Sustaining the Pharmacy Access That Patients Expect

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Pharmacists: Trusted Healthcare Professionals

79% of Americans say they trust their pharmacist when it comes to patient-centered healthcare.

Pharmacists: Trusted Healthcare Professionals

79%

79% of Americans say they trust their pharmacist when it comes to patient-centered healthcare.

This poll was conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by NACDS between August 2-August 4, 2025 among a sample of 2,201 Adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Adults based on age, gender, race, educational attainment, region, gender by age, and race by educational attainment. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

Federal and State Actions That People Expect

NACDS works with coalitions that are advancing specific policies to enhance Americans’ access to pharmacist-provided services.

At the federal level, it’s time to ensure seniors in Medicare can access more pharmacist services that are approved by state policies.

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In the states, it’s time to build on the ever-growing momentum for “test and treat” policies related to common illnesses.

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In the states, it’s time to fully leverage pharmacy teams to provide all CDC ACIP-recommended or FDA-approved or authorized vaccines.

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The Case for Pharmacy Patient Care

“Expanding access to pharmacy-based healthcare services is not just a policy imperative – it’s a public health necessity”

The Milken Institute has issued a blueprint for pharmacies to serve even more as front-line partners in advancing health, prevention, and care.

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