Opinion

Peter Koo, Mckesson vice president and general manager of pharmacy solutions, offers two considerations for building a brighter future for retail pharmacy.

LogiNext CEO Dhruvil Sanghvi discusses the growing importance of flexible prescription fulfillment among patients, and how the last mile is increasingly the most important element of fulfillment.

DSN editor in chief Nigel Maynard sizes up some of the factors that will reshape the pharmacy industry in the coming years.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Craig Ford outlines some of the ways pharmacies can use data on social determinants of health to inform their clinical offerings and improve patient health.

In his inaugural column, DSN editor in chief and editorial director Nigel F. Maynard discusses what pharmacies will look like as they adapt to a changing market.

As we enter the back half of the year, columnist David Orgel argues that retailers needs to be on point as the pandemic wanes to attract customers and inspire loyalty.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to considerable expansion in the roles of pharmacists.

AmerisourceBergen's George Rafferty discusses the role that strategic partnerships play in pharmacies' ability to respond to their patients’ needs — throughout the pandemic and beyond.

McKesson Pharmacy Systems’ Heather Cusick writes about the opportunity that COVID-19 vaccination efforts present for pharmacies to improve their vaccine workflow and further demonstrate value to patients.

Columnist David Orgel writes about how the retailer, in response to the pandemic, is sharing best practices with all stakeholders — suppliers, employees, customers and even competitors — knowing that it will benefit the industry.

DSN editor in chief Seth Mendelson discusses how emerging from the pandemic gives all the industry a chance to reimagine the future and develop programs that will keep retail on the cutting edge.

Katie Keating of women-focused ad agency Fancy, discusses what retail can do to better deliver for women shoppers.

DSN managing editor David Salazar discusses the effectiveness of new NACDS chair Colleen Lindholz’s

As NACDS Annual kicks off as a virtual event, DSN editor in chief Seth Mendelson discusses the extensive opportunities that it will present to the industry — from business meetings to insightful speakers.

This month, columnist David Orgel discusses the new late-stage and post-pandemic imperatives for retailers, including a need for disruptive retail experiences and unique industry partnerships.

Alan Van Amber and Julie Olson of Navitus Health Solutions discuss how pharmacists can work with patients to improve their adherence and, ultimately, their quality of life.

Hear from Westrock's Leon Nicholas about how the retail and CPG industries are rethinking merchandising, approaching the growth of e-commerce and working to center sustainability.

ECRM CEO Greg Farrar discusses the ECRM Connect platform and how it has enabled continued product discovery and collaboration between companies throughout the pandemic.

This month, David Orgel discusses the various ways that retailers are finding suppliers to help innovate and offer the most relevant assortments.

FDS chief clinical officer Jason Ausili offers tips for best practices in administering COVID-19 and highlights opportunities the moment presents for pharmacies.

Christine Burdick-Bell, steering committee chair at the Dietary Supplements Quality Collaborative, outlines where dietary supplement regulations stand as the Biden administration gets settled.

Fancy’s Katie Keating discusses what retailers can do to de-stigmatize the sexual wellness space and build sales in the category at the same time.

As more retailers roll out membership programs, David Orgel highlights the need for these services to meet customer expectations over time.