RECENT NEWS
NACDS Participates in Opioid Crisis Solutions Summit
NACDS participated in the Opioid Crisis Solutions Summit this week in Washington, D.C. Recommendations included e-prescribing for controlled substances and a national prescription drug monitoring program, both of which correspond to NACDS’ policy recommendations for solutions to opioid abuse.
NACDS Event Furthers Collaboration with Virginia Official on Opioid Issues, and More
Dr. Dan Carey, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources, spoke about opioid issues during the NACDS Retail Advisory Market Immersion in Richmond.
NACDS Praises Iowa E-prescribing Law to Help Prevent Opioid Abuse 75 percent of Iowa voters support e-prescribing requirement as fraud-and-abuse-prevention strategy
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) signed HF 2377, an opioid omnibus bill which includes an electronic prescribing requirement for all drugs in the state of Iowa, effective January 1, 2020.
Memo to Chain Members on Administration’s Drug Pricing Policies
NACDS updated chain members on the Trump Administration's announcement regarding prescription drug pricing policies, and indicated events over the next several days expected to provide more details.
Lewis Drug, Partners Screen Record Level of Patients on “Melanoma Monday”
A Lewis Drug location in Sioux Falls, SD, on Monday, May 7, 2018, made possible the screening of approximately 170 patients for skin cancer.
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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