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Article: NACDS helps raise consumer awareness.(National Association of Chain Drug Stores to coordinate drug store pharmacies' public health services)
- Article from:
- Chain Drug Review
- Article date:
- April 26, 1999
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Because of the high trust that the public places in pharmacists and the public's easy access to pharmacists as health care providers, many outside organizations approach NACDS to seek the industry's involvement in health education and promotion campaigns.
"Chain pharmacies are recognized by the public as a valuable health resource center and a place they can seek needed health information," says Phil Schneider, NACDS Managing Director of PublicAffairs. "As more individuals take command of their health needs, it's logical for them to consult pharmacists on medication issues. For some people the pharmacist may be the only health professional they ...