In this Issue

The World Speaks: Provider status could strengthen the industry
Chris Fitzmaurice, director of industry data resources at ScriptPro, explains why pharmacists should accept a greater measure of responsibility and continue to accept the demands of medical professionals, as well as expand on what it means to provide pharmaceutical care.
The world speaks: Experts offer views on the pharmacy industry
Drug Store News asked 11 pharmacy experts what opportunities and challenges they are experiencing, and what retailers need to do to be successful.

The World Speaks: Creating a clear pharmacist-patient relationship

William Sieber, president of E. F. Bavis and Associates, explains how the pharmacist-patient relationship requires the sharing of concise and detailed information, which can include times, dosage amounts, possible interactions with other medications, and more.
Why shopper marketers need to double down on mobile

Major shifts in consumer behavior, including changes to media consumption and the rise of direct-to-consumer businesses, are dramatically changing the retail industry, according to Carlos Garcia, an industry manager at Facebook.
Q&A: NasoNeb finds distinct way to deliver sinus relief

Bill Flickinger, president of NasoNeb, said the company offers an alternative nasal therapy delivery system in a conversation with Drug Store News.
Q&A: Piping Rock looks to build future growth

Drug Store News spoke with Kim Vigliante, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Piping Rock, about the company.
Q&A: Dr. Reddy’s Labs targets growth following realignment

Marc Kikuchi, CEO of North America generics at Dr. Reddy’s Labs spoke with Drug Store News to discuss the state of the industry and the company's future plans.
Sexual wellness awareness on the rise

As the sexual wellness category expands, suppliers are developing items that answer consumer demand for effective products made with natural ingredients that can help retailers update their sets.
How pharmacogenomics can affect community practice

Michael Schuh, an ambulatory pharmacist, takes a look at pharmacogenomics, which is the individual genetic testing of how medications are metabolized.
Q&A: Lique aims to offer more than lip service

Drug Store News spoke with Kristin Bibb, director of cosmetic brands, and Ashley O’Rourke, co-founder and creative director, of Lique Cosmetics about the lip care category, and what the brand brings to the space.

The World Speaks: Provider status could strengthen the industry

The world speaks: Experts offer views on the pharmacy industry

The World Speaks: Creating a clear pharmacist-patient relationship

Why shopper marketers need to double down on mobile

Q&A: NasoNeb finds distinct way to deliver sinus relief

Q&A: Piping Rock looks to build future growth

Q&A: Dr. Reddy’s Labs targets growth following realignment

Sexual wellness awareness on the rise

How pharmacogenomics can affect community practice

Q&A: Lique aims to offer more than lip service