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Managing muscle cramps and spasms starts with three things taking action to get started, choosing the right product and following a consistent routine As with any injury or medical condition, consult your doctor or healthcare professional about the best option for you to address pain. Muscle spasms, also referred to as muscle cramps, are painful involuntary contractions and tightening of the muscles They are common and c a n a f f e c t a l l o r part of any muscle or muscle group T h e m o s t c o m m o n m u s c l e c r a m p s o c c u r i n the calves, thighs, feet, hands and arms. Nocturnal leg cramps happen at night when you’re at rest or asleep While some individuals are more prone to muscle cramps and get them regularly with any physical

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While payors are struggling t o f i n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r greater savings in the phar macy benefit, many are still reluctant to make the move to limit the number of phar macies in their network or to prefer lowest cost phar m a c i e s w i t h a r e d u c e d c o p a y M e d I m p a c t ’ s n e w extended day prescription network offers an excellent alternative where plans can maintain a 30 day full broad network, but gain savings through a 90 day lim ited network that complies with any willing provider laws M a n y p l a n s h a v e m o v e d t o e x c l u s i v e 9 0 d a y n e t w o r k s t o a c h i e v e p h a r m a c y b e n e f i t s a v i n g s o b j e c t i v e s H o w e v e r , c o m p e t i t o r P B M p r o d u c t s h a v e t w o

Liquid I V has partnered with Waterboys, an initiative of the Chris Long Foundation, to install water filling sta tions in schools in four rural communities as part of the non profit's Hometown H2O program Launched in 2019, Hometown H2O focuses on providing clean water to low income American communities, house holds, and schools that lack access to safe water. C u r r e n t l y , m o r e t h a n 2 m i l l i o n p e o p l e i n t h e United States lack access to clean water at home, and hundreds of thousands of students lack safe water at schools “Recognizing that in many cases across the United States, schools m i g h t b e t h e o n l y p l a c e w h e r e k i d s i n u n d e r s e r v e d c o m m u n i t i e s h a v e a c c e s s t o c l e a n d r i n k i n g w a t e r , our decision to partner with Waterboys could n’t have been easier,” said Sean Lavin, Vice

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tested and approved all natural product F e m i C l e a r ’ s i n n o v a t i v e product for bacterial vaginosis is all natural and highly effec tive. FemiClear: • Two day dose • Proven to kill 99 9% of the bacteria that causes BV • 91% of users reported symp t o m s w e r e e l i m i n a t e d ( d i s charge, fishy odor and irrita tion) “The results of the BV study FemiClear’s Remedy for Bacterial Vaginosis Continued on Page 25 An interview with Chris Arington, Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Prasco CDD: Prasco has steadily maintained its place atop the category of Authorized Generics (AG) The company remains committed to launching AG products, provid ing brand quality prescription drugs at competitive p r i c e s t h a t p a t i e n t s c a n r e l y o n . H o w h a s P r a s c o m a n a g e d t o find such a sta ble position in w h a t o t h e r companies find t o b e a v e r y u n p r e d i c t a b l e industry? CA: Prasco’s portfolio represents a wide variety of The Power of Prasco Continued on Page 29 BOOTH #2150 BOOTH #513 BOOTH B#2317 OOTH #1150 BOOTH #1462 BOOTH #822 Pa e

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Managing muscle cramps and spasms starts with three things taking action to get started, choosing the right product and following a consistent routine As with any injury or medical condition, consult your doctor or healthcare professional about the best option for you to address pain. Muscle spasms, also referred to as muscle cramps, are painful involuntary contractions and tightening of the muscles They are common and c a n a f f e c t a l l o r part of any muscle or muscle group T h e m o s t c o m m o n m u s c l e c r a m p s o c c u r i n the calves, thighs, feet, hands and arms. Nocturnal leg cramps happen at night when you’re at rest or asleep While some individuals are more prone to muscle cramps and get them regularly with any physical Managing Muscle Cramps and Spasms

Today, your pharmacy operations are faced with a myr iad of challenges: improve customer service, increase productivity, maintain security, add new technology and bring the operation in on budget In addition, meeting these challenges while fulfilling the rapid growth in the total volume of prescrip t i o n s d i s p e n s e d , i n c r e a s i n g p r o f i t a b i l i t y t h r o u g h operation efficien c i e s , w i t h o u t a n increase in square footage Enter Uniweb and its high density, flexible, superi or strength RX storage equipment Uniweb, Inc manu factures all steel pharmacy fixtures such as standard RX Bay Systems, Modular Pharmacies and CounterWalls; all designed to provide effective work areas for phar macists and their teams. Standard Uniweb RX Systems hold up to 50% Design for Today … Prepare for Tomorrow By Dave Halter, Senior Vice P r e s i d e n t S t r a t e g i c F i n a n c e Operations, MedImpact

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Liquid I V has partnered with Waterboys, an initiative of the Chris Long Foundation, to install water filling sta tions in schools in four rural communities as part of the non profit's Hometown H2O program Launched in 2019, Hometown H2O focuses on providing clean water to low income American communities, house holds, and schools that lack access to safe water. C u r r e n t l y , m o r e t h a n 2 m i l l i o n p e o p l e i n t h e United States lack access to clean water at home, and hundreds of thousands of students lack safe water at schools “Recognizing that in many cases across the United States, schools m i g h t b e t h e o n l y p l a c e w h e r e k i d s i n u n d e r s e r v e d c o m m u n i t i e s h a v e a c c e s s t o c l e a n d r i n k i n g w a t e r , our decision to partner with Waterboys could n’t have been easier,” said Sean Lavin, Vice I.V. Partners with Waterboys I N DE P E N DE NT P U B LICATION NOT AF F I LIATE D WITH NACDS vaginosis (BV) is uncomfortable, unpleasant and far more common than most people realize We don’t talk a lot about vaginal health in our culture, but the fact is, it’s tough to have a good day when you’re not feeling good It’s time the 1 experience BV access lab consumer

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S u n d a y , A u g u s t 2 8 , 2 0 2 24 C h a i n D r u g s t o r e D a i l y The Voice of the Pharmacy Business in Canada By Sandra Hanna, CEO, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada T h i s p a s t J u n e , t h e N e i g h b o u r h o o d Pharmacy Association of Canada proud ly hosted our signature Pharmacy EXPO in person for the first time in over t w o y e a r s O u r association confi d e n t l y l e d t h e way, featuring an e v e n t p r o g r a m t h a t g a t h e r s p h a r m a c y b u s i ness leaders and d e c i s i o n m a k e r s to socialize and strategize on the key issues of tomorrow We set the stage for p r o g r e s s b y s t r e n g t h e n i n g b u s i n e s s relationships throughout the sector and coming together with a unified voice, a sense of purpose and determination to press forward Neighbourhood Pharmacies 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 P h a r m a c i e s ) i s a n o t f o r p r o f i t t r a d e association delivering insights and solu t i o n s a s a t h o u g h t l e a d e r i n p u b l i c health, primary care and policy devel o p m e n t O u r d i s t i n c t , p a n C a n a d i a n perspective and leadership on health care’s frontlines make us the trusted voice of the pharmacy business, repre senting our member organizations as a partner to governments We represent pharmacy organiza t i o n s w i t h v a r i e d b u s i n e s s m o d e l s , l e v e r a g i n g t h e d i v e r s e s t r e n g t h s o f members, partners, manufacturers and the pharmaceutical supply chain We advance care delivery through close to 1 1 , 0 0 0 p h a r m a c i e s w h e r e p h a r m a c y teams serve as community health hubs, c r e a t i n g m u c h n e e d e d h e a l t h c a r e capacity. Our goal is to expand and unlock pharmacy's potential to con tribute to robust, resilient health sys tems From a business development per spective, we work strategically with our members and partners to create an environment that supports the growth of the pharmacy industry in Canada Delivering Value through Partnership and Collaboration Neighbourhood Pharmacies events are w h e r e p h a r m a c y c o m e s t o g e t h e r t o expand business opportunities, under s t a n d m a r k e t t r e n d s a n d s h a p e t h e future As a testament to our successful e v e n t s t r a t e g y , o u r P h a r m a c y E X P O r e c e i v e d o v e r 3 0 0 r e g i s t r a t i o n s ! P a r t i c i p a n t s g a i n e d d i r e c t a c c e s s t o leaders and decision makers represent ing nearly 80% of Canadian pharmacy retailers, with exclusive access through 1 : 1 b u s i n e s s m e e t i n g s , M e e t t h e R e t a i l e r s e s s i o n s , a n d e x c e p t i o n a l l y well attended social evenings with a b r o a d n e t w o r k o f p h a r m a c y s e c t o r leaders. Exclusive Insights and Business Opportunities P a r t n e r i n g w i t h N e i g h b o u r h o o d Pharmacies is a tangible way to secure profile and visibility for your organiza t i o n a m o n g t o p i n n o v a t o r s i n Canadian pharmacy Join our events, participate in exclusive meetings, and learn about key issues for pharmacy in C a n a d a t o d a y w i t h a c c e s s t o o u r r e p o r t s , p u b l i c a t i o n s , s t r a t e g i c c o m munications and much more! Our part n e r s r e p r e s e n t a l l s u p p l y c a t e g o r i e s a n d s e r v i c e s i n t h e r e t a i l p h a r m a c y i n d u s t r y , i n c l u d i n g p h a r m a c e u t i c a l s , health and wellness, self care, technol ogy, and automation Join our Specialty Pharmacy Summit Nov. 7 8 R e g i s t r a t i o n i s n o w o p e n f o r o u r Specialty Pharmacy Summit in Toronto, Canada, on Nov 7 8 The summit is the only one of its kind in Canada, focused on the growth of specialty pharmaceu ticals and care Join us this fall! F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o w w w . n e i g h b o u r h o o d p h a r m a c i e s . c a , c a l l 416.226.9100 or email info@neighbour hoodpharmacies.ca. EnlivenHealth Launches New Suite of Solutions to Empower Pharmacies AN I N DE P E N DE NT P U B LICATION NOT AF F I LIATE D WITH NACDS Kimberly Oser Publisher Anthony Socci Vice President of Sales Yasmine Brown Production Manager/Art Director AJ Flick Senior Editor Jeanie Catron Associate Editor Heather Albrecht Customer Ser vice Marcos Morhaim Senior Account Manager Alisha Dicochea Account Manager Tara Neal Director of Operations Iszac Saetieo Show Logistics & Distribution Enrico Cecchi European Sales Cha n Drugstore Daily is pub ished by Oser Communicat ons Group ©2022 All rights reser ved Executive and editoria offices at : 1877 N Kolb Road Tucson AZ 85715 520 721 1300/ Fax : 520 721 6300 European off ces ocated at Lungarno Benvenuto Ce lini 11 50125 Florence Ita y www osercommunicat onsgroup com Lee M Oser Founder Daily CHAIN DRUGSTORE E n l i v e n H e a l t h ® , t h e r e t a i l p h a r m a c y s o l u t i o n s d i v i s i o n o f O m n i c e l l , I n c , r e c e n t l y a n n o u n c e d t h e l a u n c h o f Amplicare Clinical Solution, the indus try’s most integrated and comprehen sive suite of technologies designed to h e l p p h a r m a c i e s t r a n s form from primarily med ication dispensing to thriv ing clinical practices As pharmacies contin ue to face declining reimbursements, rising DIR fees and the challenges of retaining high value patients, pharmacy leaders and owners realize they need to tap new sources of revenue growth to survive and thrive Delivering more per sonalized patient care and high value clinical services can help pharmacies of all types and sizes to increase revenues, w h i l e m e a s u r a b l y i m p r o v i n g p a t i e n t health outcomes and driving satisfac tion and retention The question is, how do pharmacists find the time and tech nology tools needed to make this cru cial transformation from principally fill ing scripts to providing a full range of revenue generating clinical services? A m p l i c a r e C l i n i c a l S o l u t i o n f r o m p h a r m a c y t e c h n o l o g y l e a d e r EnlivenHealth is a proven, fully integrat ed solutions suite that enables pharma cies to become true clinical services providers This pharmacy tested solu t i o n d o e s t h i s b y e a s i l y i d e n t i f y i n g patient opportunities, providing appro p r i a t e c l i n i c a l c a r e , a n d e f f i c i e n t l y billing for those services Expanding clinical services allows p h a r m a c i e s t o e n h a n c e t h e p a t i e n t e x p e r i e n c e , b u i l d l o n g t e r m p a t i e n t r e l a t i o n s h i p s a n d s a t i s f a c t i o n a n d measurably improve patient health as w e l l a s b u s i n e s s o u t c o m e s . T h e Amplicare Clinical Platform makes it easy for pharmacies to provide and get paid for clinical services that include v a c c i n a t i o n s , p o i n t o f c a r e t e s t i n g , wellness services, medication therapy m a n a g e m e n t , p r e v e n t a t i v e s e r v i c e s , Test to Treat and more. “Our mission is to continually inno v a t e n e w d i g i t a l s o l u t i o n s t h a t a r e transforming the practice and business o f r e t a i l p h a r m a c y , ” s a i d D a n n y Sanchez, senior vice president and gen eral manager of EnlivenHealth “Our new Amplicare Clinical Solution per f e c t l y e x e m p l i f i e s t h i s m i s s i o n T h i s proven solution not only helps pharma cists to keep patients adherent and healthy, it also reduces the administra tive and operational burdens that chal lenge all pharmacies As a result, phar macy staffs are empowered to provide high value, revenue generating servic es and bill for those services which rep resents the future of retail pharmacy as an increasingly central player in the healthcare system.” For more information, visit booths #1445 and #2430, go to www enlivenhealth co, email enlivenhealthco@omnicell com or call 877 776 2832 Bandages That Look Like Art but Protect Like CURAD How do you energize the market for basic first aid products such as bandag es? For CURAD, it has led to introducing e x c i t i n g n e w b a n d a g e s t h a t d i s p l a y bold, on trend designs from emerging P h i l a d e l p h i a b a s e d a r t i s t K e n d r a Dandy K e n d r a i s a n i n d e p e n d e n t B l a c k a r t i s t a n d f e m a l e e n t r e p r e n e u r w h o s e w o r k h a s b e e n f e a t u r e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e s o c i a l m e d i a w o r l d , a s w e l l a s o n p r o d u c t s f r o m m a j o r h o m e d é c o r , b e a u t y , a p p a r e l a n d l i f e s t y l e b r a n d s S p e c i a l i z i n g i n b o t h t r a d i t i o n a l a n d d i g i t a l p a i n t i n g , K e n d r a h a s b e e n p r o f i l e d b y M a r i e C l a i r e , C o s m o p o l i t a n , I n S t y l e a n d P o p S u g a r S h e i s a c h a m p i o n f o r u p a n d c o m i n g a r t i s t s a n d p r o t e c t i n g t h e c o p y r i g h t o f d i g i t a l c r e a t o r s a n d a f o u n d i n g m e m b e r o f t h e A m e r i c a n I n f l u e n c e r C o u n c i l . 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T h e s e b a n d a g e s p r o v i d e C U R A D q u a l i t y w o u n d p r o t e c t i o n f o r c u t s , b u r n s , s c r a p e s a n d b l i s t e r s T h e F l e x F a b r i c ™ m a t e r i a l s t r e t c h e s a n d c o n f o r m s t o b o d y c o n t o u r s f o r f l e x i b l e , c o m f o r t a b l e p r o t e c t i o n t h a t m o v e s w i t h y o u S k i n f r i e n d l y a d h e s i v e w i t h a f o u r s i d e d s e a l h e l p s p r o v i d e l a s t i n g p r o t e c t i o n w h i l e s e a l i n g o u t d i r t a n d g e r m s T h e n o n s t i c k w o u n d p a d i s t w o t i m e s m o r e a b s o r b e n t c o m p a r e d t o d r y w e i g h t a n d w o n ’ t s t i c k t o t h e w o u n d t o d i s r u p t h e a l i n g These special Kendra Dandy design bandages are available in the two most popular bandage sizes: 75 x 3 inches (1 9 x 7 6 cm) and 2 x 4 inches (5 1 x 10 2cm) Two boxes offer 30 standard s t r i p b a n d a g e s w i t h t w o u n i q u e designs in each, or a 50 count variety pack that offers both sizes and features all four designs. 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New Products From Par Pharmaceutical For more than 40 years, Par Pharmaceutical has been an industry leader in innovation, development, man ufacturing and commercialization of generic pharmaceuticals and sterile injectables. Par Pharmaceutical is an operating company of Endo International plc, a highly focused gener ics and specialty branded pharmaceuti cal company delivering quality medi cines to patients in need Endo has global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and U S headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania Today, Par Pharmaceutical’s sales place it among the top generic pharma ceutical companies in the United States. The company conducts manufacturing both domestically and abroad It markets and/or licenses more than 100 prescrip tion drug product families under the Par label as well as its Sterile Injectable portfo lio marketed under Par Sterile Products Par is advancing a robust research and development (R&D) pipeline of potential products with many products awaiting FDA approval, including several first to files, and many other products in develop ment with continued focus on Paragraph IV and first to file opportunities In recent years, the company has introduced generic versions of several major pharmaceutical products, includ ing: Tolvaptan Tablets 15 mg and 30 mg (Otsuka’s Samsca®), Glycopyrrolate Oral Solution 1 mg/5 mL (0 2 mg/mL) (Merz’s Cuvposa®), Varenicline Tablets 0 5 mg a n d 1 m g ( P f i z e r ’ s C h a n t i x ® ) a n d Lubiprostone Capsules 8 mcg and 24 mcg (Sucampo’s Amitiza®) For more information, visit booth #1951, or go to www parpharm com

Retail Distribution No other direct response company can boast the distribution power of Ontel Products With a global network of over 80,000 retail stores, Ontel can guaran t e e m a x i m u m m a r k e t p e n e t r a t i o n domestically and worldwide For more information, visit booth #1141, or contact Craig Jordan at 800 245 0511 or craig@ontel com

Ontel Products Brings New Ideas to the World Who Is Ontel? Since 1994, Ontel has been developing, marketing and distributing some of the most innovative consumer products on the market From popular toys to top sell ing home fitness equipment to innovative household items, Ontel loves bringing new ideas into the world Its products are sold in nearly every major retail chain in the United States, and in more than 30 coun tries worldwide, with a simple mission: to serve people with products they want and that make their lives more enjoyable Ontel invites you to explore its website and learn what the company is all about Ontel History Ontel Products was founded by Chuck Khubani with the simple mission of mak ing products that people want and that make their lives more enjoyable. Ontel’s first hit product was the Iron Wonder, an ironing kit that cut ironing time in half and prevented marks and burns on clothes. Following this success, Ontel continued to grow throughout the ’90s and 2000s with the launch of popular items such as the Inkjet Refill Kit, Microfiber Cloths, Dryer Balls, Swivel Sweeper, Iron Gym, Pillow Pets and more Product Development

C h a i n D r u g s t o r e D a i l Sy u n d a y , A u g u s t 2 8 , 2 0 2 28 Bausch + Lomb Invites TikTok Users to LUMIFY Eye Dance Challenge Bausch + Lomb’s award winning LUMI F Y ® r e d n e s s r e l i e v e r e y e d r o p s a r e brightening up TikTok with a new chal l e n g e L a u n c h e d i n l a t e J u l y , t h e # L U M I F Y E y e D a n c e c h a l l e n g e i n v i t e s T i k T o k u s e r s t o “ d a n c e with their eyes” to the upbeat dance track fea tured in the first LUMIFY commercial All TikTok eye dance videos published by Aug. 31, 2022, using the two o f f i c i a l c h a l l e n g e h a s h t a g s , # L U M I F Y E y e D a n c e and #WinIt, will be auto matically entered into a U S sweepstakes to win a $ 1 0 , 5 0 0 p r i z e p a c k a g e The package will include travel and accommoda tions for two to New York f o r a n A L i s t m a k e o v e r with celebrity makeup artist and LUMI F Y b r a n d a m b a s s a d o r V i n c e n t Oquendo The winner will also receive a $ 5 0 0 A m e r i c a n E x p r e s s g i f t c a r d , a “dream kit” featuring products used during the makeover session and pro fessionally shot photographs to com memorate the event “Many people who have had the opportunity to try LUMIFY are amazed at the product’s ability to reduce red ness in one minute and deliver whiter and brighter looking eyes,” said John Ferris, senior vice president and general m a n a g e r , U S C o n s u m e r , B a u s c h + Lomb “The LUMIFY Eye Dance chal lenge is a unique way that we can encourage more people to try LUMIFY, which is the No 1 eye doctor recom mended brand of redness reliever eye drops, while providing them with the opportunity to authentically highlight one of their key facial features their eyes ” Additionally, to c o i n c i d e w i t h t h e LUMIFY TikTok chal l e n g e , B a u s c h + Lomb has launched a national sampling tour that will make stops in Dallas, Los A n g e l e s , C h i c a g o a n d N e w Y o r k throughout August Featuring a LUMIFY branded tiny home, t h e t o u r s p a n s a total of eight activa tion days (two days a t e a c h l o c a t i o n ) and provides visitors with beverages and treats, mini masterclass sessions t a u g h t b y p r o m i n e n t l o c a l m a k e u p artists and the opportunity to meet local social media influencers A selfie station is also included where guests can try LUMIFY and record their LUMIFY Eye Dance TikTok videos “We are proud of how far LUMIFY has come since launching in 2018, and we look forward to continuing to raise a w a r e n e s s o f t h i s i n c r e d i b l e b r a n d through unique initiatives such as the LUMIFY Eye Dance challenge and the national sampling tour,” added Ferris For more information, visit booth #644 or go to www lumifydrops com

The Product Development department at Ontel identifies and develops all of the company’s new products and man ages the manufacturing for the compa ny’s current product lines Ontel strives to develop solution oriented products that have mass appeal and improve the quality of people’s lives Ontel’s eyes and ears are always open for the next great idea, and it consistently develops and innovates on its existing product lines to make them even better Direct Response Marketing With every product the company devel ops, Ontel starts by creating and testing a compelling direct response TV com mercial, and then expands to Internet marketing, print ads, and more on the successful campaigns Direct response allows Ontel to measure the exact level of demand there will be on a new prod uct, and is the perfect method for quick ly building new brands that sell millions of units within a short period of time, and in many cases continue with strong sales for years to come.

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t h o u r c l i e n t s a n d t e l l t h e m w h a t w e a r e a b o u t a n d a s k t h e m w h a t t h e y n e e d f r o m u s . “In the end, it is all about saving money and helping to make the retailer more efficient,” says Bender “We devel op a collaborative relationship with our clients providing them a one stop shop where they can pick and choose what they need Our solutions are based on t h e i r n e e d s a n d o u r f l e x i b i l i t y i s designed to help retailers build unique solutions.” F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t b o o t h # 2 1 5 0 , c a l l 8 0 0 4 8 6 4 9 3 2 o r v i s i t www uniwebinc com continuous inventory placement Also, the movable 16 inch L trays are easy to adjust, so staff can position them on the panel to accommodate the tallest bot t l e A l l o f t h i s t r a n s l a t e s i n t o z e r o unused space Uniweb offers a variety of products for retailers looking to expand their pharmacy section without any dramatic increase in space allocation The com pany builds counter wall pharmacies, Rx wall fixtures, gondolas, end caps, workstations and locking units. Uniweb also manufactures complete pre engi n e e r e d m o d u l a r p h a r m a c i e s t h a t include locking cabinets, under counter vials, shelves, doors and sinks The mod ular pharmacy can usually be assem Capture Customer Attention with Retargeted Direct Mail 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 S i n c e t h e C O V I D 1 9 p a n d e m i c started, consumer shopping behanviors have fundamentally changed Shipping has surged tremendously as consumers m o v e d t h e i r p u r c h a s i n g o n l i n e B y 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 a r e p l a c i n g o r d e r s o n t h e i r m o b i l e 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 Continued on Page 29

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C h a i n D r u g s t o r e D a i l y 2 5S u n d a y , A u g u s t 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 more product in the same footprint over conventional shelving, generating m o r e p r o f i t t o t h e b o t t o m l i n e C o m p l e t e M o d u l a r P h a r m a c i e s a n d CounterWalls include retail merchan dising, clean line wall storage panels, b e h i n d t h e s c e n e s s t o r a g e , l o c k i n g cabinets and flexible workstations The walls, counters, cabinets, shelving and accessories provide unlimited expansi ble adjustability Whether it’s new construction or a renovation, plenty of options to maxi mize space are available For instance, renovation stores can be outfitted with Uniweb’s high density fixtures, result ing in significantly increasing the stor a g e s p a c e f o r p r e s c r i p t i o n s , p a t i e n t files, office supplies and equipment, while freeing up counter space, all with in the same footprint Additional bene fits of Uniweb systems are simplified p u r c h a s i n g , a d m i n i s t r a t i o n a n d c o n struction functions, modular wiring sys tems, quick installation, accuracy and lower final costs T h e u l t i m a t e b e a u t y o f U n i w e b ’ s c r a f t s m a n s h i p : a s y o u r n e e d s c h a n g e , s o c a n y o u r s p a c e . W h e t h e r y o u n e e d m o r e s t o r a g e o r a 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 , y o u a r e n o t l o c k e d i n t o y o u r o r i g i n a l d e s i g n T h e s e d y n a m i c r o o m s a l l o w f r e e d o m i n f u t u r e n e e d s t o r e d e s i g n a n d e q u i p y o u r a r e a f o r u n s u r p a s s e d u t i l i t y a n d a p p e a r a n c e a t a n a f f o r d a b l e p r i c e W i t h U n i w e b ’ s m o d u l a r c o m p o n e n t d e s i g n s , s t a f f c a n a d a p t t o c h a n g e s i n l a y o u t s a n d w o r k f l o w n e e d s w i t h o u t r e q u i r i n g n e w f i x t u r e s o r e x t r e m e m o d i f i c a t i o n s i n r e c o n f i g u r i n g t h e f a c i l i t y f o o t p r i n t The Uniweb Advantage: American 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 Uniweb (Cont’d from p 1) times, flexible designs and long lasting products While other fixture companies are s t r u g g l i n g w i t h l e n g t h y l e a d t i m e s , Uniweb has been able to maintain pro duction times for standard equipment a n d f o r c u s t o m R X e q u i p m e n t a n d m o d u l a r r o o m s . W i t h s i g n i f i c a n t l y shorter lead times, lower surcharges a n d d u r a b l e p r o d u c t s , U n i w e b w i l l design, ship and install G i v e U n i w e b y o u r c h a l l e n g e s today The company would be proud to show you current satisfied customer installations, provide a tour of the new, s t a t e o f t h e i n d u s t r y 1 8 0 , 0 0 0 s q u a r e foot manufacturing facility, and meet with your team to start discussions on your next remodel project. For more information, visit booth #2150, c a l l 8 0 0 4 8 6 4 9 3 2 o r v i s i t w w w uniwebinc com show that the vast majority of users reported complete elimination of BV s y m p t o m s , w h i c h i s a r e m a r k a b l e a d v a n c e m e n t f o r a p r o d u c t t h a t addresses BV and for patients that are looking for relief from a common issue,” said Dr Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer of Verywell Health and principal investigator of the FemiClear Bacterial Vaginosis consumer study P a r t i c i p a n t s i n t h e I R B a p p r o v e d study with consumer home use of the product were thrilled with the results. “I was actually blown away with how fast and how well this product worked,” says one user “I was feeling the results very quickly, within 12 hours, and my symp toms were completely gone in three days I have never tried anything that has worked this fast or worked this well!” “At FemiClear, our goal is to address health issues that impact women every d a y , ” s a y s C a r o l i n e G o o d n e r , t h e f o u n d e r a n d C E O o f O r g a n i C a r e . “Developing a FemiClear product for bacterial vaginosis was a clear objective for us since BV is the most common vaginal issue women deal with From our consumer research, we know that current treatment options don’t resolve the symptoms for many women and there is significant opportunity to pro vide a better solution We have success fully addressed genital herpes symp toms and yeast infections with our other FemiClear products and want to contin ue to be the innovative leader for vagi nal health ” While most people who experience a vaginal health issue want the problem FemiClear (Cont’d from p 1) s o l v e d q u i c k l y , t h e y ’ r e a l s o m i n d f u l about the ingredients in the products they’re using in such an intimate area FemiClear’s products are made with nat ural and organic ingredients, and free of harmful synthetic chemicals and toxins. “ E v e r y o n e w a n t s p r o d u c t s t h a t make them feel good in their own skin,” says Goodner “We make effective, all natural vaginal health products that don’t require a prescription We’re mak ing a difference ” FemiClear’s products can be found in major national and regional drug s t o r e s a n d r e t a i l e r s i n c l u d i n g C V S , Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart, Amazon and more. 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r s a s w e l l Meeting Supply Chain Challenges During the challenging times of the Covid pandemic, Camber maintained a 99 percent service level It did this by adding staff in its warehouse, customer service and supply chain departments, a n d c o n t i n u o u s l y i n c r e a s i n g s a f e t y stock of its products By developing innovative warehouse procedures and e m p l o y i n g s t r a t e g i c s h i p p i n g t e c h niques, Camber was able to meet the most urgent lead time challenges Most importantly, Camber is raising the bar on partnership. Its strategic account management teams enhance collabo ration and improve transparency This in turn builds trust and confidence with partners and within the organization Transparency and information sharing is the culture of Camber, which allows the company to practice continuous risk mitigation throughout the entire organization F r o m s u p p l y c h a i n t o c u s t o m e r service to distribution, Camber is dedi cated to raising the bar on its support, with timely solutions that make your job easier That’s next level generics For more information, visit booth #715, c a l l 7 3 2 5 2 9 0 4 3 0 o r g o t o w w w camberpharma com

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CDD: Can you expand on Prasco’s busi ness approach and how it has impacted your company? C A : O u r l e a d e r s h i p i n A u t h o r i z e d Generics has come from a business phi losophy that is summed up in one word: Unlimit® This word describes Prasco’s commitment to building strong part nerships, breaking down barriers, and Prasco (Cont’d. from p. 1) unlocking new opportunities. m e n t s o l u t i o n s t o h e a l t h c a r e c o m p a n i e s Ultimately, Prasco has evolved into an organization with the knowledge, expertise, and flexibility needed to be a leader in the pharmaceutical space We continue to grow in ways that benefit patients, pharmacists, and our partners information, visit booth #822, g o t o w w w p r a s c o c o m o r c a l l 513.618.3333. of Mission, Liquid I V “Access to clean water is a fundamental need, and proper hydration is vital for the health and growth of our kids, with a c l e a r i m p a c t o n a c a d e m i c p e r f o r m ance ” The water filling stations will be b u i l t i n e v e r y s c h o o l a c r o s s t h e Scranton, PA, Benton Harbor, MI, San Augustine, TX, and Palermo Union, CA s c h o o l d i s t r i c t s , r e a c h i n g m o r e t h a n 13,500 students in schools that have been identified as dealing with some type of contamination issue Waterboys will install the water filling stations by teaming up with RCAP as the imple menting partner, and its Agua4All pro gram Agua4All was started by RCAP’s western partner, RCAC, and has since expanded to more than eight states across the country “The partnership with Liquid I.V. and Waterboys will help ensure that e v e r y s t u d e n t a n d t e a c h e r i n t h e s e schools have access to safe drinking w a t e r t o h e l p k i d s a c h i e v e b r i g h t e r Liquid I.V. (Cont’d. from p. 1) f u t u r e s , ” s a i d N a t h a n O h l e , C E O o f RCAP “These water filling stations will not only benefit thousands of children in underserved communities but also their families and the communities who bear the burden of the consequences of drinking contaminated water ” I n a d d i t i o n , t h i s p a r t n e r s h i p includes the support of Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns Defensive End. He is currently the Team Captain of the NFL Waterboys, which unites NFL players and fans to provide clean, accessible water to communities in need Garrett is also a Liquid I.V. Ambassador. About Liquid I V With every purchase of Liquid I V , they donate a serving to someone in need around the world Liquid I V provides m u c h n world wide since its inception in 1951. These bandages represent the latest of many i n n o v a t i o n s f r o m C U R A D . I n c l u d e d among these advances are Ouchless CURAD (Cont’d from p 4) bandages (patented in 1960), and more r e c e n t l y , i m p r o v e d T r u l y O u c h l e s s ™ bandages, QuickStop™ bleeding con trol products and Performance Series sports tapes. F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o www curad com, or call 1 800 MEDLINE 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 deci sion 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 for businesses, across the nation At its core, USPS Connect is about providing solu tions that help businesses of all sizes whether a local neighborhood business or a national shipper grow their busi ness through mail and shipping services

C h a i n D r u g s t o e D a i l y 2S u n d a y , A u g u s t 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 exertion, muscle cramps are not age r e l a t e d a n d c a n h a p p e n t o a n y o n e Whether you are sedentary or active, y o u m a y d e v e l o p a m u s c l e c r a m p s w h e n w a l k i n g , s i t t i n g , e x e r c i s i n g o r sleeping Theraworx Relief was developed using a non opioid, safe and fast acting formula to target and relieve muscle c r a m p s w i t h o u t l e a v i n g a m e s s o r strong odors. Applying Theraworx Relief every day is the best way to prevent muscle cramps, first thing in the morning, mid day and at bedtime Of course, even when you’re doing all the right things to prevent muscle cramps, you may still experience them from time to time Remember to apply Theraworx Relief right away for fast relief when you feel a muscle cramp coming on. Be sure to rub Theraworx Relief into Muscle Cramps (Cont’d. from p. 1) the entire muscle not just the spot where you’re experiencing the cramp For example, if you get a mid calf mus c l e c r a m p o r a “ c h a r l e y h o r s e , ” p u t Theraworx Relief on the whole calf mus cle For a cramp in your quadricep, apply Theraworx Relief on your entire t h i g h M a k e s u r e w h e n y o u a p p l y Theraworx Relief, you let it dry com pletely for 60 to 90 seconds before a p p l y i n g o t h e r t o p i c a l p r o d u c t s l i k e lotions and creams, and before putting on clothing or getting into bed. Don’t forget that Theraworx Relief helps relieve the soreness following a muscle cramp as well Use it a few times after a cramp to help reduce soreness Theraworx Relief comes in a foam and a spray in both regular and travel sizes for on the go relief It is available at most pharmacies and major retailers, as well as online. For more information, visit booth #1150 products manufactured by more than 60 leading brand pharmaceutical part ners We touch more than 25 therapeu tic categories through various dosage forms, so regardless of changes in the industry, Prasco is prepared with consis tent supply and superior service neces sary to meet market demands.

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e e d e d h y d r a t i o n i n d i s a s t e r z o n e s , h o s p i t a l s , i m p o v e r i s h e d c o m munities, and emergency living quar t e r s a c r o s s t h e g l o b e . S i n c e 2 0 1 5 , Liquid I.V. has donated over 27 million servings. For more information, visit booth #2317 k e y d i s a d v a n t a g e s c o m p a r e d t o M e d I m p a c t ’ s p r o d u c t : 1. They concentrate share with a higher overall cost chain provider. 2. They provide less access than MedImpact’s extended day prescription network alternative MedImpact’s aligned, partner focused business model drives strong pharmacy relationships and creative opportuni ties to deliver incremental value with better returns for clients Its limited e x t e n d e d d a y s o l u t i o n o f f e r s b e t t e r access than competing exclusive 90 day networks, with rates that are com parable to or better than mail service, delivering superior savings and greater member choice Plans may choose to exclude one chain or two chains for even more aggressive pricing M e d I m p a c t ’ s e x t e n d e d d a y n e t work consists of small chains, pharmacy s e r v i c e s a d m i n i s t r a t i v e o r g a n i z a t i o n s (PSAOs), and independent pharmacies and promotes the value of these partic i p a t i n g p h a r m a c i e s w h e r e m e m b e r s may receive a higher level of service In addition, since these providers accept more favorable reimbursement for 30 day fills, limiting the 90 day net w o r k c o m p o s i t i o n c o u l d h e l p d r i v e greater overall share to lower cost phar macies an additional savings opportu nity for plans as members may also switch their non maintenance prescrip tions to these lower cost pharmacies According to the National Institutes MedImpact (Cont’d from p 1) of Health, promoting 90 day fills also s u p p o r t s b e t t e r m e m b e r m e d i c a t i o n adherence and has the potential to pos itively influence health outcomes M e d I m p a c t ’ s n e w e x t e n d e d d a y network offers a win win win for partic ipating pharmacies, payors, and mem bers in comparison to standard exclu sive 90 day networks: • G r e a t e r 9 0 d a y s a v i n g s w i t h improved retail pharmacy access • Broad 30 day retail access to support member choice and satisfaction • Potential to further increase savings by building share at lower cost partici pating pharmacies. By partnering with participating phar macies to provide member counseling and education, both payors and mem bers may benefit through higher satis faction and a positive impact on health metrics To ensure a seamless transition for members who have prescriptions at a n o n p a r t i c i p a t i n g p h a r m a c y , MedImpact and our participating phar macy partners proactively communicate and can help members transfer their next refill to a participating pharmacy The breadth of potential savings a s s o c i a t e d w i t h M e d I m p a c t ’ s n e w extended day limited network offers substantial savings opportunities for payors and members This solution can be the first step toward limiting or pre ferring the 30 day network to further enhance savings. For more information, visit booth #513 or email info@medimpact com Now part of Medline, CURAD has been a known and trusted brand

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