Advocacy

The letter, from GMDC | Retail Tomorrow, the National Grocers Association and the International Housewares Association, is aimed at encouraging collaboration and partnerships in support of smaller suppliers of "non-essential" categories.

NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson offers a statement on racism and discusses how the organization is committing itself to diversity and inclusion efforts to help members better serve their team members and communities.

Pending approval by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, House Bill 20-1061, which has passed the Colorado House and Senate, will authorize pharmacists to prescribe and dispense HIV PrEP or PEP medications.

The San Antonio-based retailer is creating a $1 million fund president Craig Boyan said would be used to advance the conversation around race and racial inequities.

Industry organizations are urging federal and state authorities to increase security on pharmacies to prevent drug diversion and keep pharmacies open.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to codify reimbursement of pharmacies for COVID-19 tests at the same rate as physicians.

Drug Store News profiles nine retail employees who have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic and made an impact on customers.

Walgreens president Richard Ashworth took to "Good Morning America" to highlight the chain's push to expand its COVID-19 testing capacity nationwide.