NACDS Regional Chain Conference maps “Pathway to Progress”
NACDS leaders hailed the industry for unified advocacy, practical innovation, and a relentless focus on keeping pharmacies open and patients served.
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NACDS key-votes bill containing PBM middleman reforms crucial for reducing Americans’ drug costs and sustaining health care access
"This bill must be enacted with these PBM reforms without delay."
NACDS applauds the Trump administration’s rural health focus
“We commend the Trump Administration’s commitment to bringing healthcare within reach for more Americans.“
2026 Health Care Outlook: Steve Anderson, NACDS
By Steve Anderson, president and CEO of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores
NACDS praises CMS on first round funding for Rural Health Transformation Program
FY26 funding amounts released as NACDS urges states to implement pharmacy-centered solutions.
Pharmacy coalition to congressional leaders: Enact PBM reform now to protect patient access and reduce Americans' drug costs
National pharmacy organizations warn Congress that failure to curb abusive PBM practices has escalated from an emerging threat to an unaddressed crisis for patients and pharmacies.
Registration open for 2026 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill
The event is expected to attract hundreds of pharmacy professionals, student pharmacists, and other allied advocates.
Senate finance leaders introduce bipartisan PBM Reform, NACDS hails move and calls for swift passage
Legislation aims to curtail harmful PBM middlemen tactics that inflate drug costs and force pharmacies to close.
NACDS welcomes Jermaine Smith as vice president of state advocacy
Veteran pharmacy leader brings decades of experience to scale state-level advocacy.
NACDS urges reform as American Diabetes Month ends
NACDS urges policymakers to recognize and reimburse pharmacists' clinical services, especially in communities with decreasing healthcare access.
NACDS submits statement for Senate Finance hearing on the rising cost of health care
“It is imperative to reject the notion that voluntary ‘self-regulation’ is an acceptable alternative to enforceable reform. Self-policing by PBMs is not a solution — it is a stall.”
NACDS to states: Leverage pharmacies to deliver on rural health transformation goals
States focused on chronic disease and rural access should center implementation on pharmacies and pharmacists, modernizing reimbursement and scope of practice policies to ensure success.
NACDS backs Trump administration’s biosimilar action
Pharmacists ready to help Americans save more as FDA streamlines biosimilar approvals and advances interchangeability; NACDS urges Congress to finish its job on PBM reform.
Pharmacy Roundtable: Changing the profession to deliver care differently
There are many headwinds for the industry, starting with reimbursement pressure, but also extensive opportunities for collectively modernizing approaches to elevate the role of the pharmacist.
New Report: Pharmacies can close health care gaps for millions while realizing substantial savings for employers
National study shows pharmacy-based care reduces costs while meeting employee demands for convenient healthcare access.
NACDS issues statement on landmark California PBM reform law
California is the latest state to hold PBMs accountable, help preserve access to pharmacies