NACDS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

NACDS engages in national conversations about preserving patients’ access to care; enhancing access to newer health and wellness services; and working as partners for stronger and safer communities.

As part of the conversation, NACDS in April 2018 released the “2017 Chain Pharmacy Community Engagement Report” – describing ways that NACDS chain members create value for their communities beyond the health and wellness offerings for which they are well known.

2017-CER

FULL REPORT

An aggregate look at pharmacies’ and stores’ efforts

VIDEO

Report findings, illustrated with examples, as shown at the launch

NACDS_CSR_Summary

REPORT SUMMARY

Report highlights, in a convenient one-page format

In 2017, NACDS chain members reported:

$650 million

total annual giving

1.5 million

total volunteer hours

The three topics ranked most highly as respondents’ areas of focus in 2017:

1. Access to affordable medicines and vaccines

2. Opioid abuse prevention

3. Diabetes prevention and healthy meals

LEVERAGING PHARMACY’S REACH

Collectively, regional and national pharmacy chains bring a personal connection to neighborhoods across the nation. This leads to tremendous effectiveness and potential for pursuing shared value and community engagement.

40,000

Chains operate 40,000 pharmacies

3 million

Chains employ nearly 3 million people

89%

89% of Americans live within five miles of a community pharmacy

#COMMUNITY is a focus on NACDS.org