaccination Role

admin2021-07-16T11:18:28-04:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: CDC, Infographic, Preparedness, Vaccinations|

New Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP) data showcased by The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention highlight yet another example of how central pharmacies are to the nation’s ongoing vaccination campaign.

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.