Milken Institute unveils report to advance pharmacy-based healthcare access
Action-driven framework, supported by NACDS, sets the stage for pharmacies as engines of disease prevention and whole-person health.
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NACDS elevates Mary Medawar and Andrew Klapmust to VP roles
“These leadership appointments reflect NACDS’ unwavering focus on member-driven progress and the advancement of chain pharmacy.”
Futurist Peter Diamandis to keynote NACDS Total Store Expo 2025
Diamandis has launched the Ansari X PRIZE, sparking the private spaceflight industry, and founded over 25 companies in health tech, space, venture capital, and education.
PCMA and NACDS respond to PBM reform legislation in Illinois
The legislation includes banning spread pricing and requiring PBMs to pass 100% of manufacturer rebates to health plans or patients.
NACDS urges Congress act as key PBM reforms are stripped from budget bill
The removed provisions—a ban on PBM spread pricing in Medicaid managed care and a reimbursement rate floor—were included in both the House bill and the Senate Finance Committee's version.
NACDS urges federal agencies to include pharmacies in health data infrastructure
NACDS’ call to action comes amid ongoing efforts by the HHS to modernize the U.S. healthcare technology ecosystem.
NACDS applauds Senate action on PBM reforms, joining House in bipartisan push
The legislation would require full transparency from PBMs, including the complete pass-through of ingredient costs and pharmacy dispensing fees.
The CPG Guys: Health and wellness with Walmart’s Kevin Host
Kevin Host is the SVP of Pharmacy at Walmart.
NACDS praises Texas for landmark PBM reform legislation, SB 1236
New law safeguards pharmacies and expands patient access.
NACDS praises Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia lawmakers for critical PBM reform legislation, HB 196
New law ushers in transparent pharmacy reimbursement for state health plans, fueling momentum for further progress in Georgia and nationwide.
NACDS applauds inclusion of Medicaid PBM reform in Reconciliation Bill
Long-overdue Medicaid PBM reforms would protect American taxpayers, patients, pharmacies.
NACDS observes Women’s Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Month
May campaign highlights NACDS members’ support of Nourish My Health.
NACDS urges strategic tariff plan to ensure medication access
“Our members serve as healthcare lifelines in communities nationwide — we cannot afford disruptions that leave pharmacy shelves empty,” says NACDS president and CEO.
NACDS praises Governor Youngkin, Virginia lawmakers for transformative move to “single PBM”
Save Our Pharmacies Act Deliversnew transparency and access for Virginia Medicaid patients.
NACDS hails introduction of H.R. 3164 to expand pharmacist services for medicare beneficiaries
Bipartisan bill positions pharmacies as vital healthcare access points for seniors, driving solutions for healthier communities.
NACDS issues statement on Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act
“In its current form, this bill would undermine the pro-patient benefits of the pharmacist’s role in medication dispensing.”