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NACDS Urges CMS to Make Pharmacies Central to Modernizing Prior Authorization and Advancing Interoperability

2026-06-22T14:15:15-04:00Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

In comments to the agency, NACDS calls for reforms that work within real-world pharmacy workflows — reducing the administrative burdens that delay patients' access to their medications.

NACDS' consistent engagement on interoperability issues is part of the Association's bold commitment to fostering innovations essential for the future of pharmacies and for advancing Americans' health and wellness.

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CNBC’s Cramer: “If [President Trump] wants to put a stake in inflation, he goes after the pharmacy benefit managers”

2025-01-22T16:11:39-05:00Categories: In Case You Missed It|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

January 22 Squawk on the Street highlights need for PBM reform, a key piece of NACDS’ “Four Wins to Make America Healthy Again”

In December, President Trump pledged to take on the middlemen in two national TV appearances in one week

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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.

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