Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NCPA CORE Leadership Program Open House, online. Scott Pace and NCPA’s Drew Register will detail our new CORE leadership and business development program during this virtual forum.
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NACDS gives chain pharmacy’s highest honor to Randy Edeker at 2024 NACDS Annual Meeting
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair Randy Edeker with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015-2016.
NACDS urges Congress to make PBM reform a priority in upcoming hearings
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is urging lawmakers, the U.S.
Walmart’s Kevin Host elected NACDS chair
so that pharmacies may continue to deliver “never-ending innovations” across the total store for Americans in their moments
NACDS Foundation awards $175,000 in scholarships to advance patient and community health
PALM BEACH, Fla. –The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced $175,000 in scholarships and grants through the 29th Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education.
Walmart to close 51 health clinics
Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service, saying the the company doesn’t see a viable business model in primary care. “Back in 2019, we launched Walmart Health centers.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for colchicine capsules
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application colchicine capsules, 0.6mg.
NACDS elects 2024-2025 officers, welcomes new members to board and executive committee
PALM BEACH, Fla. – During the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, NACDS elected new officers and five newly elected Board of Directors members for the coming year. Additionally, NACDS re-elected two Board of Directors members whose terms were set to expire.
NACDS Foundation welcomes three new members to board
PALM BEACH, Fla. – At the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, the NACDS Foundation announced the addition of three new members to the NACDS Foundation Board of Directors. Each Director will serve a one-year term.
CVS buys Medicare Advantage brokerage
According to a report in Modern Healthcare, CVS Health has acquired Medicare Advantage broker platform Hella Health. The online platform offers plans from Aetna, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurers.
NACDS gears up for dramatic change for pharmacy
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores will move from strength to strength when Kevin Host succeeds Mike Wysong as the organization’s chairman during the NACDS Annual Meeting here this week.
Anderson optimistic despite lack of congressional action
The pharmacy industry and National Association of Chain Drug Stores are at an inflection point, says NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson.
Soleo Health unveils pharmacy in Jackson, Miss.
FRISCO, Texas –Soleo Health, a national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced today the opening of its latest pharmacy and ambulatory infusion center (AIC) in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Momentum for PBM reform surges
While the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has a full plate of issues to deal with, without question the most pressing is PBM reform.
