NACDS’ all-levels and all-branches of government approach to PBM reform prioritizes the enactment, implementation, enforcement, and oversight of reforms.
The new campaign highlights pharmacies' role in providing personalized preventive care.
By Steve Anderson, President, CEO National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Arkansas and Massachusetts are the latest states to hold PBMs accountable, help preserve patient access to the medications right for them.
The NACDS Foundation's Faculty Scholars Program supports pharmacy professors in advancing impactful research.
NACDS is hailing PBM reforms contained in the 118th Congress’ culminating legislative package, and is urging the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to advance this continuing resolution to President Biden’s desk for signature.
NACDS: “As the continuing resolution is finalized, Americans and their pharmacies are watching and waiting for real PBM reform now to lower drug costs and to protect pharmacy access”.
“We also laud the commitment of other Republican and Democratic members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate who are working hard to deliver comprehensive PBM reform before year’s end."
NACDS reflects on achievements and impact of Nourish My Health in its first year; looks ahead to continued momentum in 2025.
NACDS presses for PBM reforms necessary for Americans in Medicaid and Medicare and for their pharmacies.
NACDS urges action this year to address "America's complicated - and costly - system for paying for medicines" as described in the article.
A recent NACDS poll highlights strong voter support for PBM reform and the significant influence healthcare issues had on voters' decisions in the 2024 elections.
“Soon a new administration and a new Congress will assume the mantle of leadership. Our nation’s pharmacies and pharmacy teams – the face of neighborhood healthcare – stand ready to work with them for sound policy of importance to all Americans.
"This article is yet another important demonstration of the need for Congress to enact the bipartisan PBM reforms on which the hard work already has been done."
More than two-thirds of registered voters agree that their member of Congress “should do whatever it takes” to ensure Congress enacts PBM reform legislation in 2024.
