PALM BEACH, Fla. — Chain Drug Review will provide ongoing coverage of the 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting, with updates added to this story as reporting comes in throughout the event, taking place April 17–21.
The meeting opens on Friday and runs through Tuesday, bringing together senior leaders from the chain pharmacy, retail, and supplier communities for a series of executive-level discussions, business programs, and strategic exchange appointments that drive industry decision-making.
As the industry’s premier “top-to-top” gathering, the NACDS Annual Meeting serves as a central forum for aligning on strategy, strengthening partnerships, and addressing the key issues shaping pharmacy and retail healthcare.
Programming highlights include the NACDS Business Programs on Sunday and Tuesday, featuring speakers such as Doris Kearns Goodwin and Salim Ismail, as well as the NACDS-PAC Breakfast on Monday with Karl Rove offering a perspective on the political environment and its implications for healthcare.
The meeting will conclude Tuesday evening with the Board of Directors Dinner & Entertainment, which will include a tribute to Steven C. Anderson recognizing his 20 years of leadership ahead of his planned retirement at the end of 2026.
Strategic exchange appointments, held throughout the meeting, remain a core component of the event, bringing together retailers and suppliers to discuss business priorities and identify growth opportunities.
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