Leadership charts a new course for pharmacy at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
Retailer-supplier collaboration reaffirmed as cornerstone of NACDS' mission.
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CDR coverage of the 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
Click here for CDR's coverage of the 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, with updates added to this story throughout the April 17–21 event.
Jim Whitman honored with NACDS’ highest distinction: Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
This tribute was particularly significant as Jim has been instrumental in constantly transforming and sustaining the NACDS Annual Meeting and other NACDS meetings and conferences as premier events that foster industry relationships and drive advancement.
Martin Otto honored with NACDS Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
Former H-E-B COO and NACDS Chair celebrated for visionary leadership and lasting impact on chain pharmacy industry.
Incoming NACDS chair Rick Gates talks unity and progress at NACDS Annual Meeting
Walgreens SVP and Chief Pharmacy Officer rallies the industry to modernize, collaborate, and advocate with “one voice” for the future of pharmacy care.
NACDS Foundation awards over $245,000 for scholarships and grants in 2025
The recipients were awarded at a special ceremony marking 30 years of NACDS Foundation scholarships, held during the 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.
NACDS elects 2025-2026 officers, welcomes new and returning members to NACDS board
NACDS board and officers help to fuel NACDS’ innovative and proactive approach.
Second CDR/MMR breakfast at NACDS Annual looks at Nourishing Change Conference
Colleen Lindholz also talked about the Food as Medicine movement, and the need to change the way health care is delivered in America.
NACDS Annual 2025: Leadership shows pharmacies’ commitment to health care innovation and advocacy for policy reform
Retailer-supplier collaboration positioned as central to NACDS' value.
NACDS Annual 2025: Opening Celebration kicks things off with Rob Thomas in concert
Opening Celebration event gave attendees a chance to meet up with new and existing business partners while enjoying a grand assortment of cuisine prepared throughout the evening as well as great live entertainment.
CDR/MMR breakfast at NACDS Annual looks at the latest developments in GLP-1 category
The session addressed the latest GLP-1 developments in a rapidly evolving category that is poised to impact much of what transpires in the food and pharmacy sectors.