We had hoped to announce today that the industry would be coming together in person at the NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE) this August to build upon the success of the virtual NACDS Annual Meeting. The NACDS TSE would have been the perfect time and venue to assess the trajectory of the nation, the industry, retailer-supplier partnerships, and other issues directly related to your business and your customers. NACDS is still committed to this goal. However, the current realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel policies of many NACDS members dictate that in-person conferences remain impractical for the immediate future. As a result, NACDS is announcing that the 2021 NACDS TSE will be held virtually August 23-25. Please know that your strong commitment and engagement in NACDS are deeply appreciated. Together we have united during the pandemic to ensure that America’s pharmacies are the face of neighborhood healthcare. We look forward to honoring and recognizing that in August, and we remain eagerly focused on seeing you in person very soon.

STEVEN C. ANDERSON, FASAE, CAE, IOM