News Briefs

With the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2022 Annual Convention approaching, the organization is highlighting some of the speakers who will address attendees of the in-person event taking place Oct. 1 to 4 in Kansas City, Mo.

With the theme of the convention, “Team Up! Where Teamwork Makes It All Work,” NCPA shared that Mike Abrashoff, former commander of the USS Benfold and author of three books, is scheduled to speak during the first general session on Oct. 2.

Abrashoff was the most-junior officer in the Pacific Fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship. Twelve months later, the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire Navy, using the same crew. The story of that stunning transformation has lessons for every organization: leadership matters and culture is everything. He offers clear, battle-tested and actionable steps, and shows people at every level of an organization how to engage and take incremental steps that can make a dramatic difference.

“I didn’t turn the ship around — my crew did that,” he said. “What I did was to create an environment where they felt safe, empowered and supported. When you do that, anything is possible.”

Will Flanary is scheduled to speak during the second general session on Oct. 3. Flanary is an ophthalmologist and comedian, who moonlights in his free time as “Dr. Glaucomflecken” on social media to an audience of over 2.5 million.

Effortlessly blending observational medical humor with biting satire, he has spent years entertaining healthcare professionals on a variety of topics, including the horrors of health insurance. He has a passion for bringing humor to health care and is a frequent keynote speaker to audiences across all of medicine. One of his latest bits skewers massive pharmacy benefit managers, the healthcare middlemen often condemned by independent pharmacists and many others.

For more information and to register, click here.

The Emerson Group announced that registration is open for Industry Day 2022. The event is slated to take place virtually on Oct. 12. 

Guest speakers include: Scott Galloway, NYU professor; Jimmy Chang of Rockefeller Capital; Luca Silipo of Geodis; Indra Nooyi, author and former CEO of PepsiCo; Mindy McKnight, celebrated YouTuber; Colleen Lindholz of Kroger Health; Musab Balbale of CVS Health; Jostein Solheim of Unilever; and Wendy Liebmann of WSL.

Industry conversations include Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, H-E-B, Kroger, Amazon and WSL.   

To save a virtual seat, register here.

Fall is just around the corner and Premier Protein is the latest brand preparing for the season by announcing the return of a fan-favorite flavor, pumpkin spice.

The brand’s pumpkin spice protein shares are making a return with an even bolder flavor. In addition, it contains 160 calories, 20 g of protein, antioxidants vitamins E and C, and 1 g of sugar per serving, the company said.

Made without the use of artificial colors, Premier Protein’s pumpkin spice protein shakes are gluten-free and will be available for a limited time beginning later this month.

Genital herpes is common in the United States.

The most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates show there were 572,000 new genital herpes infections in the United States during the year 2018. Comparatively 1-in-6 American women between the ages of 14 years old and 49 years old are said to carry the HSV-2 virus, which causes genital sores, and 1-in-12 men in the same age group, according to Herstat, makers of a new OTC genital sore treatment.

The Jackson, Wyo.-based company said that despite it being a common condition, genital herpes sufferers are often subjected to the negative and unwarranted social stigma of the ailment, which is precisely why the packaging for GST has been thoughtfully designed with the consumer’s natural desire to shop in-store with privacy in mind. 

“We know from our extensive global experience within the herpes space that genital herpes sufferers will regularly reach for topical cold sore products, which they will use alongside taking oral prescription meds,” the company said. “With this in mind, we suggest that Herstat GST sits as comfortably within the personal care/feminine care section as it does adjacent to existing Herstat products in the cold sore assortment.”

For sufferers of cold sores (HSV-1) and genital sores (HSV-2), the Herstat brand is increasingly becoming synonymous with products that provide both fast acting relief and highly efficacious treatment for their unwanted symptoms, the company said.

The product will be available to retail pharmacies and mass retail Oct. 1.

Killing bad bacteria is not enough. A healthy mouth needs good bacteria. ProBiora delivers a daily dose.

Ever wonder why some people get more cavities? “It’s because they naturally have more bad bacteria in their mouth. ProBiora is the natural solution,” the company said. “It’s a patented blend of beneficial bacteria that inhibits the growth of bad bacteria for fresher breath, whiter teeth, and healthier teeth and gums. Just chew once daily.”

ProBiora is recommended by thousands of dentists because it is so effective and easy to use, and because good oral health is linked to total body health, according to the company.

CBD Move Free has launched a new pocket-sized balm to give users relief on the go.

Developed to be more affordable and provide users with a travel-size option, CBD Move Free 350 mg is a smaller version of the brand’s original CBD-infused balm, designed to fit into any pocket or purse for on-the-go relief of joint and muscle aches. CBD Move Free is also expanding its retail presence, announcing that leading grocery chain Market of Choice will now carry select products.

“We’re very excited to be expanding our brand in various ways, from adding new products to onboarding new retail partners,” said CEO and co-founder Jonas Roeser. “As we develop new products and work with more retailers, we wanted to create a high-quality product without the high price tag that comes with so many other CBD products. We’re thrilled to announce our newest product that provides a solution to the high price point and also gives our retail partners a product that’s perfectly suited for shelves.”

The new balm comes in a 2-oz. size and retails for $19.99, enabling consumers to bring CBD Move Free with them anywhere to fight inflammation and calm joint discomfort or muscle aches at a moment’s notice. The product is created from a blend of key nutrients and organic ingredients, according to CBD Move Free.