NACDS praises House Ways and Means Committee passage of Main Street Pharmacy Act
New NACDS/Morning Consult polling shows policy is backed by overwhelming public support.
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NACDS applauds House action on organized retail crime bill
NACDS praised the House for passing the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, which aims to improve law enforcement coordination against organized retail theft and supply chain crime.
FMI praises House passage of Organized Retail Crime Bill
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act would create an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within Homeland Security Investigations at the Department of Homeland Security
NACDS submits comments to FDA on expanding access to nonprescription drugs
Comments emphasize the importance of coordinated policy and operational alignment to support affordable and seamless patient access.
Steve Anderson honored with NACDS’ Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
A 20-year legacy of leadership at NACDS earns the Association its most prestigious distinction.
New NACDS chair David Warner calls for unity, urgent action at 2026 Annual Meeting
In inaugural address, KPH Healthcare Services president and CEO champions pharmacists as the answer to America's healthcare access crisis.
NACDS Foundation awards record-breaking $300,000 in scholarships
Foundation marks 31 years of advancing pharmacy education with largest investment to date.
NACDS announces 2026-2027 officers and board of directors
Dynamic leadership slate builds on strong momentum for pharmacy advocacy and innovation.
Leadership charts a new course for pharmacy at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
Retailer-supplier collaboration reaffirmed as cornerstone of NACDS' mission.
Walgreens’ Gates shares insights at exclusive retailmediaIQ breakfast
Rick Gates, Walgreens’ chief pharmacy officer and current NACDS chairman, kicked off the NACDS Annual Meeting with a retailmediaIQ-sponsored breakfast discussion.
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.
NACDS: Leadership that empowers
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores continues to benefit from strong, consistent leadership across its board, representing the full spectrum of pharmacy retail.
NACDS - Leadership that empowers: Mike Wysong, CARE Pharmacies
As a board member and former chairman of NACDS and chief executive officer of CARE Pharmacies, Mike Wysong has emphasized communication and alignment as critical drivers of growth.
NACDS - Leadership that empowers: Anthony DalPonte, Albertsons Cos.
Anthony DalPonte, a board member of NACDS and senior executive at Albertsons, focuses on growth and profitability by enhancing pharmacy roles, boosting efficiency, and enabling pharmacists to deliver better patient care.
NACDS - Leadership that empowers: Kevin Host, Walmart
As former chairman of NACDS and executive vice president of pharmacy at Walmart, Kevin Host has been a leading advocate for expanding the role of community pharmacy.
NACDS - Leadership that empowers: Dave Warner, KPH Healthcare Services
As incoming NACDS chairman and CEO of KPH Healthcare, Dave Warner takes on a key role at a crucial time, leveraging decades of experience in transformation to help NACDS support pharmacy operators amid policy, reimbursement, and care delivery changes.