Berry awarded NACDS Congressional Leadership Award

WASHINGTON During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2nd Annual RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, NACDS honored Rep. Marion Berry, D-Ark., with the NACDS Congressional Leadership Award for his strong commitment and lifetime support of pharmacy.

As the only licensed pharmacist in the United States Congress, Rep. Berry has been a champion for pharmacy’s healthcare priorities, from Medicaid average manufacturer price reform to preserving seniors’ access to durable medical equipment such as diabetes testing supplies from neighborhood pharmacies, NACDS said Thursday.

“As over 250 pharmacy advocates descend on Washington, D.C., for RxIMPACT Day to meet with their respective Members of Congress to advance pharmacy’s priorities, it is only fitting we recognize one of our most vocal advocates in Congress –– Representative Marion Berry,” said NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson. “It is an honor to spotlight one of pharmacy’s true allies on Capitol Hill. Rep. Berry’s commitment, leadership and voice will be missed by pharmacy and by all who are concerned about healthcare delivery.”