Industry Advocacy

WASHINGTON — The Association for Accessible Medicines has rolled out a new video and infographic in support of its campaign for patients to call on their representatives to support legislation supporting the generics industry. The materials outline AAM’s case for passing the Creating and Resorting Equal Access to Equivalent Samples Act.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With Congress back from its August recess, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has shared some data about the efforts it made to reach out to lawmakers in their district. The organization said that more than half of NACDS RxImpact 2017 activities allowed advocates access to legislators who support pharmacist provider status, and that almost 20% signed on to support the bill following the in-district efforts.

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Tuesday announced several keynote speakers for its upcoming event, The Conference, taking place Oct. 18–21 at The Ritz-Carlton in Marana, Ariz.

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Harris Teeter on Wednesday launched a donation card campaign to support United Way. From Aug. 30, 2017 through Sept. 29, 2017, Harris Teeter customers will be invited to make a $1, $3 or $5 donation to United Way at checkout.  

In 2016, Harris Teeter raised more than $458,000 for local United Way chapters as part of this campaign.  

As victims continue to suffer in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the industry has stepped up efforts to help provide relief to residents in the devastated areas. What is your company doing to help? DSN is working on a story about what the vendor community is doing to help communities affected by Harvey. To be included, email us using subject line “Hurricane Harvey” at [email protected] and tell us your story.

SAN DIEGO — Upsher-Smith hosted a wine tasting Monday night at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego during NACDS Total Store Expo.

In newspaper ads placed in selected Congressional districts this August, NACDS is thanking members of the U.S. House of Representatives for co-sponsoring the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592/S. 109). NACDS also is urging the members of Congress to work toward ultimate passage and enactment of the legislation.

WAUKESHA, Wis. — The Forbes Agency Council has added Dave Wendland, VP of strategic relations and member of the owners group for Hamacher Resource Group, into its ranks.

“It’s a privilege to be invited to join the Forbes Agency Council and I’m thrilled that HRG’s deep and broad retail supply chain expertise will reach a wider audience. I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences and insights, as well as being able to tap into the knowledge of my fellow council peers,” said Wendland.