NACDS announced “Four Wins to #MakeAmericaHealthyAgain” – immediate actions the Trump Administration can take to improve the affordability and accessibility of quality care for all Americans #MAHA ⤵️ Read the Release: bit.ly/40Bzlz6 Read More: bit.ly/3WnaDQF

👏 Yesterday, @GovPhilScott signed H.588 into law — giving Vermont pharmacists and pharmacy technicians the authority to test for and treat common illnesses like strep throat and the flu. For Vermonters — especially in rural communities where timely care can be hard to reach — that means getting answers and starting treatment at a place they already know and trust: their local pharmacy. With more than one in four Vermonters now living in a pharmacy desert, the pharmacies that remain have never been more essential as access points. NACDS was proud to partner with the Vermont Department of Health, Office of Professional Regulation, and the Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS) to advocate for the bill’s passage — and we thank the bill's sponsors for their leadership in getting it across the finish line. With H. 588 now law, Vermont has a real opportunity to deliver more convenient access to care in the communities that need it most. Vermont has $195 million in year-one Rural Health Transformation funding with expanding pharmacy test-and-treat capacity as part of the strategy. Directing those dollars toward test-and-treat expansion will help patients get answers sooner and begin treatment faster, strengthening pharmacies as community-based partners in a more coordinated rural healthcare system. Read more: nacds.org/governor-scott-sig…

👏 @GovBillLee has signed the FAIR Rx Act into law — a landmark win for TN pharmacies and patients. 👏   Thank you to @TNPharmacists for their vital leadership advocating for this bill, and to sponsor Sen. Bobby Harshbarger, whose steadfast commitment was instrumental in its passage. NACDS was proud to work alongside TPA and the bill sponsors to help protect patient access and affordability and ensure a level playing field for pharmacies. Read more: nacds.org/governor-lee-signs…

👏 Big win for seniors: the House Ways & Means Committee has passed the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act (H.R. 3164). One step closer to expanding access to pharmacist-provided care for Medicare beneficiaries. Read more: pharmacycare.org/future-of-p…

👏 This morning, the House Committee on Ways and Means passed the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act (H.R. 3164) out of committee — a major step toward giving seniors easier access to care at their local pharmacy.

The legislation, authored @RepAdrianSmith (R-NE), would formally recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers under Medicare, enabling beneficiaries to receive pharmacist-provided testing and treatment for certain respiratory illnesses, such as flu, strep throat, and RSV, in states that already authorize pharmacists to perform these services.

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9 in 10 Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy, yet outdated barriers still prevent seniors from accessing timely care from trusted pharmacists close to home. Grateful my bipartisan Main Street Pharmacy Access Act passed out of @WaysandMeansGOP, bringing us one step closer to ensuring patients get the care they need—when and where they need it.

PASSED: The Ways and Means Committee just passed H.R. 3164, the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act. This bill enables Medicare coverage for pharmacist-provided testing, vaccinations, and treatment for common infectious diseases and is a transformative solution to expand access to care in communities facing significant physician shortages, especially across rural America. @RepAdrianSmith

This #NationalPreventionWeek, the NACDS Foundation is proud to support research initiatives focused on improving health outcomes, strengthening access to care, and advancing community health and well-being. 🩺

Last night, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan, NACDS-supported Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (H.R. 2853) by a vote of 348-60 — a major win for retailers, suppliers, and consumers. 👏

The bill now heads to the Senate. 

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🏛️ Congratulations to the newly elected NACDS officers, Board of Directors members, and Executive Committee members announced at the 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting! 👏 David B. Warner, KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. (@KinneyDrugs) — Chair
👏 Aaron Wiese, @HyVee — Vice Chair
👏 Colleen Lindholz, @kroger — Treasurer Welcome to new Board members Tim Cernohous (@MyGNP), Kimberly Frazier (@SamsClub) and Katie Scanlon (@Publix), and congratulations to Executive Committee members Anthony DalPonte (@Albertsons) and Mike Stigers (Wakefern Food Corp./@ShopRiteStores). Together, this leadership team will help continue advancing pharmacy access, patient care, and healthcare innovation. Read more: nacds.org/nacds-announces-20…

👏 Big moments for the NACDS Foundation at #NACDSANNUAL: We’re thrilled to welcome Bill Shinton, PharmD (@Kroger) & John Marraffa, Jr., RPh (@KinneyDrugs) to the @NACDSFoundation Board, and congratulate Christie Boutte, PharmD, RPh, IOM, on her election as President. For 31 years, the Foundation has advanced pharmacy education, research, and community health — and these new leaders look forward to building on that legacy. Read more: nacdsfoundation.org/news/nac…

👏 $300K invested in the future of pharmacy. The NACDS Foundation marks its largest scholarship investment ever — advancing education and patient care. Congratulations to all the recipients & massive thanks to our sponsors 🤝 Read more: nacdsfoundation.org/news/nac…

📰 Earlier today, @NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson announced his retirement after two decades at the helm of the Association, effective Dec. 31, 2026. Please join us in celebrating a career of dedication and excellence in advancing chain pharmacy and supplier partners. Read more: nacds.org/steve-anderson-ann…

📰@NACDS submitted a statement for the record ahead of the @HouseCommerce @EnergyCommerce Subcommittee on Health's hearing on “Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the Prescription Drug Supply Chain.” The enactment last week of the most significant federal pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms advanced to date marks a pivotal turning point in federal oversight of the drug supply chain. In its statement, NACDS highlighted the importance of ensuring these Medicare-focused reforms are implemented as Congress intended and emphasized that continued scrutiny and additional policy action will be necessary to address remaining gaps and evolving PBM practices. Read more: nacds.org/nacds-calls-for-co…

What a wonderful signing ceremony to see! Thank you for your leadership, @POTUS. “Congress and the Trump Administration are delivering a historic win for the American people and for the trusted pharmacies that serve as the face of neighborhood healthcare. These PBM reforms are integral to reducing people’s drug costs and keeping pharmacy care within reach.” Read more: nacds.org/historic-congress-…

👏In a vote of 217-214, the U.S. House just passed appropriations legislation that includes critical pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms for which NACDS has long advocated. The legislation now heads to President Trump for his signature! #PBMReform Read our statement from @NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson: nacds.org/historic-congress-…

📰 "As pharmacy closures accelerate, the cost of inaction becomes increasingly severe. When a pharmacy closes, patients lose access, communities lose a trusted healthcare provider, and small businesses disappear," says Brian Clark, CEO of @yourSCPhA. "South Carolina can protect patient choice and stabilize access to care by advancing meaningful pharmacy benefit manager reform, starting with H.4791 and S.342. Delay is not an option." We couldn’t agree more. PBM practices are driving pharmacy closures, limiting patient choice, and undermining access to care across South Carolina — particularly in rural and underserved communities. Now is the moment for state leaders to act and deliver real PBM reform that protects patients, preserves local pharmacies, and strengthens the healthcare infrastructure communities rely on every day. #PBMReform Check out the full column 👇 postandcourier.com/opinion/c…

👏In a vote of 71-29, the U.S. Senate just passed appropriations legislation that includes critical pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms for which NACDS has long advocated. #PBMReform Read our statement from @NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson: nacds.org/u-s-senate-advance…

As Americans work to turn New Year’s resolutions into lasting routines, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and participating member pharmacies have spent the past few weeks reinforcing the essential role pharmacies play in supporting the health and well-being of communities nationwide. @HyVee @meijer Learn more at nourishmyhealth.com! #NourishMyHealth #PharmacyBasedCare #PharmacyCare #PharmacyImpact

As Americans work to turn New Year’s resolutions into lasting routines, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and participating member pharmacies have spent the past few weeks reinforcing the essential role pharmacies play in supporting the health and well-being of communities nationwide. @GiantEagle @MyGNP @HealthMart Learn more at nourishmyhealth.com! #NourishMyHealth #PharmacyBasedCare #PharmacyCare #PharmacyImpact

👏The U.S. House just passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes critical pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms that NACDS has long advocated for! #PBMReform Read our statement from @NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson: nacds.org/u-s-house-takes-la…