The real life threat of ‘phantom’ DIR fees
The nation’s independent pharmacies are under severe stress and, unless the economic conditions in which they operate change dramatically, many of them could begin to disappear from the scene.
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The cloud of opioid abuse will not be permanent
Some considerable time has passed since the retail and wholesale drug store business has found itself on the wrong side of the headlines, allegedly the perpetrator of offenses it usually defends against or, at the least, is ignorant of.
Patients-Turned-Shoppers Have to Be Recognized and Enabled
moderated by Chain Drug Review during the most recent NACDS Total Store Expo — that included leaders from across the industry representing chains, wholesalers, pharma and solution providers. It was a thoughtful and far-reaching exchange on a number of important topics, and we spent
NACDS’ evolution into a major retail influencer
Among the retail trade organizations, one association has emerged as the driving force of the industry it serves, the catalyst for inclusion, and the prime determinator of the directions mass retailing embarks on and the success the industry is achieving in taking stances and making lasting impressi
Value exceeds savings in Sam’s program
Anyone who had doubts about the depth of Walmart’s commitment to playing a bigger part in the nation’s health care system received a needed corrective in recent weeks as the company unveiled a series of initiatives designed to strengthen its impact in a sector that accounts for almost 20% of the U.
Sustainability should be a top priority
Chain drug store operators and other mass market retailers are confronted with a long list of complex issues today that bear not only on the success of their businesses but on the well-being of their customers and the communities they serve.
Emerson Group sees a future that others miss
The Emerson Group is celebrating an anniversary, the company’s 25th, I believe. The exact date is either later this year or early next year or sometime soon. No matter.
A shortfall in diabetes diagnosis and care for 14 years
Adults with diabetes have a two- to three-times increased risk of early death compared to individuals without diabetes. Leaving diabetes uncontrolled can damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves and heart.
Health and wellness consumers are ready for virtual disruption
In recent years, the global health and wellness industry has grown rapidly, at nearly twice the rate of the global economy, with all signs pointing to a continuing upward trend. In 2017, the global wellness economy hit $4.
Working smarter to win with general merchandise
In today’s retail landscape filled with intense competition and discouraging news about store closures and challenging sales figures, Global Market Development Center (GMDC)|Retail Tomorrow is focused on designing new strategies for retailers and suppliers to navigate a path forward to evolve and th
The front end and Rx need to be mutually beneficial
new competitors, generic drug price deflation, Medicare Part D plans pushing patients toward in-network or mail order pharmacies — and all of this before direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees. For
Private label manufacturers: Are they getting the message?
As drug stores remake themselves under the banner of health and wellness, they are taking a second look at anything that may strike consumers as off-brand.
Self-care is playing a major role in the future of retail
It’s no secret that the retail industry is experiencing unprecedented disruption and a decline in foot traffic as a result of the proliferation of e-commerce and the subsequent migration of products from physical stores to online marketplaces.
Relevance at scale: The growth foundation for beauty
and to use that knowledge to go beyond traditional manufacturing and deliver services and experiences (and, yes, products) that are entirely “right” for each moment in their lives.
People are increasingly linking diet to health
The self-care movement is playing a key role in reshaping health care in a way that drug store retailers and manufacturers cannot afford to ignore.