National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)

07/10/2025

📣 NACDS commends Congressman Buddy Carter for his leadership in introducing the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act.

For too long, PBMs have operated unchecked, wielding outsized influence as intermediaries in the prescription drug supply chain, driving up medication costs and forcing pharmacies to close.

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Today marks a defining moment in the journey to reshape American healthcare. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) strongly commends Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA), Rick Allen (R-GA), Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN...

07/03/2025

Thank you to Governor JB Pritzker for signing House Bill 1697, the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, into law. This is a decisive victory for Illinois patients, pharmacies, and communities that will deliver robust , prescription drug pricing, pharmacy access, and health insurance requirements across the state.

NACDS extends its gratitude to Representative Natalie Manley and Senator Dave Koehler for maintaining momentum, championing HB 1697, and ensuring its passage in the Illinois General Assembly.

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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is celebrating a decisive victory for Illinois patients, pharmacies, and communities as Governor J.B. Pritzker signs House Bill 1697, the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, into law. This landmark legislation delivers robust reforms to pharmacy...

07/02/2025

Thank you to Senator Benton Sawrey and Representatives Grant Campbell, MD, Cody Huneycutt, and Heather Rhyne for your leadership in the passage of HB 67, which allows pharmacists to test and treat influenza, providing valuable and accessible care to North Carolinians.

07/02/2025

Thank you to Governor Josh Stein for signing HB 67 into law. This legislation includes a commonsense provision that empowers pharmacists to test and treat for flu, helping North Carolinians access care quickly and conveniently.

HB 67 is a practical step toward a more responsive, community-based health care system — and a win for patients across the state.

06/17/2025

Thank you to the Senate Finance Committee for including critical Medicaid in its version of the budget reconciliation bill.

👉 If enacted, the legislation would demand full transparency and accountability from PBMs, requiring 100% pass-through of ingredient costs and professional dispensing fees directly to pharmacies, eliminating spread pricing, and ensuring that Medicaid managed care pharmacy reimbursement reflects the actual cost of medications. These reforms are among those needed to confront PBM middleman tactics that inflate Americans’ drug costs, that force pharmacies to close, that make healthcare more remote and out of touch in communities throughout the nation, and that further burden taxpayers.

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06/13/2025

Thank you, Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Chairman Roy Freiman, for leading the charge on and highlighting the threat of pharmacy deserts in New Jersey. Your leadership is vital to protecting patient access and community care 🙌

NJ pharmacists and advocates held a press conference on Monday to speak out for tighter regulations on pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs.

05/28/2025

NACDS commends Texas’ unwavering commitment to pharmacy benefit manager following the signing of Senate Bill 1236 into law by Governor Greg Abbott. This milestone legislation, passed unanimously by the Texas Legislature and championed by Senator Bryan Hughes and Representative Cody Harris, marks a significant moment in the fight for fairness, transparency, and access to pharmacy care.

SB 1236 stands as a testament to Texas’s resolve, building upon the state’s previous PBM reform legislation and delivering crucial new protections for pharmacies.

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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today commends Texas' unwavering commitment to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform following the signing of Senate Bill 1236 into law by Governor Greg Abbott. This milestone legislation, passed unanimously by the Texas Legislature and champione...

05/14/2025

For more than two decades, Texans have relied on pharmacists for safe and convenient access to vaccinations and medication. Now, we have an opportunity to solidify your pharmacist’s ability to care for our communities.

Texans support their pharmacies for MANY reasons – from convenience to accessibility. Take action on HB 3540 to keep our access to prescription drugs and pharmacy offerings. Vote YES!

Texans deserve access to the medication and immunizations they need, when they need them. You have the opportunity to extend pharmacies’ capability to provide access to care statewide. Vote for HB 3540!

Caroline Harris Davila Wes Virdell for Texas Representative Brad Buckley Hillary Hickland for Texas Richard Hayes for Texas House Shelby Slawson for Texas Mike Olcott Keresa Richardson for Texas Rep. Shelley Luther State Representative Ben Bumgarner Andy Hopper Representative Matt Shaheen Jeff Leach Representative David Spiller James Frank Representative Mihaela E. Plesa Stan Lambert Drew Darby for Texas Carrie Isaac State Representative Eddie Morales Jr. Mary González Rep. Suleman Lalani Vincent "Vince" Perez Joe Moody Don McLaughlin for Texas House State Representative Brooks Landgraf Dustin Burrows for Texas Stan Kitzman John Smithee Caroline Fairly for Texas Ken King Candy Noble Representative Ramon Romero, Jr. State Representative David Lowe Salman Bhojani Nate Schatzline For Texas State Representative Tony Tinderholt Nicole Collier for District 95 State Representative David Cook John McQueeney for Texas Giovanni Capriglione Charlie Geren State Representative Venton Jones State Representative Chris Turner

05/14/2025

For more than two decades, Texans have relied on pharmacists for safe and convenient access to vaccinations and medication. Now, we have an opportunity to solidify your pharmacist’s ability to care for our communities.

Texans support their pharmacies for MANY reasons – from convenience to accessibility. Take action on HB 3540 to keep our access to prescription drugs and pharmacy offerings. Vote YES!

Texans deserve access to the medication and immunizations they need, when they need them. You have the opportunity to extend pharmacies’ capability to provide access to care statewide. Vote for HB 3540!

Gary VanDeaver State Representative Brent Money Cecil Bell Jr. State Representative Keith Bell Cole Hefner Daniel Alders for Texas Rep. Jay Dean Cody Harris State Representative Trent Ashby Representative Brian Harrison Joanne Shofner, Texas State Representative, HD 11 Trey Wharton for Texas House District 12 Angelia Orr for Texas Paul Dyson for Texas Steve Toth Will Metcalf Representative Stan Gerdes State Representative Janis Holt Ellen Troxclair Terry Wilson Dade Phelan State Representative Terri Leo Wilson Dr. Greg Bonnen Representative Cody Thane Vasut Matt Morgan Ron Reynolds Gary Gates State Representative Jeff Barry AJ Louderback, State Representative HD30 Ryan Guillen Elect Todd Hunter Katrina Pierson Representative Denise Villalobos Oscar Longoria State Representative District 35 State Representative Sergio Muñoz, Jr. Janie Lopez State Representative HD37 Erin Gamez Armando "Mando" Martinez Terry Canales State Representative Bobby Guerra Richard Peña Raymond J.M. Lozano Schoolcraft for Texas State Representative Erin Zwiener for Texas House Sheryl Cole Rep. Vikki Goodwin Donna Howard Rep. Gina Hinojosa James Talarico Lulu Flores for HD 51

05/13/2025

We urge your YES vote on SB 389 to support patient access to the care that they need and the pharmacies that support them. ✅

🔹Stop paying pharmacies below the costs of acquiring medications.

🔹Create a single-state PBM for Medicaid.

It’s time to stand up for patients and pharmacies — we urge Nevada legislators to support SB 389!

Shelly Cruz-Crawford for Nevada
Edgar Flores
State Senator Rochelle Nguyen
Carrie Ann Buck
Nicole Cannizzaro
Roberta Lange
Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop - NV Senate District 8
Melanie Scheible
Lori Rogich
Julie Pazina for Nevada Senate District 12
Skip Daly
Ira Hansen
Angie Taylor for Senate District 15
Lisa Krasner
Robin Titus
John Steinbeck
John Ellison For Nevada
Jeff Stone for Nevada
James Ohrenschall

05/13/2025

Today, NACDS commended the inclusion of vital Medicaid pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) middleman reforms in the draft reconciliation legislation.

👉 Long-overdue Medicaid would protect American taxpayers, patients, and pharmacies.
👉 NACDS urges a continued push for also-crucial reforms of PBM middleman tactics in Medicare.

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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today commended the inclusion of vital Medicaid pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) middleman reforms in draft reconciliation legislation. If enacted, these broadly supported reforms would represent a significant victory for increased transparency and...

05/08/2025

A sincere thank you to Senator Travis Hackworth, Russet Perry, Senator Aaron Rouse, Senator Ghazala Hashmi, Delegate Joshua Cole, Delegate Terry Kilgore, Katrina Callsen, Delegate Kathy Tran, Senator L. Louise Lucas, Keith Hodges, and Otto Wachsmann for pushing - the Save Our Pharmacies Act - over the finish line.

The successful passage and signing of this legislation mark a significant milestone in the pursuit of accountability and clarity regarding the practices of PBMs.

A new chapter in pharmacy care and patient access is underway in Virginia. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today lauded Governor Glenn Youngkin and the legislature for their efforts to enact H.B. 2610, the Save Our Pharmacies Act. The passage and ultimate signing of this legisl...