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Registration opened June 5 for the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2024 Annual Convention, set for Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s theme—GPS: Growth, Performance, Success—will help pharmacy teams navigate the obstacles and opportunities in today’s pharmacy landscape, said Lea Wolsoncroft, president of NCPA

“From reimbursement rates and the DIR hangover to the regulatory outlook to the anticompetitive practices of PBMs, independent pharmacies have been dealing with many bumps in the road,” said Wolsoncroft, owner of Remedies Pharmacy and a resident of Birmingham, Ala. “At the same time, there’s an ever broader range of services owners can put in place to meet patients where they are in their health journeys, yes, and also provide pharmacies with a more reliable path to revenue. NCPA’s convention is where independent pharmacy teams go each year to find inspiration on ways to get ahead, share their own ideas, and build or renew relationships. I’m looking forward to what’s sure to be a great convention and to seeing many of my friends and colleagues in Columbus.” 

To learn about and register for NCPA’s 2024 Annual Convention, including additional pre-convention programming, click here. More information will be released as it becomes available. Sign up for the convention by July 12 to receive up to $100 off, applicable to all registration types, with NCPA’s early bird rate.

On June 11, 2024 at 1 pm EST, decision-makers and advocates focused on food is medicine, health and wellness innovation and chronic disease prevention and management will have a chance to gain insights about a compelling announcement by the Milken Institute and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.

The announcement will be the focus of a virtual discussion between Holly Freishtat, senior director of Feeding Change, Milken Institute, and Steve Anderson, president and CEO of NACDS.

The timely Milken Institute and NACDS discussion will answer important questions about the future of food is medicine and the role of pharmacies and pharmacists in it.

To register, click here.

Reese’s is doubling down on the amount of chocolate and peanut butter in its candy with the new limited-edition jumbo cup.

Equivalent to four of its king-sized cups, this limited-edition size will only be available at select retailers while supplies last. 

“There’s nothing quite like our iconic combination of chocolate and classic Reese’s peanut butter, so we're making Reese’s fans dreams come true by quadrupling the size of our fan-favorite King Size Peanut Butter Cups,” said Melissa Blette, Reese’s senior brand manager. “We’ve seen the passion that fans have for the brand, and we're excited to bring a new, larger cup for them to continue enjoying the chocolate and peanut butter goodness that only Reese’s peanut butter cups can provide.”

MegaFood launched a new supplement—Omega 3-6-9. 

This plant-powered complex offers a blend of 3-6-9 fatty acids and 600 mg of Omega-3 to aid in heart, brain, vision and joint support, the company shared. 

The product contains ahiflower and fish-free algae oil, and is coated with lemon oil to reduce burping and minimize aftertaste, per the brand.

“At MegaFood, it’s our mission to embed sustainability into all aspects of our business which includes the products we innovate and the way we source ingredients,” said Stacia Betley, director of sustainability and social impact. “I’m excited by this product as it's a plant-based alternative to fish oil and shifting to plant-rich diets is a top climate solution that we can all engage in. By using fish-free algae oil, we are making plant-based alternatives more available and are supporting a healthier marine ecosystem. Our new plant-powered Omega 3-6-9 complex is grown and sourced with people and the planet in mind, sourced from fellow B-corp, ahiflower.”

Currently, Omega 3-6-9 is available for purchase on Amazon and the MegaFood website. 

Revolution is paying homage to Pride Month with its new Rainbow Beam Bright Highlighter. 

Designed to complement and enhance any skin tone, the highlighter is a silky powder that melts into the skin like a liquid and gives dimension to high points of the face. 

Retailing for $12, the product is available exclusively at Ulta Beauty. 

Wonderbelly is broadening its retail footprint following a nationwide launch at CVS Pharmacy. 

The brand’s products will be available at more than 5,500 of the retailer’s physical locations, as well as on its website. 

Among the products consumers can shop for at CVS include its Antacid in strawberry milkshake, tropical fruit and lemon sorbet flavors. In addition, the brand also is debuting a 12-count strawberry milkshake on-the-go bottle of its Antacid, as well as its recently launched Bloat + Gas relief line in strawberry shortcake and mango smoothie. 

"We are incredibly excited to expand our reach across the country. This growth is a testament to the efficacy and quality of Wonderbelly’s products, as well as to the shifting trends in over-the-counter pharmaceuticals," says Lucas Kraft, co-founder of Wonderbelly. "We are thrilled to bring Wonderbelly's clean, sustainably packaged choices to more consumers, helping more people  feel good and enjoy life to the fullest."