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NACDS 2023 TSE Product Showcase

Check out some of the latest products and innovations at NACDS Total Store Expo 2023.
8/12/2023
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There will be plenty in store for attendees at this year’s National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ annual Total Store Expo. The event, which takes place Aug. 12-14 in San Diego, will be attended by retailers and suppliers who can expect a variety of new services and products. Check out some of the latest offerings you can expect to find at the show, and get a sneak peek at the latest innovations hitting the exhibit floor.

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Amici Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
Booth #3437

Amici Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, U.S.-based generic healthcare company with a focus on delivering affordable prescription products to the U.S. patient population. Founded in 2014, the company offers a niche portfolio including ophthalmic, oral solid and solution products and continues to work with domestic and global partners to augment its increasing line of items.

Cutting-edge technology sets Amici apart from its competitors as seen through award-winning, customer service and supply chain excellence. The company is an industry leader as evidenced by DSCSA readiness, now providing a serialized portfolio before the trade standard and compliance deadline.

ascend labs
ascend labs

Ascend Labs
Booth #3231

Ascend Labs has announced its upcoming launch of vancomycin for oral solution, the first vancomycin product with an approval comparable to Firvanq. Ascend has received FDA approval and anticipates a near term launch which will include an exclusivity period

for being the first to file on this important drug. Ascend believes it will be the only ANDA generic available during this exclusivity period. Ascend will launch the product in a 25 mg strength in both a 150 ml and 300 ml size along with a 50 mg also in 150 ml and 300 ml sizes.

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aurbindo
aurbindo

Aurobindo Pharma
Booth #112

Aurobindo Pharma USA is continuously striving to achieve product differentiation, specifically through formulation development and novel delivery methods of complex products. A recent announcement the company   shared is that iTimolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution (0.5%) received FDA approval. It is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution has an estimated market size of US $34.7 million for the twelve months ending May 2023, as per IQVIA.

Aurobindo continues to invest in infrastructure in terms of plant and capacity expansions and building new facilities, all of which will fuel the company’s growth. The company has announced that its new Luoxin facility, located in China, will produce the blow-fill-seal inhalation products. The first of which will be levalbuterol, followed by albuterol, ipratropium, and others, beginning early 2024, if all goes to plan. 

bl tse
bl tse

Bausch + Lomb
Booth #619

Bausch + Lomb has added two innovations to its eye care portfolio. Biotrue Hydration Boost for Contacts is the first preservative-free rehydrating drop in a multi-dose bottle that lubricates and rewets all types of contact lenses. Containing a combination of naturally inspired ingredients, these drops provide up to eight hours of moisture to lenses.*

PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula eye vitamins are now available in a t two-in-one supplement with CoQ10.

Bausch + Lomb also recently announced an affiliate purchased the Blink product line of eye and contact lens drops from Johnson & Johnson Vision. The addition of Blink expands Bausch + Lomb’s OTC eye care portfolio, providing more choices for consumers and eye care professionals.

*laboratory study based

boiron
boiron

Boiron
Booth #129

New this year for arthritis relief is the latest addition to Boiron’s  line of Arnica-based pain relievers. Arnicare Arthritis Cream provides temporary relief of minor joint pain, muscle pain and stiffness due to arthritis for ages 12 and older.* It is one of the first arthritis topical medicines containing Harpagophytum (an herbal plant remedy known as devil’s claw throughout Europe) available in the U.S. by a major brand.

Arnicare Arthritis Cream is manufactured by Boiron, a company specializing in homeopathic medicines. The Arnicare line includes topicals, oral pellets and tablets and arthritis tablets.

Arnicare Arthritis Cream can be applied to all joints to address minor arthritis pain in the hands, hips, knees, feet and lower back. The cream is also fragrance-free and does not contain camphor, menthol and other counterirritants that can burn or sting the skin. 

*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.

camber
camber

Camber
Booths #729, #829

Camber is made up of three groups with one common goal: to be the best generics company in the industry. Camber Pharmaceuticals is rapidly growing and has an industry-leading 28 product approvals in 2022 and expects to launch 60 new generics in 2023. 

The company’s newly launched Camber Specialty division focuses on specialty products with dosage forms that include injectable, ophthalmic, infusion and oral solids. Camber Consumer Care, the brand’s over-the-counter division, specializes in three therapeutic categories: allergy, pain and gastrointestinal relief.

For over 15 years, Camber has shown a tradition of excellence and a deep commitment to providing cost-effective medicines to treat a wide range of therapeutic categories. 

cotton inc
cotton inc

Cotton Incorporated
Booth #1047

Cotton Incorporated is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Seal of Cotton trademark at Total Store Expo. The company is  proud that today, more than eight in 10 consumers recognize its trademark and trust it to identify natural, reliable and hypoallergenic products. From packaging to signage, the Seal of Cotton trademark is a point of distinction and powerful sales builder for brands seeking to grow their business, stand out for sustainability and much more, the company said. 

premama
premama

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Booth #2922 

Introducing Premama Wellness, a nutritional supplement brand that exists to support women with science-backed supplements that provide all the vitamins needed throughout fertility, pregnancy and postpartum. The Premama Wellness portfolio includes seven commercial products, including Premama’s signature line of supplements designed to support the entire motherhood journey in four stages: Balance (for pregnancy preparation); Conceive (for fertility support for him and her); Carry (for vitamin support during pregnancy); and Care (for post-natal health). Premama is currently marketed as a premium supplement brand and will be sold directly to consumers on its own website, as well as via Amazon and Walmart with additional retailers coming in the near future. Premama products serve the unmet needs of moms and their families as they embark on, and progress through, the maternity journey.

embecta
embecta

Embecta 
Booth #511

BD Nan 2nd Gen Pen Needles
4mm x 32G
NDC 08290-3205-50

Not all 4mm pen needles are the same. Embecta said BD Nano TM 2nd Gen Pen Needles can help patients deliver their insulin correctly. With its ergonomic design, the BD Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needles feature a wider outer cover, a larger inner needle shield and a contoured needle base.

“You may be surprised how the innovative design of a pen needle can help,” the company said.

haleon
haleon

Haleon
Booth #217

Haleon continues to bring together its deep human understanding and trusted science to deliver new product launches that consumers can enjoy life better with. The New, Advil Dual Action Back Pain is an FDA-approved combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen that provides 8 hours of targeted back relief with two analgesics. 

These two analgesics are the most widely used pain fighting ingredients and work together to fight back pain in two ways: Acetaminophen blocks pain signals, Advil* targets pain at the site of inflammation. Advil Dual Action Back Pain quickly relieves tough back pain and lasts for 8 hours.

More than one in two people experience back pain every month.1 When it comes to their current back pain treatment, only 20% of patients are fully satisfied.2 Advil Dual Action Back Pain can also be used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to headaches, muscular aches, minor arthritis, toothache, common cold or menstrual cramps.

1. Linus Ethnographic 2022
2. Nielsen Retail Ready

*Refers to Ibuprofen

hylands naturals
hylands naturals

Hyland’s Naturals
Booth #806

Hyland’s Naturals, a company specializing in consumer health products in the pediatric and wellness categories, is expanding into women’s health and sleep. 

The Women’s Multi + PMS Rescue is the only complete vegan multivitamin for women that has a proprietary blend for menstrual support and PMS symptom relief. The Prenatal Multi + Digestion & Morning Sickness is a complete prenatal vitamin with folate, DHA, and choline to support baby’s development while easing pregnancy side effects including morning sickness and digestive issues. The Menopause Multi + Youthful Skin provides 18 essential nutrients combined with chasteberry and red clover for menopause support plus biotin and collagen to support glowing skin. 

The Los Angeles-based company’s latest innovation also includes a new line of adult and kids sleep products to promote restorative sleep with immune health. The Zen Sleep & Immunity melatonin gummies support occasional sleeplessness along with a proprietary blend to support calm and immunity for adults. For children, Hyland’s Naturals has developed an all-in-one Sleep, Calm + Immunity supplement with a unique blend of low dose melatonin plus calm and immune support for the occasional rough nights. An Organic Sleep Calm + Immunity offers a melatonin-free alternative for gentle sleep support. Both formulations are available in liquid and gummy format. 

ia
ia

iA
Booth #539

iA provides a pharmacy fulfillment platform designed to scale and optimize fulfillment solutions. Through our proprietary hardware and leading-edge enterprise software, NEXiA, iA offers centralized and community fulfillment Solutions.

iA Centralized Fulfillment Solutions range from high volume, scalable, software-enabled pharmacy automation solutions, to smaller solutions that all optimize prescription fulfillment, empower pharmacists to deliver impactful patient care and provide choice to patients on prescription delivery.

iA Community Fulfillment Solutions can be tailored for almost any community pharmacy setting, by providing fulfillment solutions featuring one of the smallest footprints in the industry and are designed to scale while connecting community pharmacy operations to a centralized fulfillment operations.

culturelle
culturelle

i-Health
Booth #2731

Culturelle Women’s 4-in-1 Protection

Take charge of your unique needs with Culturelle Women’s 4-in-1 Protection. Designed with a synergistic blend of probiotics and prebiotics that provide women with complete feminine care—four benefits in one capsule: vaginal, urinary, digestive and immune health.* It is formulated by women, for women, with the only clinically proven probiotic blend of four lactobacilli most commonly found in healthy women, plus Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. The unique feminine prebiotic blend starts working within 24 hours.* 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Culturelle is a trademark of DSM and LGG is a trademark of Chr. Hansen A/

kiss
kiss

Kiss
Booth #1838

ImPRESS Press-on Falsies are the first self-adhesive, pre-bonded lashes that go underneath natural lashes. The pressure sensitive adhesive provides an instant hold in one step and lasts up to 24 hours. Unlike strip lashes, these clusters are placed under natural lashes, so the bands are invisible, and the look is natural. 

Kiss Products Inc. launched imPRESS Press-On Manicure over a decade ago, and it quickly became the No. 1 brand in the Kiss portfolio thanks to its easy, no glue needed application and trendy styles, the company said. Most recently, the brand brought this same press-and-go technology to the lash category with imPRESS Falsies. The easy, one-step process is perfect for lash beginners and experts alike, leaving no mess and no mistakes

knapp
knapp

Knapp
Booth #1721

KNAPP Pharmacy Solutions has expanded their retail pharmacy offerings in North America to provide workflow solutions that deliver new revenue streams, lower costs and expanded patient access. The A3000 systems, currently in 1300+ pharmacies globally, have been upgraded to meet the current challenges of the US and Canadian pharmacy market. The new systems:

  • Reduce the put-away time for incoming medications
  • Automate the required DSCSA scan for dispensers
  • Provide complete visualization of inventory including quarantine of recalled meds
  • Secure controlled and other sensitive medications
  • Reduce the access time for stock bottle management picking and put away
  • Reduce patient pick up time for prescriptions in-store and at the drive-through
  • Open space for additional clinical activities and revenue streams
loreal
loreal

L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty
Booth #129

All CeraVe products contain a unique blend of three essential ceramides that are identical to those found naturally in your skin. CeraVe’s range of fragrance-free products are formulated to lock in moisture and help maintain your skin’s protective barrier. Whether it’s  products for sensitive, oily, acne-prone, combination or normal skin, soothing moisturizer for babies, specific skin concerns, like eczema or psoriasis, or want a hydrating serum or anti-aging cream, CeraVe can help, the brand said.

liquid i.v.
liquid i.v.

Liquid I.V.
Booth #129

Liquid I.V., announced an exclusive expansion of their product portfolio with the new Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free launch. The formula will be available on shelves nationwide in the flavor lemon lime, as well as two new flavors, green grape and white peach. Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier in Sugar-Free is the brand’s largest innovation launch to date, taking two years to develop and take to market.

Liquid I.V. is the first on the market to launch an allulose-based product at this scale. The new Sugar-Free product is more hydrating than water alone, with five essential vitamins (B3, B5, B6, B12 and vitamin C), and three times the electrolytes of the leading sports drinks without the sugar and artificial sweeteners. Offering consumers a solution for better hydration, the first-of-its-kind allulose amino acid blend is Osmolabs certified. 

The Sugar-Free serving sticks offer a mix of vitamins and electrolytes, with an all-natural, proprietary amino acid blend of L-glutamine, L-alanine and allulose. Allulose is a rare, naturally-occurring sweetener, found in certain fruits including jackfruit, figs and raisins. Other sugar-free hydration mixes on the market contain artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose. 

lupin
lupin

Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
Booth #2205

Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recently launched Darunavir Tablets 600 mg and 800 mg, Thiamine Hydrochloride Injection and Rufinamide Oral Suspension. Lupin is exclusive on the 800 mg and has shared exclusivity on the 600 mg for Darunavir Tablets. Lupin aims to continue to strengthen its market presence by launching new products and expanding its pipeline to offer medications in new therapeutic areas such as Dermatology, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Inhalation and Complex Injectables. Lupin’s commitment to quality and reliability will position the company to ensure customer satisfaction for years to come, the company said.

nestle
nestle

Nestlé Health Sciences
Booth #516

Nature’s Bounty launched several new products this year, including its new Optimal Solutions Hair Growth, which features Advanced Hair Complex—clinically shown to help grow thicker, fuller hair in three months. The one-per-day formula contains arginine silicate and magnesium biotinate, and is non-GMO, gelatin-free and vegetarian-friendly. Nature’s Bounty Sleep3 gummies offer a new format of the Sleep3 tablets. The new Sleep3 gummies feature L-theanine, quick release melatonin, and time release melatonin in a convenient gummy format to help prepare the body for a good night’s sleep and promote long-lasting sleep for adults experiencing occasional sleeplessness. 

omnisys
omnisys

OmniSYS
Booth #1806

OmniSYS specializes in providing retail pharmacies with solutions that streamline clinical encounters with the industry’s first electronic, cloud-based, billing-enabled health record and leading medical claim billing system that empowers pharmacists to practice at the top of their license in an expanding role as care providers.  

Designed by pharmacists for pharmacists, OmniSYS’s clinical workflow and documentation solution is the industry’s premiere cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) for retail pharmacy, bringing together key clinical, medical and health information into a longitudinal patient record. Built on a highly secure, scalable and interoperable technology platform, the OmniSYS EHR guides pharmacists through workflows and documentation for every aspect of clinical encounters and automates billing by operating seamlessly with its built-in medical billing solution.

Trusted by more than 30,000 pharmacies across the country, OmniSYS’s medical billing solution is used to manage, document, and bill for professional services, immunizations, durable medical equipment, medical supplies and drugs covered under the medical benefit.

pharmavite
pharmavite

Pharmavite
Booth #929

Pharmavite is a manufacturer in the vitamin, mineral and supplement industry with a wide range of products that help bring the gift of health to life for consumers. Pharmavite’s brands includes Nature Made, which produces a range of USP-verified vitamins and supplements. In addition, Pharmavite offers MegaFood, a premium vitamin and supplement product, and Equelle  and Uqora, which underscore the company’s deep focus on women’s health. 

Nature Made’s recent innovation includes exciting new offerings across various segments—  Magnesium Complex with D3 & Zinc, Vitamin B12 Extra Strength Gummies and Vitamin D3 Extra Strength Fast Dissolve Tablets are just a few of the latest product launches.

Also, from Nature Made comes Nature Made Wellblends, the 2023 Product of the Year winner for the most innovative product within the wellness supplement category. Nature Made Wellblends is a complete line of scientifically designed blends with ingredients to support your customers’ specific sleep, stress and immune health needs.

Piping Rock Health Products
Booth #1529

Piping Rock’s flagship vitamin brand, Nature’s Truth, continues to anticipate consumer trends and bring its quality vitamins to market quickly, giving their retail partners and their unique customers the products they are looking for.

The brand has positioned itself as an industry leader by continually researching trends and investing in high-speed equipment to aid in their speed-to-market approach. Nature’s Truth sets retailers up for success as a one-stop destination for vitamin users, providing the right set of supplements for each retail location based on what their shoppers are seeking.

Nature’s Truth recently launched several Electrolyte Hydration formulas in powders, unflavored tablets, and delicious chewables to meet the increasing demand for hydration supplements. The brand’s innovations include hydration powders, unflavored tablets, chewables and gummies, making it easy and convenient for individuals to incorporate them into their daily routines.

rhinomed
rhinomed

Rhinomed
Booth #2740

Did you know that 52% of Americans say they are affected by snoring? Mute is the simple solution! It opens your nose to increase airflow while you sleep by 38%* which results in less snoring for 75%** of users. Mute is drug-free, ultra-soft and adjustable to create a perfect fit.

New to retail shelves this fall is a sleek, sturdy, brand-focused package that highlights the benefits of Mute and stands out on the shelf. The new dimensions and creative allow for improved shelf stability, making sure Mute draws the eye of every consumer while improving product engagement and understanding. Find our new Mute package in Walgreens and CVS this fall.

*Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, 2003
**2014 User Trial, N=118 couples. Results may vary.

surescripts
surescripts

Surescripts
Booth #601

Pharmacists have long been trusted by their patients—and with today’s technology, they are more able to serve as fully integrated members of evolving patient care teams. Surescripts Real-Time Prescription Benefit is aiding the care team evolution by connecting pharmacies to information directly from the benefit plan. 

“[Surescripts] Real-Time Benefit solution allows us to deliver options and solutions that address the unique needs of each patient,” said Sanjay Sheshadri, PharmD, owner of Staywell Pharmacy.

Before using this technology, Staywell staff would spend 10-15 minutes on each drug to identify an alternative. Sheshadri adds, “a patient would have to wait three to four business days only to find out a particular medication wasn’t going to work.” Now with Surescripts technology, “we know right away.”

Join Surescripts in booth #601 for a Happy Hour on Sunday, Aug. 13, 4-6 p.m. at NACDS TSE to learn more about technology supporting pharmacists like Sheshadri to improve the patient care experience.

the compliance team
the compliance team

The Compliance Team
Booth #2841

During the COVID pandemic, The Compliance Team (TCT) announced its first certification program, Pharmacy Testing Certification, to address the increased testing services that pharmacies were offering. 

Since then, TCT introduced additional certification programs and renamed Pharmacy Testing Certification to POC (Point-of-Care) Testing Certification. The program is the first of its kind in the healthcare industry and is derived from The Compliance Team’s long-standing pharmacy quality standards for accreditation. POC Testing Certification provides pharmacies with the education and tools necessary to achieve certification. 

Post-pandemic, the POC Testing Certification has garnered more interest due to the expanded role of pharmacies as a go-to for disease testing, such as COVID, flu, strep and A1C. If pharmacies are not already doing testing, this program offers them new revenue opportunities.  As a certified testing facility, they can assure their customers, patients, payers, and employees that their testing quality has been validated by a nationally recognized third-party accreditation organization.

dryness relief
dryness relief

The Relief Products
Booth #1807

For over three decades, The Relief Products (TRP) has been a provider of over-the-counter homeopathic remedies. With a steadfast commitment to quality and innovation, TRP formulates a wide range of products spanning various categories such as eye and ear care, cough-cold relief, digestive health and pain management. Adhering to FDA guidelines and Certified Good Manufacturing Practices, TRP ensures that all its products meet standards.

TRP has unveiled its line of Natural Eyes eye care products. These formulations leverage the power of plants and minerals to ignite the body’s innate healing response. TRP’s approach to over-the-counter eye care treatments is founded on simplicity, cleanliness, and natural ingredients, offering a comforting alternative for those seeking relief. Natural Eyes products feature 100% natural active ingredients, a track record free of known side effects or interactions. Suitable for individuals aged 2 years and older, these products prioritize safety and efficacy.

trulabs
trulabs

TruLabs
Booth #1948

TruLabs is making waves in the wellness industry with a revolutionary approach to hydration.. Leveraging advanced formulation technology, TruLabs' flagship product, Hydrate, facilitates swift and effective absorption of water along with 18 vital vitamins and minerals including six energy-boosting B vitamins. 

This year, the brand is introducing a new flavor to the Hydrate line: watermelon. Additionally, their  Energy + Focus range is expanding with all new Flavor variants. The introduction of these flavors demonstrates TruLabs' understanding that wellness isn't just about health benefits; taste and user experience are integral too.

TruLabs has made a distinctive choice in its formulations. Opting for sodium chloride over the more commonly used sodium citrate, TruLabs ensures a product that is not only efficient but also mindful of consumer safety. Sodium chloride, being the type of sodium used in IV solutions, has a superior safety profile, reducing the risk of adverse reactions or allergies that can be associated with sodium citrate.

uniweb
uniweb

Uniweb
Booth #3731 

For over five decades, Uniweb, Inc. has been factory-made domestically and delivering durable products in weeks. 

Uniweb is custom manufactured and not limited to “fixed” boxes or components. Every square inch of space is fully utilized and offers total flexibility in the room configuration, work counters, RX storage bays, and accessories. Designed with fewer components and engineered with tight tolerances, Uniweb products will not rip or tear and exceed stringent U.L. standards. 

Uniweb has proven to increase pharmacy inventory capacity by 30% and reduce project costs by 15-20% over conventional millwork solutions. Furthermore, Uniweb’s modular rooms offer tax advantages—accelerating the return on investment.

vaxserve
vaxserve

Vaxserve
Booth #3931

VaxServe, a subsidiary of Sanofi Vaccines and a specialty distributor of vaccines, provides immunization services and solutions to help pharmacies achieve their immunization goals.

VaxServe supports the expansion and success of influenza immunization campaigns with a portfolio that includes influenza vaccines from SanofiFluzone High Dose Quadrivalent (influenza vaccine) and Flublok® Quadrivalent (influenza vaccine)and from other leading manufacturers. In addition, VaxServe offers a streamlined ordering and fulfillment process and is well-positioned to meet the everyday vaccine needs of pharmacies nationwide.

For pharmacies like yours, VaxServe can help expand your immunization program, and maximize its impact in the community, using data-driven business insights and innovative solutions.

A pioneer of pharmacy-based immunization programs, VaxServe has partnered with pharmacies for more than two decades to help keep communities healthy through vaccination. To learn more about partnering with us, please visit www.vaxserve.com or www.sanofiflu.com

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