Digital Editions

April 2025

In DSN's special April issue, we examine the factors contributing to pharmacy deserts—which impact more urban areas than Americans might think. Our cover story highlights the nine regions most affected and the possible solutions that can help restore healthcare access. Also, don't miss our latest findings regarding the financial decisions of DEI policies. We tracked which companies and brands held fast to their initiatives, which abandoned them and how their decisions impacted the bottom line. Readers can also get the latest beauty scoop and check out our virtual roundtable of experts discussing the latest trends.

March 2025

Retail pharmacies are redefining their role in healthcare, expanding services to close care gaps and drive better patient outcomes. By integrating value-based care and collaborating with payers and providers, they’re shaping the future of accessible, holistic treatment. Read more about the emerging care models in this month's cover story. Also in this issue, our Inside Beauty team reports that the promise of a bustling men's beauty market is finally here, from grooming products to fragrance to hair care.
 

February 2025

January 2025

In this issue, DSN examines how overwhelming workloads and job dissatisfaction amongst pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are impacting retail pharmacies. In addition, fewer students are choosing pharmacy careers, leading to a projected shortfall in the pipeline of new pharmacists to replace those who are retiring or changing careers. These issues are top of mind, and industry experts explain the factors that may lead to a retail reckoning. Also inside, check out how legacy brands are resetting to keep up with emerging brands in the beauty space. 

December 2024

In this issue, DSN recognizes Hy-Vee as its 2024 Pharmacy Innovator of the Year. The Iowa-based supermarket chain doesn’t leave any stone unturned regarding the pharmacy services and resources it implements to improve patient’s health. Readers can learn more about the retailer's many community health initiatives in the cover story.

November 2024

This month, DSN celebrates the winners of this year’s Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty. Discover more about these remarkable women through either leading their communities or achieving career milestones. Also inside this issue, check out some of the beauty brands that give back to great causes and the latest strategies from generic drug suppliers to offset declining margins.

October 2024

In the latest installment of DSN, we celebrate the pharmacists who stepped up and went above and beyond their everyday roles to administer life-saving medications and save lives. Check out our cover story to discover more about the selfless acts of services these pharmacists have provided to serve their communities. Also, check out our second annual Inside Beauty Forum recap, where retailers and brands discussed the biggest trends intersecting beauty and wellness.

September 2024

In our September cover story, DSN focuses on healthcare disparities and how the industry is tackling pharmacy access inequities with multiple strategies. Also, learn how fitness-minded consumers drive opportunities in the vitamins, minerals and supplement aisles. Finally, check out our latest beauty report, highlighting Gen Alpha's preference for clean beauty products and other trends among the emerging demographic.

August 2024

For DSN's cover story this month, the editors assembled a list of the 50 most influential people in retail health. It consists of the individuals who have helped propel retail pharmacy into the national healthcare conversation over the last 20 years and are leading it into the future. You don't want to miss it! Also, check out the latest products hitting the show floor at NACDS TSE and learn how the Olympics have helped propel mass beauty brands into the spotlight.

July 2024
In the latest issue, DSN examines the 10 fast-growing states in retail pharmacy. Aging populations, favorable regulations and more factored into which states made the hot list, and you can check it out in our cover story. Also inside, learn why the health market is adapting to better meet women's needs—in every phase of life. On the beauty front, learn why education and innovation are the best way to keep suncare sales bright.

June 2024
In our June cover story, DSN looks at how collaborative, team-based care models for improved patient care can bridge the gap between doctors and pharmacists. In our deep dive, we focus on the challenges providers face and the evolving landscape of healthcare legislation, as well as avenues for fostering greater collaboration amidst the tensions between them. Also inside, we take explore the sports drink category, and uncover what's causing brands to revamp their offerings.

May 2024
In the latest installment of DSN, we look at the many threats and opportunities retail pharmacies face. Lower profits, worker shortages and other headwinds persist, but the industry seeks lucrative solutions. In our latest supermarket pharmacy report, DSN also explores how innovative patient offerings—and a focus on health equity—are the hallmarks of successful supermarket pharmacies. Plus, don't miss the latest trends in mass beauty as tweens and dupes dominate the aisles.

April 2024
In DSN's State of the Industry Report, we examine an industry in transition, including hot-button issues such as PBM reform, store closings, reimbursements and more. After several years of acquisitions and store expansions, the retail drugstore industry is focused on transforming the sector into a holistic and profitable healthcare provider of services. Also inside, check out the latest products you can expect to find at the Annual NACDS Meeting.

March 2024
This month's issue envisions an ideal retail pharmacy model while exploring successes such as improved health outcomes and the expansion of healthcare services. It also explores the challenges—barriers like regulatory and operational hurdles—of the ongoing drugstore transformation. Also, discover how retail pharmacy is reckoning with a radical remodel in our feature on thoughtful store design.

February 2024
In our February cover story, check out how retailers are capturing millennial and Gen Z spenders and why convenience and connectivity are crucial for these emerging demographics. Also inside, check out our recaps from DSN's 2023 Issues Summit, ranging from hot bed topics like AI, pharmacy technology and more. Plus, learn how social media is rewriting hair care rules in our latest Inside Beauty scoop. 
 

January 2024
To kick off the new year, Drug Store News highlights the five emerging trends for 2024, providing insight into the retail pharmacy landscape. Plus, take a deep dive into the influence of Target, a retailer that stands out as a key player in beauty discovery. Also in this issue, check out the latest advancements in pharmacy technology.