RECENT NEWS
DEA ARCOS Data Release: NACDS Statement on Pharmacy’s Commitment as Part of the Solution to Opioid Abuse
NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, issued a statement regarding pharmacies' long-standing and ongoing commitment as part of the opioid-abuse solution.
DIR Fee Relief Urged in NACDS’ New Cable, Broadcast, Digital Ads NACDS: “Dire” problem for patients, pharmacies must be fixed in drug-pricing bill
NACDS: “Dire” problem for patients, pharmacies must be fixed in drug-pricing bill
NACDS Praises Missouri’s E-prescribing Law as Proactive Step in Opioid Abuse Prevention Sixty-two percent of Missouri voters support e-prescribing requirement as a fraud and abuse prevention strategy
Sixty-two percent of Missouri voters support e-prescribing requirement as a fraud and abuse prevention strategy.
Need for DIR Fee Relief Hits Home for Congress
During the Fourth of July congressional recess, members of Congress learned firsthand about key pharmacy issues—particularly about the need for direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee relief as part of a drug-pricing legislative package.
NACDS Commends Delaware’s E-prescribing Law as Critical Step in Opioid Abuse Prevention Sixty-four percent of Delaware voters support e-prescribing requirement as a fraud and abuse prevention strategy
Sixty-four percent of Delaware voters support e-prescribing requirement as a fraud and abuse prevention strategy.
Pharmacies. The face of neighborhood healthcare.
Medication Resource
With their extensive education and training, pharmacists help patients obtain and use medications accurately, safely and effectively.New Services
Pharmacists provide vaccinations, health education, and disease state testing and management, in partnership with doctors and other professionals.It wasn’t until 2009 that all 50 states allowed pharmacists to give the flu vaccine. As of 2015, each state allows pharmacists to give at least three vaccines.
Trusted & Accessible
Pharmacists rank highly among the most trusted, approachable and accessible health professionals, and are especially valued by those in the greatest need.Affordability
Through effective treatment and prevention, pharmacists boost health and reduce costs – and also help patients navigate insurance and use generics.79% of registered voters say pharmacists are credible information sources on opportunities to save money.
Nine-in-ten Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy, and patients trust the care and advice that pharmacists provide. With experience on the front lines of accessible, quality and affordable healthcare, we’re eager to collaborate even more to improve health and wellness—and their delivery in neighborhoods across the nation.
NACDS Meetings Make Connections Happen
NACDS has designed its calendar of industry meetings and conferences to create an integrated approach to strategy and execution. Retailers and suppliers use the NACDS Regional Conference, the NACDS Annual Meeting and the NACDS Total Store Expo to set up their success throughout the entire store.
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