Rite Aid seeks buyers amid store closures
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection earlier in the month for the second time in less than two years.
Pharmacy
NACDS urges a strategic tariff plan to ensure medication access
NACDS supports the Administration’s goals of strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing but emphasizes the need for a phased, targeted approach.
Walmart Canada opens in-store pharmacy clinics in Canada
With the convenience of the pharmacy clinic and pharmacy services under one roof, patients will benefit from a one-stop shop experience for their healthcare needs.
NACDS Foundation welcomes new members to its board of directors
Directors from Unilever, Kroger Health, Inmar Intelligence, Haleon, Colgate-Palmolive, and Walmart will support the Foundation’s ongoing focus on research and education.
NACDS welcomes 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.
GoodRx Tracker reveals inflation’s toll on prescriptions and consumer essentials
This tracker offers both a 10-year and a 1-year view and arrives just as policymakers weigh new tariffs and economic decisions that could further impact costs.
Incoming NACDS chair Rick Gates talks unity and progress at NACDS Annual Meeting
Gates delivered a message rooted in pharmacy's proud history and future promise, emphasizing the urgent need for the industry to speak and act with one voice.
NACDS elects 2025-2026 officers, welcomes new and returning members to NACDS board
NACDS board and officers help to fuel NACDS’ innovative and proactive approach.
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.”
2025 NACDS Annual: Leadership shows pharmacies’ commitment to health care innovation and advocacy for policy reform
Retailer-supplier collaboration positioned as central to NACDS value.
EmpiRx Health launches AllyRx
The first-ever national pharmacy care network explicitly built for pharmacy and grocery retailers.
Walgreens to close 500 locations this year
The restructuring efforts follow Walgreens' $10 billion acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners earlier this month, which is known for acquiring struggling retail brands and has a track record of implementing cost-cutting measures.
CRN warns against vitamin A misuse for measles prevention
Research has not established vitamin A’s effectiveness in preventing measles infection.
CHPA praises Mississippi law against illegal PSE sales
“A well-supported NPLEx benefits everyone – it protects communities, promotes transparency, and maintains responsible access,” said CHPA's Carlos Gutierrez.
AARP partners with NACDS for Nourish My Health campaign
Nourish My Health reaches millions of Americans, particularly in regions with high rates of diet-related diseases.
FMI applauds reintroduction of bipartisan PBM reform act
In a statement, FMI highlighted the essential role of supermarket pharmacies and the damaging impact of PBM practices on pharmacy viability.