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Hearing Is Personal: How Lucid Technology Adapts to Your Ears Every day each of us experiences an extraordinary variety of sound that is, in many ways, personal to us. The alarm tone that wakes us up, the conversa tions we have with people each of these are uniquely experienced individ ually and personally While we can’t individually manage all of our aural exposure, we certainly can have our preferences Normal ears contain around 15,500 sensory hair cells that sit alongside a m e m b r a n e t h a t v i b r a t e s w i t h e a c h i n c o m i n g s o u n d . E a c h f r e q u e n c y o f sound vibrates the hair cells in specific locations, which is why we are able to hear differences in sounds While differ ent sounds vibrate different parts of our membrane, louder sounds increase the amplitude of the vibration. When it comes to hearing loss, the majority is sensori neural loss, where inner and outer hair cells have been damaged This leads to an inability to hear soft sounds, while still being able t o h e a r ( a n d b e s e n s i t i v e ) t o l o u d sounds So, while a person experiencing hearing loss can still have a dynamic range of hearing, it is a much smaller range than a person with normal hear ing The standard for today’s hearing a i d s a n d a m p l i f i e r s i s a t e c h n o l o g y c a l l e d W i d e D y n a m i c R a n g e Compression (WDRC) WDRC logically amplifies softer sounds more than loud er sounds, in an effort to balance what the user hears It gives the most amplifi cation to soft sounds, less to average sounds and even less to loud sounds Ears that are experiencing hearing loss have a decreased range of what they can hear and WDRC attempts to gener ically boost the range of soft sounds L u c i d i d e n t i f i e d t h e n e e d f o r a more nuanced approach that highlights a n d d i f f e r e n t i a t e s a w i d e r r a n g e o f sounds, while optimizing comfort and natural sound Its innovative technolo gy focuses on an adaptive dynamic range optimization approach. Where W D R C b o o s t s s o f t n o i s e s t h e m o s t , Lucid technology gives the same ampli f i c a t i o n t o s o f t , a v e r a g e a n d l o u d sounds It focuses on the average loud n e s s o f c o n v e r s a t i o n a l s p e e c h a n d places this information within the lis tener’s dynamic range So, rather than compress every sound to fit within the d y n a m i c r a n g e , L u c i d t e c h n o l o g y adapts the sounds to fit naturally within the listener’s range. Lucid Technology creates a person al hearing ecosystem that each person can use to create their own preferred l i s t e n i n g e x p e r i e n c e T h e n e w LucidShape™ technology feature allows for comprehensive real time personal i z a t i o n a n d t h e a b i l i t y t o m a n a g e acoustics across any listening environ ment The app builds on the current four hearing aid preset programs and allows individual personalization that is very specific.
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At AmerisourceBergen and through its family of companies, AmerisourceBergen is committed to supporting healthcare providers and their patients, providing access to the pharmaceutical products they depend on C u s t o m e r s r e l y o n A m e r i s o u r c e B e r g e n t o e n s u r e t h e i r p a t i e n t s c a n a c c e s s t h e m e d i c a t i o n s t h e y n e e d , w h e n t h e y n e e d t h e m F o r t h a t r e a s o n , A m e r i s o u r c e B e r g e n c r e a t e d S m a r t S o u r c e A c c e s s f o r c u s t o m e r s When product is temporarily out of stock at your servicing distribution cen ter, AmerisourceBergen’s SmartSource distribution center serves as a second ary supply of inventory to help find the p r o d u c t y o u n e e d t o s e r v e y o u r patients What is SmartSource? S m a r t S o u r c e l e v e r a g e s the distribution capabil i t i e s o f AmerisourceBergen to increase product access It buys directly from more than 600 manufacturers to give customers access to more than 11,000 generic, brand and OTC products. A s a n A m e r i s o u r c e B e r g e n c u s tomer, the company gives you access to SmartSource, providing:
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CC: Uniweb’s American Made products r a n g e f r o m s i m p l e w a l l p a n e l s a n d shelves to general merchandise store fixtures to versatile RX work counters a n d c o m p l e t e r o o m s T h e i r s y s t e m delivers a unique concept in merchan dising. The all steel panels consist of continuous horizontal channels, verti cally spaced every inch This allows for greater utilization of the display surface and broader flexibility in merchandise p l a c e m e n t P r o d u c t f a c i n g s are increased by a m i n i m u m o f 1 7 % , a n d i n some cases up to 5 0 % T h i s extreme capital ization on space results in greater profits for retail ers CDD: Can Uniweb manufacture a prod uct that will give a store a facelift, while increasing product facings, using the same footprint and existing fixtures? C C : Y e s . U n i w e b ’ s V a r i e t y P a n e l i s a n a l l s t e e l m e r c h a n d i s e r w i t h c o n t i n u o u s h o r i z o n t a l c h a n n e l s a n d n o u p r i g h t i n t e r r u p t i o n s ; h o o k s c a n b e p l a c e d o v e r t w o p a n e l s e a m s H i g h c o n c e n t r a t i o n c a n d r a m a t i c a l l y i n c r e a s e p r o d u c t f a c i n g s b y 1 7 % o r m o r e , w h i c h e q u a l s i n c r e a s e d p r o f i t p o t e n t i a l M o r e i m p o r t a n t l y , t h e p a n e l s w i l l n e v e r r i p o r t e a r The Allied Panel features a short insert hook welded directly onto the panel, eliminating the need for insert brackets Panels easily lock onto exist i n g u p r i g h t s , c r e a t i n g a c l e a n , f l u s h appearance Additionally, the panel can b e e x t e n d e d b e y o n d t h e g o n d o l a height, creating additional merchandising space CDD: How easy is this prod uct to install and merchan dise? Will the store be dis rupted? CC: To install, simply attach t h e a p p r o p r i a t e b r u f a c t u r i n g , a n d c o o r d i n a t i o n o f complete fixture installs The Uniweb team strives to improve their expertise by working with other fixture manufac turers, designers and architects, store planners, and display personnel, creat ing the optimal knowledge base that their can depend U b x p h and manufacturing of high powder coated, steel fix Uniweb is the cost effective solution For more information, visit booth #2150, c a l l 8 0 0 4 6 9 3 2 u n i webinc com
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M o n d a y , A u g u s t 2 9 , 2 0 2 24 C h a i n D r u g s t o r e D a i l y 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 More Product Facings, More Profit - It's That Simple A n i n t e r v i e w w i t h C i n d y C a l m e s e , Marketing Manager, Uniweb CDD: Where does Uniweb derive its longevity and strength in the fixturing industry? CC: Founded in 1970, Uniweb fulfilled the growing need for more space and versatility in displaying merchandise. The company’s solution was an innova tive steel panel design that quickly rev olutionized the merchandising indus try Uniweb, a recognized leader in the fixture business, has proven to be a company with the foresight, initiative, and expertise to provide solutions for their customers who require maximized utilization, durability, and aesthetics.
KeySource Headquartered as well as flexible payment options KeySource prides itself on its large company abilities, while maintaining its small company agility For more information, visit booth #1804, g o t o w w w . k e y s o u r c e . c o m o r c a l l 800 842 5991
MingFeng: Turning Concepts Into Reality MingFeng has become one of the top 100 national high tech enterprises in China Its mission is to turn incredible concepts into practical realities The company provides services for brands from more than 30 industries, including jewelry, spirit and beverage, commemo rative coin, watch, cigar, cosmetic, elec tronics and health related products MingFeng’s industrial park covers an area of 230,000 square meters, with thousands of skilled staff who can han dle an annual output of up to 80 million p i e c e s I t s n e w f a c i l i t y c o n s o l i d a t e s operations and maximizes efficiency to produce three times more than the cur r e n t p r o d u c t i o n c a p a c i t y M i n g F e n g continues to modernize and utilize the latest equipment and technology that applies to the manufacturing process. Its dedicated work force assures that customers will receive products at the h i g h e s t q u a l i t y , o n s c h e d u l e a n d a t competitive pricing The company believes in the great environmental importance of the plan e t a n d s u s t a i n a b l e h u m a n d e v e l o p ment In 2013, MingFeng formed the B i o m a s s T e c h n o l o g y C o m p a n y T h i s division specializes in the research and development of biomass composites and its applications The biomass com posites aim at taking full advantage of the abundant forestry residues from the agriculture industry, such as straw, rice husks and wood pulps. MingFeng then u s e s m o d i f i e d f o r m u l a d e s i g n c o m b i n e d w i t h u p g r a d e d p r o f e s s i o n a l equipment to produce different types of biomass composites, which are then e x t r u d e d a n d m o l d e d i n t o u s e f u l , everyday commodities F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o www.mingfengus.com.
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How to Elevate ORS With Liquid I.V. Utilizing CTT® Cellular Transport Technology, or CTT, is the breakthrough delivery system used in all Liquid I V products CTT is designed to enhance rapid absorption of water and other key ingredients into the bloodstream, hydrating you 2 2.5x faster and more efficiently than water alone CTT uses a precise ratio of sodi um, glucose, and potassium to create an osmotic force in the digestive system that allows water to be delivered to the bloodstream earlier in the system Hydration Multiplier, Liquid I V ’s hero product, is available in a variety of core flavors including Lemon Lime, Tropical Punch, Concord Grape, Golden Cherry, Piña Colada, and many more. To learn more about their full range of non GMO h follow @liquidiv Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter visit booth #2317 KeySource
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Oxcarbazepine Tablets from Camber are available in 150 mg, 300 mg and 600 mg strengths, all in 100 count bottles Famotidine Tablets from Camber are available in 20 mg strength in 100 and 1,000 count bottles and 40 mg strength in 100 , 500 and 1,000 count bottles The organization plans to launch at least 45 new generic products in 2022, w i d e n i n g i t s p o r t f o l i o w i t h m o r e i n j e c t a b l e a n d s p e c i a l t y m e d i c a t i o n s this year Expanding and Diversifying Camber’s current portfolio soon be launching a comprehensive portfolio of oncology p o d u c H e c y a c h e d several injectable products, Camber has a robust pipeline of injectable products in the coming months It has added a variety of dose forms to the product line, suppositories, ointments information, visit booth #715, call 732.529.0430 or go to www.camber pharma.com. and CURAD Announce Partnership with Kendra Dandy CURAD®, a Medline brand and leading provider of world class consumer med ical products, announced that it has joined forces with renowned artist and illustrator Kendra Dandy. The collabora t i o n i n c l u d e s f e a t u r i n g h e r u n i q u e designs on CURAD’s classic adhesive bandages The new bandage line will feature pineapple, papaya, banana and dragon fruit designs offering a splash of fun, color and flair to young families looking to “heal in style!” “We’re so excited to be partnering with Kendra, bringing a colorful splash of fun to our classic adhesive bandage line,” says Medline VP of Marketing Kim Washington “Kendra has been an inspi ration and champion to so many up a n d c o m i n g b l a c k a r t i s t s a n d w e ’ r e thrilled to join and support her in those efforts ” D a n d y h a s b e e n a n o u t s p o k e n advocate, particularly for up and com ing African American artists and digital creators with a particular focus on help ing them protect their copyrights. Her versatile designs have been featured across multiple product categories with notable brands such as Anthropologie, Sephora, Coach, Vans and more. “I’m so happy to be joining CURAD on their new line of adhesive bandages It’s an opportunity for me to create something unique that stands out and can hopefully spark a conversation,” says Dandy “Having worked with a vari e t y o f r e t a i l b r a n d s , I l o v e b r i n g i re energized introducing innova EZ Release™ adhesive tech a a n c e d options like antimicrobial wound gel, hydrocolloids, antibacterial bandages, super absorbent dressings and foam bandages, CURAD remains at the fore front of creating hospital quality prod ucts for home use About Kendra Dandy B a s e d i n P h i l a d e l p h i a , P e n n s y l v a n i a , Kendra Dandy specializes in both tradi t i o n a l a n d d i g i t a l p a i n t i n g S h e l a u n c h e d t h e B o u f f a n t s & B r o k e n Hearts brand in 2012. Since then, her illustrations are a social media sensa tion and licensed worldwide in cate gories that include home décor, beau ty, apparel, and lifestyle and now, first aid Kendra’s unique artwork continu ously captures the attention of house h o l d n a m e b r a n d s s u c h a s A n t h r o p o l o g i e , C o a c h , V a n s , N i k e , S e p h o r a , E s t é e L a u d e r a n d B o b b i Brown, who have worked with her to c r e a t e c u s t o m c a m p a i g n s . 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 and protecting the copyright of digital creators 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
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DRIVESAFE Personal Alcohol Testers If there’s a notion that’s been confirmed by these challenging times, it is that human ingenuity, in the form of elec tronic technology, has become vital to o u r s u r v i v a l a n d s a f e t y A t A l c o h o l C o u n t e r m e a s u r e S y s t e m s ( A C S ) , t h i s idea has been the guiding principle from the beginning and has led the Canadian company to design and pro duce the highest quality alcohol testing solutions which help save lives around the world. S h o w c a s i n g i t s l i n e o f P e r s o n a l A l c o h o l T e s t e r s , a p t l y n a m e d D R I VESAFE™, ACS is once again taking an i n n o v a t i v e a p p r o a c h b y o f f e r i n g a range of highly accurate alcohol testing solutions specifically designed for the g e n e r a l c o n s u m e r W i t h a m a r k e t plagued by the proliferation of subpar quality breathalyzers, the demand aris es for portable, yet stylish, personal t e s t e r s t h a t o f f e r p r o f e s s i o n a l g r a d e accuracy and reliability at reasonable cost. I n r e s p o n s e t o t h e n e e d s o f t h e c o n s u m e r m a r k e t , ACS has applied its e x p e r t k n o w l e d g e , d e v e l o p e d f r o m d e c a d e s o f s e r v i n g l a w e n f o r c e m e n t markets internation a l l y , t o e n s u r e t h e DRIVESAFE line pro vides testing results of the same level of p r e c i s i o n a s t h o s e conducted by police at roadside check points All devices are equipped with advanced electrochemical sensors, the standard for law enforcement and pro fessional devices. ACS quality sensors ensure the stability and accuracy of test results Equally, ACS
C h a i n D r u g s t o r e D a i l y 2 5M o n d a y , A u g u s t 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 earn five star reviews The refreshed brand presence of Nature’s Truth gum mies offers exciting new merchandising opportunities for retailers and is the lat est in a long line of initiatives to support category growth and innovation Consumers are continuously seeking proactive support from vitamins Gummy vitamins are the #1 sales and growth con tributor to total vitamins, generating 25% of all sales in the category as well as near ly 40% of all vitamin growth The company promises non GMO gummy vitamins for the whole family, m a d e w i t h q u a l i t y i n g r e d i e n t s a n d bursting with absolutely delicious natu ral flavors About Nature’s Truth F o u n d e d i n 2 0 1 4 a n d b a s e d i n Ronkonkoma, New York, Nature’s Truth is a wholesale division of Piping Rock® Nature's Truth (Cont’d from p 1) Health Products and a leading manu facturer of superior quality nutritional s u p p l e m e n t s B a c k e d b y a t e a m o f experts with more than 40 years of e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e i n d u s t r y , N a t u r e ’ s Truth continuously innovates, develops and delivers the best quality supple ments and wellness products to retail ers and consumers For more information, visit booth #2238, or go to www naturestruth com streams resulting from COVID vaccina tions and testing To be sure, COVID was and is a terrible disease that has been devastating to society But, during the pandemic, pharmacies really were able to step up and fill a vital need for acces s i b l e , t r u s t e d c o m m u n i t y h e a l t h c a r e services Administering COVID vaccina tions and testing were a major part of t h i s . T h e p a n d e m i c a c c e l e r a t e d t h e growing trend of pharmacies playing an increasing central role in the health c a r e c o n t i n u u m T h a t t r e n d i s o n l y going to grow and expand CDD: How do pharmacies fill that rev enue gap now that there will be fewer COVID vaccinations? DS: Our partners are asking us to help them build on this historic shift to the community pharmacy becoming a pri mary healthcare destination, beyond j u s t m e d i c a t i o n d i s p e n s i n g T h a t i s exactly what our unified technology p l a t f o r m , w h i c h w e c a l l E n l i v e n 3 6 0 , does for pharmacies Our automated, digital platform enables pharmacies to provide, manage and efficiently bill for these new clinical services that we all believe represent the profitable future of retail pharmacy.
has given great atten tion to the functionality requirements and styling details of each device, to create a product line that is versatile a n d a d a p t a b l e t o t h e c o n s u m e r s ’ l i f e s t y l e , f r o m t h e u s e r f r i e n d l y DRIVESAFE Exec, with its h i g h t e s t i n g p r e c i s i o n and unique display, to the sleek and compact DRIVESAFE Elite, and the p r a c t i c a l i t y o f t h e d i s p o s a b l e D R I V E S A F E Express When it comes t o r e s p o n s i b l e d r i v i n g , these options give the consumer greater con t r o l a n d c o n f i d e n c e w h e n m a k i n g informed choices. For more information, email sales@acs corp com or go to www mydrivesafe com
CDD: What is another way your tech nology solutions are helping pharma cies to solve real world challenges?
DS: One of the biggest problems for the pharmacy industry nationwide is the persistent staffing shortage The reality, however, is that a pharmacy cannot hire itself out of this problem You can never hire enough people to fulfill the grow ing staffing needs of retail pharmacies. Most states have ratio limits for techs to EnlivenHealth (Cont’d from p 1) pharmacists Because of these ratios, you can only hire a finite number of pharmacists and techs. As pharmacies try to make the essential transformation i n t o b e c o m i n g f u l l s e r v i c e c l i n i c a l providers, they can’t hire their way into this new era of pharmacy They need to lean heavily on technology, and that’s where EnlivenHealth comes in Smart pharmacies are now lever aging digital technologies to take peo ple off the phones, so they interact directly with patients and identify their h e a l t h a n d w e l l b e i n g n e e d s . T h a t includes everything from making sure patients stay adherent to their medica tions through a powerful solution like Medication Synchronization, to help ing Medicare eligible patients choose the plan that’s the perfect match for their healthcare needs and financial requirements Equally important, phar m a c i e s a r e u s i n g f i n a n c i a l m a n a g e ment technologies like our MedBill a n d E c o n c i l e s o l u t i o n s t o e n a b l e them to efficiently bill for these clinical services and get paid quickly and fully This is an exciting time for retail phar m a c y , a n d w e a r e p r o u d t o b e a n important partner in this digital driven future of pharmacy care For more information, visit booths #1445 and #2430, go to www.enlivenhealth.co, email enlivenhealthco@omnicell.com or call 877 776 2832
CDD: Give our readers an example of how that works DS: A key component of the Enliven360 integrated technology platform is our n e w l y l a u n c h e d P e r s o n a l i z e d Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system B y e f f i c i e n t l y m a n a g i n g p a t i e n t engagement and communications, the automated Personalized IVR solution helps pharmacies to seamlessly make the shift from mainly dispensing med ications to becoming true clinical serv ices providers. In fact, pharmacies that have implemented our Personalized IVR system are already registering reduc tions in call transfer rates by more than 1 5 % T h a t t r a n s l a t e s i n t o s i g n i f i c a n t time savings for pharmacists, freeing t h e m u p t o f o c u s m u c h m o r e o n p a t i e n t c e n t r i c c a r e , i n c l u d i n g t h e s e new clinical services The result is happi er, healthier patients, and stronger bot tom line results for pharmacies.
C h a i n D r u g s t o r e D a i l y 2 9M o n d a y , A u g u s t 2 9 , 2 0 2 2 • 4 4 % a r e m a n a g i n g a p r e s c r i p t i o n home delivery program CDD: With declining drug reimburse ment rates, how are pharmacies able to provide these services without further eroding profitability? BS: By relying more on automation and t e c h n o l o g y . L e t m e g i v e y o u a f e w examples. C e n t r a l f i l l p h a r m a c y o p e r a t i o n s that utilize modern automation tech nology and intelligent software can sig nificantly drive down costs for prescrip tion fulfillment and counter the effects of DIR and GER fees. Prescriptive filling based on real time data further reduces costs. We’re seeing a significant move t o w a r d s a u t o m a t e d m i c r o f u l f i l l m e n t o n b o t h t h e g r o c e r y a n d p h a r m a c y sides of our business because of the increased demand for digital ordering, BOPIS, and off hours shopping If you have a high density of stores and you’re m a n u a l l y d i s p e n s i n g p r e s c r i p t i o n s today, micro fulfillment hubs can serve up to 200 stores all within a two hour r a d i u s o f e a c h o t h e r a n d p r o c e s s 20,000 scripts per shift at less than 20 cents per script KNAPP (Cont’d from p 1) I f y o u h a v e a n y w h e r e f r o m 4 1 2 s t o r e s w i t h i n a h a l f h o u r r a n g e o f e a c h o t h e r , a u t o m a t e d i n s t o r e d i s p e n s i n g i n a h u b a n d s p o k e m o d e l c a n h e l p y o u d i f f e r e n t i a t e s e r v i c e s w i t h n o w a i t a n d d r i v e t h r o u g h p i c k u p s , p e r s o n a l i z e d p i l l p a c k s , p e r s o n a l h e a l t h c o n s u l t a t i o n s a n d p l e n t y o f s p a c e f o r a f u l l r a n g e o f c l i n i c a l s e r v i c e s CDD: Is healthcare ready for this new kind of pharmacy? BS: It’s already happening Pharmacies are using robots to dispense medica tions faster and with greater accuracy P h a r m a c i s t s a r e n o w b e i n g u s e d i n more strategic ways, adding value and improving health outcomes. Patients are choosing to use pharmacies that help them manage their medications and their health The potential to do more and lower the total cost of care is really exciting There is a growing appetite for the role that pharmacy can play in improving healthcare accessibility and affordabili ty. I look forward to a future where pharmacists have little to do with dis pensing drugs and more to do with clin ical outcomes For more information, visit booth #2331 s e c r e t i s A d v a n c e d C o m f o r t C h i l l T e c h n o l o g y t h a t t r a n s f o r m s t h e a i r a r o u n d y o u i n t o a c o o l r e f r e s h i n g breeze Arctic Air Freedom is compact, lightweight and comfortable Its cord less and wearable design keeps your hands free, allowing you to take it any where. It has three fan speeds and is USB rechargeable. It even has a flexible neckband for a custom fit Arctic Air Pocket Chill is the power ful personal air cooler Simply press the button for comforting, cool air Arctic Air Pocket Chill is small and easily fits in your pocket Stay cool and comfortable anywhere! The secret is the air cooling j e t s c o m b i n e d w i t h H y d r o C h i l l Technology that helps turn hot air into cool, refreshing air Arctic Air Pocket Chill has three speed settings It’s quiet, has an easy fill water tank and seven color light options Arctic Air Pocket Chill can be used both indoors and out doors Arctic Air Pure Chill XL is the per sonal, evaporative air cooler that allows you to enjoy cooler, chilled air practi cally anywhere! Simply fill the Arctic Air Pure Chill XL with water and turn it on T h e s e c r e t i s t h e H y d r o C h i l l Technology This powerful space cooler uses three cooling jets combined with Ontel Products (Cont’d. from p. 1) an evaporative cooling cartridge that helps turn hot air into cooler, refreshing air instantly! Arctic Air Pure Chill XL is l i g h t w e i g h t a n d p o r t a b l e A r c t i c A i r Pure Chill XL oscillates for larger area coverage The easy to use touch con trols adjust the four speed settings, LED night light, oscillation and auto shut off features Arctic Air Tower 2.0 is the evapora tive air cooling tower! Take your com fort anywhere for larger area cooling Arctic Air Tower 2 0 helps cool and humidify any space The secret is the H y d r o C h i l l T e c h n o l o g y S i m p l y f i l l Arctic Air Tower 2 0 with water and enjoy cooler, chilled air practically anywhere! This powerful space cooler uses six cooling jets and an evaporative air cooling cartridge to help turn hot air into cooler, refreshing air instantly! A r c t i c A i r T o w e r 2 0 ’ s s p a c e s a v i n g design is lightweight and portable The convenient carry handle allows you to bring it with you to any room of the house Arctic Air Tower 2 0 oscillates and is perfect for larger area coverage. The easy to use touch controls adjust the four speed settings, LED night light, oscillation and auto shut off features For more information, visit booth #1141, or contact Craig Jordan at 800 245 0511 or craig@ontel com The Future of Wellness 2022 report) Copper Fit’s products are now found in health and wellness (OTC) aisles, sports specialty stores and sports departments, and at select specialty stores in apparel Staying true to the brand’s core val ues, Copper Fit products are designed to help reduce swelling and inflamma tion, increase circulation and promote f a s t e r r e c o v e r y , a n d a r e s o w e l l designed, they help users look and feel better Demonstrated hits in this cate gory include Easy On/Easy Off graduat ed compression socks, ICE, Elite, and PRO compression sleeves, compression gloves, and compression back support Recently, the brand expanded into f o o t c a r e d e s i g n e d t o h e l p e v e r y d a y people feel and look better The under served manual laborer or professional who spends long hours on their feet are embracing these products from their inception Arch Relief PLUS, Arch Wave O r t h o t i c a n d H e a v y D u t y C o m f o r t Insole are just a few of the new Copper Fit footcare assortment According to Copper Fit (Cont’d. from p. 1) Brand Manager Hayley Parisi, “Copper Fit is dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to improve people’s lives Whether it’s using a new technol o g y o r e m p l o y i n g a n i n n o v a t i v e approach with an existing technology, we simply want to make life better ” In addition to its celebrity brand p a r t n e r s , b r o a d p r o d u c t a s s o r t m e n t and robust merchandising opportuni ties, CEO Anand “Andy” Khubani is com mitted to driving consumer demand with unparalleled marketing programs Despite the grip of inflation on the national level, Copper Fit’s trademark direct to consumer television campaigns and omni channel marketing remain a rock solid business driver for the brand and retail partners alike Parisi noted, “Staying healthy, active, and feeling good is not an option for today’s adult popula tion it’s a necessity At Copper Fit, we want everyone to live limitless.” For more information, visit booth #2436, o r e m a i l S t e p h a n i e M i l l e r a t S t e p h a n i e @ I d e a v i l l a g e c o m o r D e v o n Shaffer at Devon@Ideavillage com
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Neighbourhood Pharmacy (Cont’d from p 1) We’re proud to have our own digital magazine, the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Gazette, focused on insights, advocacy and healthier Canadians. Each Gazette profiles topics that matter to pharmacy, and it’s free to subscribe! We invite members and partners to contribute content showcasing our sector’s incredible potential at the forefront of innovation Subscribe to the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Gazette for free today at www neighbourhood pharmacies ca/subscribe neighbourhood pharmacy gazette. C D D : H o w i s N e i g h b o u r h o o d Pharmacies reaching a broad audience of influential stakeholders?
SH: To reach our diverse, expanding audience of stakeholders and decision makers, we use a range of targeted tools that heighten the visibility of the phar macy business As a core part of our value proposition, we unpack complex topics and help mobilize knowledge W e r e g u l a r l y h o s t d y n a m i c , i n t e r a c t i v e A d v o c a c y i n A c t i o n l i v e s t r e a m s o n L i n k e d I n , e x p l o r i n g t h e m o s t p r e s s i n g c o n c e r n s a n d h o t b u t t o n i s s u e s i n p h a r m a c y t o d a y A n a c c o m p a n y i n g b r o a d c a s t c o m m u n i c a t i o n s u m m a r i z i n g e a c h d i s c u s s i o n i s s e n t e x c l u s i v e l y t o m e m b e r s a n d p a r t n e r s , k e e p i n g y o u u p t o s p e e d o n c a m p a i g n s , r e p o r t s , r e s e a r c h , p o l l i n g a n d m u c h m o r e Members and partners also stay informed of issues that matter through our signature “In the Know” webinar series The series also offers our partners a unique sponsorship option through increased visibility that showcases their leadership 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.
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 pharma cy business?
SH: Members and partners tell us our events are among their favorites in the country! Our Pharmacy EXPO in June this year had more than 300 registrants, with attendees gaining direct access to decision makers and business leaders representing nearly 80% of Canadian p h a r m a c y r e t a i l e r s . N e i g h b o u r h o o d Pharmacies events are where the phar macy industry meets to network and discuss critical issues Registration is now open for our Specialty Pharmacy Summit in Toronto on Nov 7 8 The summit is an excellent opportunity for you to join us as a part ner, develop your business and become part of the Neighbourhood Pharmacies community!
SH: Governments and industry widely recognize our association as a thought leader in pharmacy We pursue a collabo rative, 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. O u r H o r i z o n s R e p o r t , p u b l i s h e d three times annually, is available exclu sively to members and partners It high lights market trends in prescriptions, 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 W e d e l i v e r t h e r e p o r t directly to your inbox, ensuring easy access to the information you need to make decisions and strategize for the future.
