Chain Drugstore Daily @ NACDS AM • April 25, 2023

CHAIN DRUGSTORE Daily

Weleda Acts in Harmony with People and Nature

For over 100 years, Weleda has connected people t o n a t u r e t h r o u g h p l a n t - r i c h , N A T R U E c e r t i f i e d natural skin care, baby care and personal care products A pioneer in biodynamic farmi n g s i n c e 1 9 2 1 , W e l e d a ’ s e t h i c a l b u s i n e s s p r i n c ip l e s h a v e b e e n recognized with numerous awards globally including the German Sustainability Award, the Swiss Ethics Award and the Green Brand Award 2020 The brand also received B Corp certification in 2021

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Neighbourhood Pharmacies a Trusted Voice in Canada

An interview with Sandra Hanna, RPh , Chief Executive O f f i c e r , N e i g h b o u r h o o d P h a r m a c y A s s o c i a t i o n o f Canada

CDD: Neighbourhood Pharmacies hosts some of the m o s t w e l l - a t t e n d e d e v e n t s i n t h e p h a r m a c y s e c t o r W h a t a t t r a c t s p a r t i c i p a n t s t o c o m e back year after year?

SH: Members and partners tell us our events are among their favorites in the country!

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Kroger Health Supports Everyday Wellness

An interview with Colleen Lindholz, President, Kroger Health

CDD: What sets Kroger Health apart from other retail healthcare organizations?

CL: Kroger Health’s approach to care includes nurse practitioners, pharmacists and dietitians. Our team, coupled with the healthy food choices that Kroger grocery stores offer make a wide range of healthcare options available under one roof By the nature of who we are and what

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Amplify Your Reach with GoodRx

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GoodRx has a range of digital solutions t h a t e m p o w e r y o u t o e n g a g e p a t i e n t s a n d p r o v i d e r s d u r i n g the most important m o m e n t s o f t h e healthcare journey. F i n d o u t m o r e a b o u t p a r t n e r i n g with GoodRx

For more information, email nacds@goodrx com or stop by Table #618

Visory Health: Rx Savings Built for You

An interview with Susan L Lang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Visory Health

CDD: What made you decide to create Visory Health?

SL: About 20 years ago, I went from being a hospital administrator to a patient I was hit head on by a drunk driver on m y w a y t o a h o s p i t a l b o a r d meeting. Experiencing the comp l e x i t i e s o f h e a l t h c a r e a s a patient convinced me there has to be a better way

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What is the U20-ASFX?

The U20-ASFX is an ultracompact standalone fingerprint sensor module It is designed for OEMs and developers to embed into a wide variety of hardware products that require fingerprint biometric functionality

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Pharmacists Play an Important Role in Injection Education

As diabetes continues to grow in prevalence around the world, more and more people are discovering that the daily management of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes often requires a complex series of actions, techniques and decisions that can impact the effectiveness of one’s treatment plan What’s more, the care continuum continues to evolve, making it possible – perhaps even likely – that many people with diabetes are using

Bausch + Lomb’s Enhanced Formula Features Better Absorbing Ingredients

outmoded or incorrect injection therapy techniques without even realizing there may be a better way.

It's critical for me and my fellow e n d o c r i n o l o g i s t s t o e d u c a t e p e o p l e about injection therapy when they are f i r s t d i a g n o s e d ; d u r i n g f o l l o w - u p appointments, we should check-in to ensure that our patients are continuing

B a u s c h + L o m b h a s l a u n c h e d a n enhanced version of its PreserVision® AREDS 2 Formula mini gel formula The e n h a n c e d v e r s i o n

Circana: Beauty Consumers are Shopping and Trading Up

Amassing $30 billion in annual retail sales in the United States, beauty product sales at mass merchants – including d r u g s t o r e s , g r o c e r y a n d o t h e r s –a c c o u n t e d f o r t h e m a j o r i t y o f s a l e s across most beauty categories last year

However, the $27 billion prestige beauty business – including department and beauty specialty stores – has been the growth engine for the industry, with sales revenue and unit sales growing faster in prestige than mass in 2022, w h i l e a l s o e x p e r i e n c i n g t h e s o f t e s t price increases, according to Circana (formerly IRI and NPD)

“For many consumers, beauty is i n d i s p e n s a b l e , ” s a i d L a r i s s a J e n s e n , Beauty Industry Advisor at Circana. “In f a c t , a m o n g b e a u t y s h o p p e r s w h o reported reducing their overall spending due to inflation, 7 out of 10 said they were not cutting back on their beauty spending On the contrary, consumers have shown us that when economic sentiment gets shaky, they turn to prestige beauty products for an emotional lift This ‘treat mindset’ is a big piece of what ties the complete beauty industry picture together.”

Category-level contrasts are very telling in terms of how consumers are s h o p p i n g a c r o s s m a s s a n d p r e s t i g e retailers For example, shampoo, conditioner and hair color sold in mass stores were among the top overall beauty cate g o r i e s t o e x p e r i e n c e u n i t s a l e s declines in 2022, even as hair care was t h e f a s t e s t - g r o w i n g c a t e g o r y i n t h e prestige market. “Consumers are trading up when it comes to their hair care

because they are seeing the value in i n v e s t i n g i n p r e s t i g e b r a n d s , ” s a i d Jensen

C o n s u m e r s a r e a l s o t r a d i n g u p when it comes to their fragrance purchases, by investing more heavily in high-end, luxury fragrances. In 2022, sales revenue for fragrances priced over $150 grew by 16 percent, versus 2021. “Part of the investment stems from consumers using scent as a form of self-care t o s a t i s f y t h e i r e x p a n d e d w e l l n e s s needs,” said Jensen Among fragrance wearers, 71 percent look for a scent that lifts their mood and 50 percent are interested in fragrances they link to a physical or wellness benefit, such as destress, focus and energize.

S k i n c a r e w a s t h e m a s s m a r k e t ’ s b e s t p e r f o r m i n g c a t e g o r y i n 2 0 2 2 , b a s e d o n u n i t s a l e s g r o w t h Furthermore, facial skincare sold in the mass market was the top-performing s e g m e n t a c r o s s t h e e n t i r e b e a u t y industry, based on sales revenue gains Skincare, however, was the anomaly on the prestige beauty side, as it was the only category to experience flat sales in higher price-points in 2022. “We are o b s e r v i n g a d e m o c r a t i z a t i o n o f t h e skincare market, as more consumers decide that they can actually spend less to get the desired results – whether that means purchasing lower price-points within the prestige stores or turning to dermatologist-recommended brands in mass outlets,” said Jensen

Visit www.circana.com for more information or stop by Space #410.

Miracle Headache Relief Wrap from Ontel

By Craig Jordan, Senior Vice President, S a l e s a n d C u s t o m e r S o l u t i o n s , O n t e l Products

Miracle™ headache relief wrap, the ultrasoothing, gel compression wrap that h e l p s r e l i e v e h e a d a c h e s y m p t o m s , stress, tension and more! Simply slide on Miracle headache relief wrap and wrap your head in 360 degrees of compression for quick, targeted comfort. Miracle headache relief wrap is soft, flexible and designed for a perfect fit The secret is t h e t r i p l e - c o m f o r t d e s i g n t h a t s t a r t s with a compression layer, then gel, and

f i n a l l y s e a l e d i n s o f t , l i g h t - b l o c k i n g s t r e t c h - c l o t h t h a t g e n t l y h u g s a n d soothes Miracle headache relief wrap helps relieve symptoms associated with headaches, stress, tension, discomfort, puffiness and more Best of all, it can be used cold or hot Can be worn two ways Great for travel, as it is lightweight and compact to ensure our luggage and carry-ons won’t be compromised by overly heavy or bulky devices. Miracle headache relief is unisex and one size

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o www ontel com

RedCap: A Key Step in 5G for New Devices and Services

The inclusion of 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) in the 3GPP Release 17 specification is good news for end users, IoT device manufacturers and mobile carriers RedCap enables a new realm of 5G

IoT devices and related application and s e r v i c e o p p o r t u n i t i e s t h a t c a n b e expected in the next few years

Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray 0 1% (137 mcg per spray) is Aurobindo’s first product launch in the United States utilizing a pump nasal spray delivery system. The development and launch of A z e l a s t i n e d e m o n s t r a t e s Aurobindo’s strategic push i n t o a l t e r n a t i v e d e l i v e r y systems, which in addition t o p u m p n a s a l s p r a y s i n c l u d e m e t e r e d d o s e inhalers, prefilled syringes and transdermal patches This is the company’s first nasal spray, indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 5 years and older and for the treatment of the symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis in adults and adolescent patients 12 years and older

Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray 0.1% is an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug ASTELIN® by M y l a n S p e c i a l t y L P A z e l a s t i n e

Hydrochloride Nasal Spray 0 1% has an estimated market value of $59 million for the 12 months ending December 2023, as per IQVIA

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FDA approval for Diclofenac Sodium

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Aurobindo’s first product launch in the

United States that is a topical product A d d i t i o n a l l y , i t i s t h e f i r s t A N D A approval developed by the team in the AuroLife Unit, which is from its 40,000 square foot facility in North Carolina. In the North Carolina facility, meter dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers and transdermal patches are being developed by the s p e c i a l t y r e s e a r c h a n d d e v e l o p m e n t l a b s i t e , which houses over 50 scientists, including highly e x p e r i e n c e d p M D I aerosol and transdermal R&D teams D i c l o f e n a c S o d i u m T o p i c a l S o l u t i o n i s i n d ic a t e d f o r t h e t r e a t m e n t o f t h e p a i n o f o s t e o a r t h r i t i s o f t h e k n e e ( s ) D i c l o f e n a c S o d i u m T o p i c a l S o l u t i o n i s a n A B - r a t e d g e n e r i c e q u i va l e n t t o t h e r e f e r e n c e l i s t e d d r u g P e n n s a i d ® o f H o r i z o n T h e r a p e u t i c s . D i c l o f e n a c S o d i u m T o p i c a l S o l u t i o n U S P , 2 % h a s a n e s t i m a t e d m a r k e t v a l u e o f $ 4 0 9 m i l l i o n f o r t h e 1 2 m o n t h s e n d i n g D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 3 , a s p e r

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Remote Integration (REMI) for Parabolic Microphones

Remote Integration (REMI) has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years. Today, theE technology allows cameras to be effectively operated from a remote studio over IP with negligible latency

Parabolic microphones are a staple in live sports productions, capturing sounds of the on-field action from afar Can the same REMI technology be used to allow a remote operator to follow the action with a parabolic microphone?

Yes

K l o v e r P r o d u c t s i s w o r k i n g w i t h

Remote Camera Technology (RCT) to jointly develop this exact application

Klover Products manufactures the popular Klover MiK parabolic microphones that are used extensively for live sports broadcasts RCT manufactures a unique remote operator system that can be mounted on any fluid head There are no mechanical connections to the fluid head such as pulleys, encoders, etc. This makes the system incredibly versatile and compatible with expensive heads already owned by broadcasters In addition, the movement response is exceptionally fast over IP

The innovative RCT Fluid Remote, combined with the RCT Robotic Head, allows a cameraman at a remote site to operate the television camera as if he were next to the action. In the same w a y , a K l o v e r M i K p a r a b o l i c m i c r ophone can be installed on the robotic head, instead of the camera, allowing an operator at a remote site to operate the parabolic mic as if they were at the event The modular design of the Klover MiK makes it ideal for new applications such as this

I n m a n y c a s e s , h o w e v e r , i t m a y b e m o r e e f f i c i e n t t o h a v e t h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e p a r a b o l i c m i c f o l l o w t h e m o t i o n o f t h e c a m e r a a s b o t h a r e f o l l o w i n g t h e a c t i o n o n t h e f i e l d A p a r a b o l i c m i c r o p h o n e i n s t a l l e d o n a s e c o n d r o b o t i c h e a d c a n b e s y n c h e d t o t h e m o t i o n o f t h e c a m e r a m o t i o n , t h e r e b y a l l o w i n g i t t o f o l l o w t h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e c a m e r a B o t h h e a d s c a n b e m o u n te d n e x t t o t h e f i e l d o f p l a y o r e v e n o n a s i d e - l i n e c a r t .

For more information, go to www klover m i k c o m , e m a i l s a l e s @ k l o v e r p r o d u c t s com, or call 608 371 5660

Highest Bioavailability Anti-Aging and Longevity Supplements

N a t u r e ’ s F u s i o n s N u t r i p r o v i d e s t h e highest bioavailable, most absorbable anti-aging and longevity products in t h e w o r l d T h e c o m p a n y ’ s n e w e s t l a u n c h e s i n c l u d e a p a t e n t p e n d i n g Neuro-NAC (20 times more bioavailable than NAC), GlyNACET and Ageless NMN. Nature’s Fusions also offers an ultrahigh bioavailable resveratrol supple-

ment (Resverperine) and widely desired supplements such as Potassium Iodide ( R a d i a t i o n P r o t e c t i o n T a b l e t s ) T h e company specializes in products that are scientifically proven to be 2-600 times more bioavailable than any competitor on the m a r k e t . W i t h i n - h o u s e r e s e a r c h a n d d e v e l o p m e n t , sourcing and manufacturing, its facility handles all projects f r o m b e g i n n i n g t o e n d t o ensure high quality products and full transparency

You may have heard of NAC (N Acetyl Cysteine) NAC is a crowd favorite that has been flying off the shelves, helping people improve liver health, heart health and respiratory health * It also acts as a p o w e r f u l a n t i o x i d a n t a n d i m m u n e s y s t e m s u p p o r t t o

protect and jumpstart healthy detox activity * Unfortunately, NAC only has a bioavailability of 6 percent. Neuro-NAC (NAC E t h y l E s t e r ) , o n t h e o t h e r hand, has been scientifically proven to be 70-80 percent bioavailable, making it 20 times more efficient than NAC! While NAC is tied up in litigation for being recognized by the FDA as a drug, Neuro-NAC is classified as a dietary supplement Additionally, while the body hoards NAC in the liver

and gut, Neuro-NAC extends its reach to the entire body, even crossing the blood-brain barrier to protect retinal pigment cells (eyes) from age-related diseases This patent pending NAC supplement is the only NAC product scientifically proven to increase glutathione intracellularly *

Looking for the perfect combina-

Glycine Glycine is another ingredient needed for glutathione synthesis. While your body naturally produces glycine, this added amount increases the ability to produce more glutathione * I n o r d e r t o t a r g e t a n d i n c r e a s e NAD+ levels, Nature’s Fusions Nutri crea t e d A g e l e s s N M N ( N i c o t i n a m i d e M o n o - N u c l e o t i d e w i t h P h y t o s o m a l Q u e r c e t i n ) N M N h a s b e e n c l i n i c a l l y s h o w n t o i n c r e a s e N A D + b y 3 0 - 4 0 p e r c e n t . Q u e r c e t i n h a s b e e n shown to increase the body’s relative pool of N A D + b y 4 0 p e r c e n t H o w e v e r , Q u e r c e t i n Phytosome is 30 times more absorbable than Q u e r c e t i n N a t u r e ’ s F u s i o n s ’ c u t t i n g - e d g e c o m b i n a t i o n o f N M N a n d Q u e r c e t i n P h y t o s o m e n o t o n l y increases NAD+ by as m u c h a s i t s c o m p e t it o r s , b u t a l s o m a k e s that NAD+ more effic i e n t i n s u p p o r t i n g healthy cellular and tissue repair *

t i o n o f N A C a n d G l y c i n e ? N a t u r e ’ s Fusions Nutri will do you one better with the higher bioavailable GlyNACET GlyNACET is NAC ethyl ester (that more b i o a v a i l a b l e a n d e f f i c i e n t v e r s i o n o f

N A C d e s c r i b e d a b o v e ) p a i r e d w i t h

*These statements have not been evaluate d b y t h e F o o d a n d Drug Administration These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o www naturesfusions com

The ACE-Flex Series: Taking Automated Captioning to the Next Level

By Kathryn Armelie, Marketing Manager, Link Electronics

L i n k E l e c t r o n i c s u n v e i l s t h e n e w e s t addition to the ACE Series product line, the ACE-Flex Series These Automated Captioning Engines use the latest in ASR technology to convert speech into text and caption data for up to four c h a n n e l s o f a u d i o s i m u l t a n e o u s l y Using a cutting-edge neural network l i n g u i s t i c s a l g o r i t h m , t h e A C E - F l e x S e r i e s c o n v e r t s s p e e c h t o t e x t a n d sends out fully compliant captioning data, through traditional broadcast or OTT streaming This system is designed for customizable caption displays, and compatible with most closed caption-

ing encoders or devices. The ACE-Flex Series is ideal for high-volume, multic h a n n e l c l o s e d c a p t i o n i n g e n v i r o nments, including broadcast hubs, government entities with concurrent meetings, corporations captioning simultaneous events, and universities captioning various live content or any situation where up to four channels of audio require captioning at the same time

More than 20 language packages are included, with the ability to translate and caption in multiple languages for more robust accessibility The ACEFlex Series has a web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) that contains an event scheduler and EPG functionality, allowing for different audio inputs and

Interstate Health Announces First Two Clinics in Georgia and Tennessee

Interstate Health announced the locat i o n s o f i t s f i r s t t w o c l i n i c s i n P o r t Wentworth, Georgia, and Cookeville, Tennessee. The Port Wentworth location broke ground on March 31 and is anticipated to open later this year The Cookeville c l i n i c i s t h e c u r r e n t O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h Center, LLC and joined Interstate Health e f f e c t i v e A p r i l 1 B o t h l o c a t i o n s a r e strategically situated in areas frequented by commercial drivers, aligning with the company’s mission to make healthcare more accessible to the transportation industry, local communities and interstate travelers

“The groundbreaking of our first greenfield clinic coupled with the addition of Occupational Health Center represents a meaningful milestone in our efforts to improve the health and lives of 3 5 million commercial truck drivers nationwide,” said Jeff Seraphine, Chief Executive Officer of Interstate Health. “We anticipate that these two locations alone will serve thousands of drivers annually and are eager to watch that impact grow as we work to build a nationwide network of clinics over the next few years ”

Each location will initially offer primary and urgent care services for commercial drivers and the community, as well as specialized physicals required by the Department of Transportation for

commercial truck drivers, drug screens a n d o t h e r p r e - e m p l o y m e n t m e d i c a l care and x-ray services Future services

Interstate Health aims to offer include laboratory, pharmacy and sleep studies, among others. The comp a n y a l s o h a s a m a s t e r technology plan to integrate with trucking company platforms and effectively utilize data to enhance continuity of care and patient convenience

Interstate Health formally launched in November 2022 with the announcement of its successful pre-seed funding.

S i n c e t h e n , t h e c o m p a n y h a s b e e n working with its advisors, who include veteran transportation, healthcare and technology executives, to continue raising capital and bringing the shared vision of increased access, improved health, and enhanced safety and productivity for commercial truck drivers to life

Port Wentworth, Georgia Location

The 2,100 square-foot Port Wentworth, Georgia location is being built by Gaylor Contracting and designed by AEI on the Port Fuel Center property located o n t h e c o r n e r o f G r a n g e R o a d a n d Georgia Highway 21 near Interstate 95

The land has been leased from Port Fuel Center The clinic represents a more than $1 million investment in the community and is expected to generate

caption outputs on demand, with selectable on-screen caption location and position The unit comes preset with standard audio and caption data outputs for Link Electronics encoders, making setup for the device quick and efficient

The ACE-Flex Series is a server-based solution housed in your own studio As an on-premises solution, it is free from the requirements of connecting to the Internet, allowing for a secure captioning option The unit accepts up to four simultaneous inputs of SDI/HD-SDI with embedded audio, balanced analog audio, or balanced AES Once a captioning task is complete, the ACE-Flex Series can create the files of your choice, such as a caption file, subtitle file, time stamped transcript, a Word document, plain text document or a variety of other file types. The ACE-Flex Series is also available in a convenient bundle to include SCE-492 caption encoders to create a complete automated captioning and encoding package The ACE-Flex Series is backed by Link Electronics highly specialized engineering team, offering white glove setup and 24/7 technical support after the first year with warranty

For more information, email sales@link electronics com, call 417 320 3438 or go to www linkelectronics com

approximately 20 new jobs

“The need for the healthcare services Interstate Health is building is glaringly apparent in both the national data and in our conversations with the customers we serve every day,” said Yash

D e s a i , p a r t n e r a t P o r t F u e l C e n t e r .

“We’re proud to be the site for the first new clinic the company will build and are eager to watch its impact firsthand ”

Cookeville, Tennessee Location

The Occupational Health Center (OHC)

i n C o o k e v i l l e , T e n n e s s e e i s a 5 , 3 0 0 square-foot clinic that currently offers primary care, urgent care and occupat i o n a l m e d i c i n e a c r o s s t h e U p p e r C u m b e r l a n d r e g i o n A s p a r t o f

I n t e r s t a t e H e a l t h , c u r r e n t O H C p r o v i d e r s a n d s t a f f w i l l c o n t i n u e t o serve their current patients and community, while connecting to an even broader network of impact to serve commercial truck drivers who frequent Interstate 40 Additionally, OHC founding physician, Dr. Toney Hudson, was n a m e d C h i e f M e d i c a l O f f i c e r f o r Interstate Health.

About Interstate Health

I n t e r s t a t e H e a l t h i s a n i n n o v a t i v e , t e c h n o l o g y - e n a b l e d m e d i c a l s e r v i c e s c o m p a n y t h a t p r o v i d e s u r g e n t c a r e , p r i m a r y c a r e a n d t e l e m e d i c i n e s e r vi c e s a l o n g t h e n a t i o n ’ s i n t e r s t a t e h i g h w a y s y s t e m I n t e r s t a t e H e a l t h s u p p o r t s t h e n e e d s o f c o m m e r c i a l t r u c k d r i v e r s , r u r a l r e s i d e n t s a n d a l l t r a v e l e r s a c r o s s t h e n a t i o n ’ s i n t e rs t a t e s F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n ,

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Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Leading the DME Industry

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare marks more than 20 years as the first durable medi c a l e q u i p m e n t p r o v i d e r t o b r i n g i t s p r o d u c t p o r t f o l i o to market through a dedicated retail division.

Pushing Density and Flexibility to the Limit

Pharmacy operations are faced with a myriad of challenges: improving customer service, increasing productivity, maintaining security, adding new technology and bringing the operation in on budget It’s demanding to profitably grow business any time, but particularly when the volume of dispensed prescriptions increases, and your square footage remains unchanged.

Uniweb, Inc can help by outfitting your location with high-density, long lasting and readily configurable fixtures including:

• Complete modular pharmacies

• RX storage bays

• Workstations

• Locking units

• OTC merchandising

• Consult rooms

• Will call and queuing

Uniweb RX bay systems hold up to 50 percent more product in the same footprint over conventional shelving, generating more profit to the bottom line

U n i w e b ’ s c l e a n - l i n e w a l l p a n e l s , behind-the-scenes counters, cabinets, shelving and accessories are designed to be modular and come prewired with o p t i o n a l d a t a a n d e l e c t r i c a l l i n e s .

C h a n g e y o u r o p e r a t i o n ’ s l a y o u t , o r expand your pharmacy’s footprint with minimal administration or construction costs Free up counter space and maximize storage for prescriptions, patient files, office supplies and equipment –w i t h o u t u s i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n s p e c i a l i s t s Optimize your fixtures today and futureproof your pharmacy by investing in durable, reconfigurable solutions from Uniweb

A m e r i c a n - m a d e p r o d u c t s m e a n s h o r t e r l e a d t i m e s a n d l o n g - l a s t i n g p r o d u c t s F o r m o r e t h a n 5 0 y e a r s , Uniweb has been manufactured and sourced domestically This allows the company to deliver durable products in a m a t t e r o f w e e k s – n o t m o n t h s Designed with fewer components and e n g i n e e r e d w i t h t i g h t t o l e r a n c e s , Uniweb products will not rip or tear, are more fire resistant than traditional wood shelving and exceed stringent U L standards

Uniweb will design, craft, ship and install Uniweb will be at TSE later this year in booth #3731

For more information, call 800.486.4932 or visit uniwebinc.com.

Harrow Announces New $100 Million Secured Credit Facility with Oaktree

Harrow, a leading U.S. eyecare pharmaceutical company, announced that it has entered into a $100 million secured credit financing agreement with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L P (“Oaktree”) The interest-only secured credit facility carries an interest rate equal to the three-month secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) plus 6 50 percent, includes flexible terms and covenants, and is expected to mature in approximately three years A portion of the proceeds from the new facility was used to pay off indebtedness under Harrow’s existing secured loan with an affiliate of B Riley Financial, Inc , with the remainder

to be used for future milestone payments related to a recently announced acquisition and for general corporate purposes

In commenting on the announcem e n t , M a r k L B a u m , C h a i r m a n a n d Chief Executive Officer of Harrow, said, “We are pleased to enter into this credit facility, which strengthens our balance s h e e t a n d p r o v i d e s u s t h e f l e x i b i l i t y

needed to pursue additional acquisitions – in alignment with our growth strategy We are grateful for the confidence and support of Oaktree, and we look forward to working closely with them as a strong financial partner ”

“We are excited to partner with

As a leading manufacturer of durable medical goods, the cornerstone of Drive DeVilbiss’s retail offering is an extensive product portfolio that includes mobility, bath safety, oxygen, patient room and personal care products Its products are designed for maximum ease of use and long-term durability to ensure consumer satisfaction, and its unique retail focus means the company utilizes creative packaging solutions to ensure its products are easy to transport, store and shelve in retail outlets to help partners maximize inventory management and display opportunities.

Its fully developed retail implementation strategy moves beyond putting products on shelves to ensure those p r o d u c t s m o v e T h e d e d i c a t e d r e t a i l team works with partners to craft cust o m i z e d s t r a t e g i e s t h a t i n c o r p o r a t e s o l u t i o n s i n c l u d i n g b e s t - i n - c l a s s planograms, on-shelf activation, e-commerce drop-shipping programs and private label programs.

Drive DeVilbiss continually invests in its retail partners, providing them with the tools and resources they need to grow their business and succeed in the DME market Drive DeVilbiss has d e v e l o p e d a c o m p r e h e n s i v e d i g i t a l presence and an e-commerce platform to help its retail partners reach a broader c u s t o m e r b a s e P a r t n e r s a l s o b e n e f i t

Harrow during this transformational period in its history – marked by the recent FDA approval, J-Code assignment, passthrough reimbursement status approval and upcoming launch of IHEEZO as well as their other recent product acquisitions,” said Steve DeNelsky, Managing Director, Life Sciences Lending at Oaktree. “We are enthusiastic about Harrow’s growth strategy and believe this extension of capital supports the Harrow leadership team as it continues to solidify its position as a leading U S eyecare pharmaceutical company ”

About Oaktree

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $170 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2022 The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities The firm has over 1,050 employees and offices

from access to a multi-channel marketing program that includes Nielsen-powered consumer insight research, influencer mailer program and the positioning in t h e n a t i o n a l l y a d v e rt i s e d H u r r y C a n e ® brand. Pharmacies also enjoy access to a valuable continuing education program

For more informat i o n o n h o w D r i v e D e V i l b i s s H e a l t h c a r e can help your organization maximize its retail strategy, contact Steve D i a m o n d , D i r e c t o r o f Retail, at stdiamond@drivemedical com or visit www drivemedical com to learn more about our retail solutions

About Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Headquartered in Port Washington, New York, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare manufactures a complete line of medical products, including mobility products, respiratory products, beds, bariatric products, wheelchairs, sleep surfaces and pressure prevention products, self-assist products, power-operated wheelchairs, rehabilitation products, resident room equipment, personal care products and electrotherapy devices Currently, the company has corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and distribution facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, Hong Kong, Romania, Australia, the Netherlands and India The company markets its products to customers located throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Middle East and Asia

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in 20 cities worldwide

About Harrow

Harrow is a leading U S eyecare pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative ophthalmic prescription therapies that are accessible and affordable Harrow owns U S commercial rights to ten FDA-approved opht h a l m i c p h a r m a c e u t i c a l p r o d u c t s H a r r o w a l s o o w n s a n d o p e r a t e s I m p r i m i s R x , t h e l e a d i n g U S o p h t h a l m i c - f o c u s e d p h a r m a c e u t i c a l c o m p o u n d i n g b u s i n e s s , w h i c h a l s o serves as a mail-order pharmacy licensed to ship prescription medications in all 50 states. Harrow has non-controlling equit y p o s i t i o n s i n S u r f a c e O p h t h a l m i c s , Inc and Melt Pharmaceuticals, Inc , comp a n i e s t h a t b e g a n a s s u b s i d i a r i e s o f

Harrow Harrow also owns royalty rights in four late-stage drug candidates being developed by Surface and Melt

USPS Connect: Powering Next-Day Delivery

N o o t h e r o r g a n i z a t i o n r e a c h e s a n d serves the American public so visibly every day than the United States Postal Service® Now, it’s leveraging its vast network and reach to bring businesses what consumers are demanding: fast and affordable next-day delivery

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, consumer shopping behaviors have fundamentally changed. Shipping has s u r g e d t r e m e n d o u s l y a s c o n s u m e r s moved their purchasing online. By 2025, the e-commerce share of all retail sales is expected to grow to 23 percent, more than double its share in 2019 Rather than waiting for their lunch hour or after the kids are in bed, consumers are placing orders on their mobile devices as

they think of them, between video conference calls or while doing daily tasks.

A t t h e s a m e t i m e , c o n s u m e r s increasingly expect their orders to be f u l f i l l e d a n d d e l i v e r e d q u i c k l y , w i t h more than 30 percent saying they are f r u s t r a t e d w h e n s h i p p i n g t a k e s t o o long About 87 percent say the shipping experience directly impacts their decision to shop with a merchant again.

To compete and grow, businesses must adapt. The key is positioning the p r o d u c t c l o s e r t o t h e c u s t o m e r s o orders can be placed later in the day and still be delivered the next

That’s why in February, USPS will begin rolling out USPS Connect, a suite of affordable package delivery solutions

Pfizer’s ZAVZPRET Migraine Nasal Spray Receives FDA Approval

Pfizer Inc. announced the U.S. Food and D r u g A d m i n i s t r a t i o n ( F D A ) h a s approved ZAVZPRET (zavegepant), the first and only calcitonin gene-related p e p t i d e ( C G R P ) r e c e p t o r a n t a g o n i s t nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults

In its pivotal Phase 3 study, ZAVZPRET was statistically superior to placebo on the co-primary endpoints of pain freedom and freedom from most bothersome symptom at two hours post-dose.

5G use cases are typically categorized under LPWA/massive Machine-typeCommunications (mMTC), enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) and Ultra-reliable, Low-latency Communications (URLLC) Each of these has features to enable the delivery of services, such as extreme coverage (LPWA/mMTC), high data rates (eMBB) or low latency with high reliability (URLLC) The 3GPP specifications define the requirements to meet these needs. But many IoT applications within these categories can run with reduced 5G requirements. RedCap defines those requirements

RedCap defines IoT device requirements that need smaller, less complex and lower-cost RF solutions with longer battery life than existing 5G offerings, such as for the latest smartphones IoT applications with these characteristics include wearables, industrial wireless sensors and video surveillance – key focus areas of RedCap.

Some IoT devices for 5G applications don’t need extremely high data rates like smartphones do RedCap spec-

T h e p i v o t a l s t u d y a l s o d e m o n s t r a t e d pain relief as early as 15 minutes in a p r e s p e c i f i e d s e co n d a r y e n d p o i n t versus placebo

“The FDA approval of ZAVZPRET marks a significant breakthrough for people with migraine who need freedom from pain and prefer alternative options to oral medications,” said Angela

ifies lower data rate requirements for I o T , w h i c h s i g n i f i c a n t l y r e d u c e s R F design complexity for some applications. Compared to current 5G implem e n t a t i o n s , R e d C a p s p e c i f i e s l o w e r maximum bandwidth, fewer frequency bands, fewer antennas and fewer MIMO layers and Rx chains It does not require EN-DC support; it reduces QAM, can run half-duplex and use TDD instead of FDD, and lowers transmit power All of these mean less design complexity, which reduces cost Additionally, RedCap supports only standalone (SA) 5G networks, so there’s no requirement to support two active Tx chains simultaneously.

W i t h t h e r e l e a s e o f R e d C a p , chipsets and RF solutions targeting IoT applications from product developers like Qorvo will arrive late 2023 with commercial products likely in 2024 By then, carriers will have transitioned to the SA 5G networks necessary to support RedCap devices 3GPP continues to enhance the standard and define new features for Release 18. 3GPP is also s t u d y i n g w a y s t o f u r t h e r r e d u c e R F complexity and cost and extend battery l i f e R e d C a p w i l l c o n t i n u e e v o l v i n g ,

for businesses, across the nation. At its core, USPS Connect is about providing solutions that help businesses of all sizes – whether a local neighborhood business or a national shipper – grow their business through mail and shipping services

A major component of the Postal Service’s 10-year growth strategy, USPS Connect capitalizes on the vast reach of its unmatched physical distribution network to help businesses in every community across America meet growing consumer demand for fast and affordable delivery

To do so, USPS is transforming and realigning its network to speed package delivery so when customers place an order, they get it as quickly as possible, often the next day.

USPS is built for this because it is the only carrier that serves every home and business six and often seven days a week Its 644,000 employees also live, work and purchase in every community in the country That’s why at every level, in every community, it is invested in business’ success

Hwang, Chief Commercial Officer, President, Global Biopharmaceuticals Business, Pfizer. “ZAVZPRET underscores Pfizer’s commitment to delivering an additional treatment option to help people with migraine gain relief and get back to their daily lives Pfizer will continue to build its migraine franchise to further support the billions of people worldwide impacted by this debilitating disease ”

The FDA approval is based on two p i v o t a l r a n d o m i z e d , d o u b l e - b l i n d , placebo-controlled studies that established the efficacy, tolerability and safety profiles of ZAVZPRET for the acute treatment of migraine

bringing more benefits and opportunities to device manufacturers, carriers, and especially end users In the next few years, we should expect innovative use cases to emerge across many industries, from where IoT is mission-critical to c o n s u m e r d e v i c e s f o r e n h a n c i n g

lifestyles

RedCap Use Cases Targeted in

3GPP Release 17

RedCap is good news Device makers will be able to leverage the benefits of 5G using simpler designs and at a lower c o s t t h a n c u r r e n t i m p l e m e n t a t i o n s while running at higher speeds than existing LTE IoT networks End users of these devices will likely have a greater choice of 5G services tailored to specific IoT apps with different data rates, latency, and levels of availability Carriers will be able to transition from non-standard 5G networks to standalone (SA) more efficiently, offering advantages in cost, efficiency, and new revenue opportunities.

For more information, call 336 664 1233 or go to www qorvo com

RedCap (Cont’d from p 6)

Varstar Ready for Challenges and Opportunities

Varstar Alliance is a leading freight brokerage company and trusted provider of transportation services across the N o r t h A m e r i c a n s u p p l y c h a i n . T h e Varstar network of transportation companies and logistics professionals is also dedicated to providing successful solut i o n s t h a t m e e t t h e d i v e r s e needs of their individual customers in today's rapidly changing marketplace

Like nearly all businesses and fami-

Kroger (Cont’d from p 1)

we provide, we’re bridging nutrition a n d h e a l t h , w h i l e g i v i n g c u s t o m e r s access to expert, credible and convenient care

CDD: Why is “Food as Medicine” such a critical part of what Kroger Health does?

CL: Kroger Health sits at the intersection of food and pharmacy, which positions us to improve outcomes through simplified health, wellness and nutrition solutions As such, we’re providing people with the tools and information they n e e d t o m a k e h e a l t h i e r c h o i c e s f o r themselves and their families We highlight how the ways that customers eat can impact their health or impact a dis-

lies over the past two and half years, Varstar has dealt with the challenges p o s e d b y C O V I D - 1 9 . V a r s t a r h a s emerged as a stronger company – a company that is ready for the future

G o i n g f o r w a r d , t h e f o c u s o f Varstar’s business remains on providing

e a s e d i a g n o s i s W h e n p e o p l e f u l l y engage with the concept of “Food as Medicine,” we know we’ll have a greater impact on the overall healthcare system.

CDD: How did retail pharmacies, specifically Kroger Health, play a recent role in addressing the pandemic?

CL: I’m so proud of what the Kroger H e a l t h t e a m p r o v i d e d f o r o u r c u stomers During the pandemic, we used our clinics and pharmacies to vaccinate customers across the U.S. Since 2020, we’ve administered more than 12 5 million vaccines Our retail pharmacists and nurse practitioners are amazing people, and the ways they provide necessary services and education to the community is inspiring

Partnerships

exceptional service to customers, which has meant doubling down on a commitment to enhance and upgrade technology to meet the needs of and opportunities for the transportation industry

As Varstar welcomes a return to a normal day-to-day business environment, the company is also encouraged to see so many people outside of the transportation industry now fully aware of the importance o f a n e f f i c i e n t c o n t i n e n t a l supply chain to their day-today lives

Ultimately, the Varstar family has the interests of families in both the United States and Canada front and center every day Varstar plays a critical

CDD: How is Kroger Health advocating on behalf of pharmacists?

CL: We’re working to show payers the b e n e f i t s o f i n v e s t i n g i n v a l u e - b a s e d care delivery in the communities where people live and work By sharing with payers the breadth of services our pharmacists provide and the expertise they offer, we are lowering the total cost of care by optimizing a patient’s medication regimen through adherence and closing gaps in care.

CDD: What is Kroger Health doing to save customers money during this inflationary time?

CL: We encourage customers to join the Kroger Rx Savings Club, use third-party

role in ensuring that everything from what goes on the kitchen table to products for the home arrives on time Varstar’s commitment to technology centers on a management system ( T M S ) t h a t c o m b i n e s s t a t e - o f - t h e - a r t technology in an easy formula providi n g a w i d e r a n g e o f f u n c t i o n s t h a t enables the company to be a shipper’s one-stop-shop. The investment in TMS n o t o n l y m a k e s V a r s t a r ’ s j o b m o r e focused, but offers the most value to any shipper and provides an unlimited strategic potential for all parties along the supply chain

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o www varstaralliance com

discount cards or use a manufacturer’s coupon to purchase medication to help stretch their healthcare budget.

CDD: W h a t i s t h e f u t u r e f o r K r o g e r Health?

CL: At Kroger Health, we believe the future of healthcare is value-based, not volume-based It is personalized, not generalized and interprofessional, not siloed It must be patient-driven, not prescription-driven. At the foundation, this means that we will continue innovating to create personalized experiences for our customers while we also enhance healthcare delivery

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t wwvw kroger com/health

Sourcing

W e l e d a p r o c e s s e s s e v e r a l h u n d r e d r a w p l a n t m a t e r i a l s , w h i c h a r e c u l t i v a te d i n t h e c o m p a n y ’ s e i g h t b i o d y n a m i c p l a n t g a r d e n s o r s o u r c e d f r o m m o r e t h a n 5 0 l o n g - t e r m r a w m a t e r i a l s p a r tn e r s h i p s a r o u n d t h e w o r l d T h e c o mp a n y ’ s 5 0 a c r e s o f B i o d y n a m i c ® g a rd e n s – T h e W e l e d a B i o d y n a m i c G a r d e n s i n S c h w a b i s c h G m u n d , G e r m a n y – a r e o n e o f t h e l a r g e s t i n E u r o p e . T h e c o m p a n y p l a c e s g r e a t i m p o r t a n c e o n e n s u r i n g t h a t i t s s u pp l y c h a i n s a r e b o t h e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y a n d s o c i a l l y s u s t a i n a b l e

Visory Health (Cont’d from p 1)

Especially now when insurance premiums are higher than ever, I’m all about finding ways to make access to affordable healthcare simpler and easier At Visory Health, we’ve created a prescription discount program with an easy experience for the patient and pharmacist that has no coupons or headaches

With us, you simply check our app for accurate prices at your local participating pharmacies and get your prescriptions at prices you can afford. We created Visory Health for the women, caregivers and families in underserved communities that are in critical need of relief

Since 2011, Weleda has been a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), marking its active commitment to ethical raw material sourcing and biodiversity. In 2018, Weleda became one of the first companies worldwide to bear the UEBT label “Sourcing with Respect ” UEBT offers a globally recognized certification system ensuring the ethical sourcing of natural ingredients The label guarantees that the cultivation, harvesting and processing of raw materials conserve biodiversity and make sustainable use of natural resources. It also requires that companies respect human rights and ensure fair working conditions for everyone in the

from rising medical costs

CDD: What makes Visory Health Rx different?

SL: We really care about the patients that need their medications and the pharmacies that care for them Look, we know that retail pharmacies play a big role in the health of their surrounding communities and that these pharmacies have established relationships with the patients and these patients trust their pharmacists. In some places, pharmacies are the closest point of access to healthcare So we want to help keep retail pharmacies doors open When we

supply chain All Weleda packaging is recyclable through Terracycle

Ingredients

Weleda has been growing the brand’s plant ingredients using biodynamic methods for over a century Across the brand’s eight global gardens and 50 longterm partnerships with growers across the world, Weleda prioritizes regenerative approaches to agriculture and horticulture, ensuring that only the very best quality ingredients are used in Weleda products as well as maintaining a continual respect for nature. These farming principles are in Weleda’s roots and continue to inspire its high-quality products today

say, “Built for You,” we mean that we kept pharmacy success in mind when we built our card.

CDD: Tell us more about who would benefit from the program Why is this a compelling issue?

SL: Between the number of consumers i n t h e g i g e c o n o m y w i t h o u t h e a l t h

i n s u r a n c e c o m b i n e d w i t h u n i n s u r e d consumers, consumers who have high deductible plans, and seniors who may or may not have Medicare drug benefits that need a simpler solution, together they represent millions of consumers

On top of not having great insurance,

Philosophy

Taking a holistic approach to personal care, Weleda understands that looking after the body serves not only beauty but also health. In order to do so, the c o m p a n y d e v e l o p s p r o d u c t s – f r o m facial care to deodorants – designed to s u p p o r t a h e a l t h y b a l a n c e b e t w e e n body, mind and spirit Lead plants give special character to each Weleda skin care collection They are emblematic of needs in different life phases and contribute to the effectiveness of Weleda products.

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everyone’s dealing with inflation, which includes increasing drug prices. We continuously focus on solutions for caregivers and folks taking care of their families because we know the last three years have been really tough on them We created Visory Health to help provide a little relief so hopefully, they don’t have to face a decision between getting their medicine or other essential items

If you’re a pharmacy reading this, we would love to partner with you to help keep our communities healthy.

For more information visit www visory health com

Weleda (Cont’d from p 1)

SecuGen (Cont’d. from p. 1) is packed into an ultra-compact profile that has defied our old model of a sensor and a separate board running the e x t r a c t i o n a n d m a t c h i n g a l g o r i t h m s

Examples include mobile devices, ATMs, POS devices, access control systems, lock boxes, safes – nearly anything that could benefit from the added security and convenience of biometrics

It comes preloaded with SecuGen’s Fingerprint Management System software that allows it to be used right out of the box to capture fingerprint images, extract templates, enroll, search and match fingerprints all in one device

What is special about the U20-ASFX?

Just within one small programmable device, the U20-ASFX provides the tools and technologies that allow for the rapid and efficient development of a wide variety of embedded fingerprint solutions where high quality, rugged design and affordability are key factors

Its predecessor, the U20-SF, was

Neighbourhood Pharmacies (Cont’d from p 1)

Our 2023 Pharmacy EXPO is in Vancouver, B C , May 17-18 and has more than 300 registrants, with attendees gaining direct access to decision-makers and business leaders representing nearly 80 percent of Canadian pharmacy retailers Neighbourhood Pharmacies events are where the pharmacy industry meets to network and discuss critical issues. Our industry is in every neighborhood in Canada. This May, they’ll be at the Pharmacy EXPO Will you? Register today and be where the depth and breadth of the pharmacy sector connects!

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PharmacyEXPO/site/home/

Our Fall Specialty Pharmacy Summit is an excellent opportunity for you to grow your business and become part of the Neighbourhood Pharmacies community!

Injection Education (Cont’d. from p. 4)

t o f o l l o w t h e l a t e s t p r o t o c o l s B u t healthcare providers are only one step in the healthcare continuum, and it’s important that those dispensing injection products also have a strong understanding of the benefits of shorter needles, injection site rotation and that n e e d l e s a r e i n d i c a t e d f o r s i n g l e - u s e only

Glycemic control may involve diff e r e n t n e e d s f o r e a c h p a t i e n t , a n d

the first of the Unity line of fingerprint products featuring a well-thought out and designed Biometric Development Platform (BDP) that represents a paradigm shift in the OEM biometric space

The U20-ASFX pushes the envelope farther by offering an amped up storage capacity of 10,000 users (or 20,000 fingerprint templates) on a single device

What's inside the module?

The core of the U20-ASFX sensor module is the U20-A, a rugged, high image quality optical fingerprint sensor This s e n s o r a l s o f e a t u r e s a n i n t e g r a t e d Single Board Computer that contains a 1 GHz CPU, a fully programmable Linux system, SecuGen’s fingerprint matching S D K a n d O p e n S S L C r y p t o g r a p h i c libraries. The template extraction and matching algorithms that run on the device are NIST MINEX certified.

All of this power and functionality

C D D : W h a t i s t h e N e i g h b o u r h o o d Pharmacy Association of Canada?

S H : T h e N e i g h b o u r h o o d P h a r m a c y Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) is the trusted voice of the p h a r m a c y b u s i n e s s i n C a n a d a , w i t h o v e r 1 1 , 5 0 0 p h a r m a c i e s i n v i r t u a l l y every community across the country T h e a s s o c i a t i o n r e p r e s e n t s l e a d i n g pharmacy organizations, focusing on improving care delivery and advocating for pharmacy’s role in building resilient health systems

C D D : H o w d o e s N e i g h b o u r h o o d Pharmacies position its members and partners at the forefront of the pharmacy business?

SH: Governments and industry widely recognize our association as a thought

pharmacists have an opportunity to educate their customers that their own injection experience and glucose levels may be affected by injection variables that are within their control For example:

• Injecting with shorter (4- to 5-millimeter) needles can help patients avoid intramuscular insulin injection regardless of their age, sex, body mass index or obesity status

• P a t i e n t s w h o p r a c t i c e t h e c o r r e c t i n j e c t i o n s i t e r o t a t i o n t e c h n i q u e s

Being able to unite all the parts of the OEM sensor and shrink them into one very small sensor and at the same time embedding an open Linux development environment makes this product unique in the industry.

What does this mean for OEMs?

We have for many years focused exclusively on delivering to our OEM partners the tools they need to compete successfully in this highly competitive industry and are pleased to continue to deliver world-class OEM sensors Coupling our high-quality, rugged optical fingerprint sensors that SecuGen is known for, with a sophisticated development platform, the BDP represents a giant leap forward in OEM fingerprint technology

leader in pharmacy. We pursue a collaborative, evidence-based approach to the insights we provide, building a better understanding of the Canadian market Year-round, we deliver an extensive suite of benefits and customized assets that our community relies upon and values

W e h a v e a n u m b e r o f m e m b e r a n d p a r t n e r p u b l i c a t i o n s t h a t h e l p n a v i g a t e C a n a d a ’ s p h a r m a c y b u s i n e s s l a n d s c a p e . T h e r e p o r t s p r o v i d e i n s i g h t s o n t h e b u s i n e s s , i n c l u d i n g a n o v e r v i e w o f r e m u n e r a t e d s e r v i c e s

p h a r m a c y o f f e r s , r e g u l a t o r y t r e n d s a n d m a r k e t t r e n d s i n p r e s c r i p t i o n s , d e m o g r a p h i c s , p h a r m a c e u t i c a l s a n d r e t a i l t r a d e R e p o r t s a r e d e l i v e r e d d i r e c t l y t o y o u r i n b o x , e n s u r i n g e a s y a c c e s s t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n y o u n e e d t o m a k e d e c i s i o n s a n d s t r a t e g i z e f o r t h e f u t u r e .

a p p e a r t o h a v e a b e t t e r c h a n c e o f avoiding lipohypertrophy, an accumul a t i o n o f f a t u n d e r t h e s k i n d u e t o repeated injection in one site that may disrupt the absorption of insulin and cause glycemic variability

• A new needle should be used for every injection Needles are labeled for one-time use and reusing them may dull the needle and make injections more painful

People living with diabetes need access

About SecuGen

SecuGen is a leading provider of optical fingerprint recognition technology for physical and information security For over 20 years, SecuGen has been a drivi n g f o r c e c o m m i t t e d t o d e v e l o p i n g innovative, high-quality, rugged and p r i c e - p e r f o r m i n g p r o d u c t s i n c l u d i n g FBI-certified fingerprint readers, sensors, biometric software and developer kits. S e c u G e n p r o d u c t s a r e u s e d b y financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through an extensive network of reseller partners including original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators in North America, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia

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of these nutrients into the body as comp a r e d t o t h e o r i g i n a l P r e s e r V i s i o n AREDS 2 mini soft gel formula. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease )

“As a company that has been pioneering eye health solutions for 170 years, we remain committed to developing new products and enhancing our existing portfolio to address the needs

of patients,” said John Ferris, Senior Vice President, Global Consumer, Bausch + L o m b “ W e a r e p r o u d t o o f f e r PreserVision AREDS 2 eye vitamins with the OCUSorb formulation. The OCUSorb formula helps important antioxidants, l u t e i n a n d z e a x a n t h i n , t o

absorbed into the body, which helps increase the amount of nutrients that can circulate to patients’ eyes ”

PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula eye vitamins, including the new OCUSorb formula, contain the exact nutrient formula recommended by the National

Eye Institute (NEI) This exact formula includes certain amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been clinically shown through decades of research to help reduce the risk of moderate to

i o n ( A M D ) p r o g r e s s i o n I n

2022, the NEI’s AREDS2 10-Year Followon study further confirmed the benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin in the AREDS 2 formula

“AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans ages 50 and older, and the leading cause of blindness for

the 65-plus population,” Ferris continued “With the new enhanced vitamin, e y e c a r e p r o f e s s i o n a l s a n d t h e i r patients have the proven AREDS 2 formula eye vitamin with better absorbing nutrients from the patented OCUSorb technology ”

PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula mini soft gels with OCUSorb are available at most major retailers nationwide in the vitamin aisle or online

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