The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the American Pharmacists Association, and the National Community Pharmacists Association praised the Department of Health and Human Services for taking action to increase pharmacists’ role in providing childhood vaccinations.
Kate Jones, president of Mybite Vitamins, spoke to DSN about how retailers have an excellent shot of building sales in the vitamins, minerals and supplements category due to the ongoing pandemic.
The chain is encouraging all age groups to get flu shots as soon as possible to bolster their immune systems and minimize the number of flu hospitalizations this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
The American Pharmacists Association has lodged its opposition to mandatory mail-order prescriptions in light of reports of disruption in the postal service’s delivery of medications.
In his monthly column, David Orgel looks at how tough times for consumers means retailers have an opportunity to strengthen their customer relationships by supporting shoppers.