DIR fees are again top of mind for pharmacy operators beginning another year without relief from these “phantom” expenses. At the same time hope springs eternal for retailers looking to broaden affordable and accessible health care offerings when such services from more traditional providers can be out of financial reach for many people. Chains also
DENVER — ZBD Health announced Wednesday that it is launching new CBD-infused nutrition bars, available for sale in retail locations in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon. ZBD’s founder, professional nutritionist David Ingalls said the company is excited to bring high quality CBD to great tasting and healthy snacks. “We think of ZBD nutrition bars as CBD health
BOULDER, Colo. — Pharmacists at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy’s four Seattle-area locations have begun dispensing the opioid overdose antidote naloxone to patients without a prescription. Pharmaca said Monday that naloxone is available without a doctor’s prescription at its stores in Redmond, Madison Park, Wallingford and West Seattle, Wash. Patients requiring naloxine simply ask for it at
BOULDER, Colo. — Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is expanding beyond its western U.S. market area via an independent pharmacy acquisition that will bring it to the Windy City. Pharmaca has entered an agreement to buy Aaron’s Apothecary in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, the chain’s first location in the city. In addition, Pharmaca has boosted
Since its founding in Boulder, Colo., 17 years ago, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has honed its singular vision of drug store retailing in five western states, viewed as particularly conducive to the pairing of traditional pharmacy services with natural and complementary health and beauty solutions. The company is now intent on demonstrating that its holistic approach
BOULDER, Colo. — A pair of independent pharmacy acquisitions will bring Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy beyond the western United States to the Windy City. Pharmaca said Wednesday that it has entered an agreement to buy Aaron’s Apothecary in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, the chain’s first location in the nation’s third-largest city. In addition, Pharmaca has expanded
BOULDER, Colo. — Mainstream drug chains seeking to enhance their vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) presentation could learn a lot from Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy. Herbal supplements are a pillar of Pharmaca’s integrative approach, and the products’ sales have been robust, says Don Summerfield, the chain’s co-founder and vice president of integrative medicine. While the retailer
NEW YORK — Natural skin care brand Dr. Hauschka is making a foray into a new personal care category with the launch of its Med Oral Care line. Rolling out this month, the Dr. Hauschka Med Oral Care collection includes four products: Labimint Acute Lip Care, Sensitive Saltwater Toothpaste, Fortifying Mint Toothpaste and Sage Mouthwash.
BOULDER, Colo. — With solid sales growth in its stores, an expanding e-commerce business and a successful loyalty program, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is well-positioned for continued success as it maintains its plans for steady expansion as an innovative omnichannel retailer in health and beauty. The 15-year-old pharmacy and natural health chain opened three new stores
BOULDER, Colo. — Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy recently opened new outlets in Beaverton, Ore., and Laguna Hills, Calif., bringing its store count to 29. The new stores are the latest examples of the company’s Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy concept, which the company says offers traditional pharmacy services along with a wide assortment of complementary merchandise that includes
