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Chain Drugstore Daily NACD April 22 2013

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Apotex Corp., headquartered in Weston, Fla., is the U.S. subsidiary of Apotex Inc., the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company. Apotex Inc., produces more than 300 generic pharmaceuticals in approximately 4,000 dosages and exports to 115 countries globally. Apotex has suc- cessfully secured FDA approval for approximately 200 ANDAs, with a signif- icant number of additional ANDAs pend- ing approval. Apotex's expansive product portfolio includes a wide range of thera- peutic classes, including cardiovascular, APOTEX CORP.: MOVING FORWARD, AIMING HIGHER An interview with Doug Long, Vice President of Industry Relations, IMS Health. CDD: What major trends stand out for the chain drugstore industry? DL: We're still in the era of generics with 2011, 2012, and 2014 the biggest years in history for patent expirations. In fact, the total U.S. pharmaceutical market dollar sales declined in 2012 for the first time since IMS has been Everyone knows that kids are petri dishes once school starts in the fall. Each year, cold symptoms start with kids before they reach adults, and the adults are left to chase after the kids with tissues and symptom-relieving medicines to try to relieve their discom- fort for what seems to be weeks on end. The team at Matrixx Initiatives knew the time had come for a cold shortening product for kids and has announced the introduction of Zicam ® Kids Cold Remedy. Zicam Kids Cold Remedy joins the Zicam Cold Remedy line of CCA Industries, a 28-year-old consumer prod- ucts manufactur- er specializing in innovative and uniquely marketed health and beauty care prod- ucts has recently suffered a devastat- ing loss with the passing of its beloved CEO Dunnan Edell in February. Under Edell's direction, the company has launched a myriad of beauty prod- ucts that have helped redefine the industry. The company will continue 2012 was a positive year for vitamins and supple- ments, achieving an above expected overall growth rate of 7 percent, topping $11.5 billion (not includ- ing sports nutrition, weight loss or pro- tein segments). While branded vitamin companies spent aggressively on adver- tising in an attempt to take back share lost to store brands in a challenging econ- omy, private label offerings continued to deliver innovative new products, quality and value. Steve Rosenman, Vice President of Continued on Page 33 Camber's dedication and commitment to its customers is the main reason for its continued growth. As one of the fastest growing generic pharmaceutical compa- nies in America, Camber continues to be recognized by IMS Health as one of the "Top 20" generic drug companies by pre- scriptions sold in America. Bringing only the highest quality generic pharmaceutical to market remains Camber's focus. With more than 50 ANDA's in various stages of review with the FDA, Camber's future plans Continued on Page 33 Continued on Page 33 Continued on Page 23 Continued on Page 33 Continued on Page 23 INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS FROM IMS HEALTH WHEN COLDS DRAW NEAR, PARENTS REACH FOR ZICAM KIDS COLD REMEDY IVC HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF WORKING WITH THE RIGHT PARTNERS CCA INDUSTRIES MOVES FORWARD TO HONOR LATE CEO CAMBER SHOWS CONTINUED GROWTH O s e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n s G r o u p P a l m B e a c h M o n d a y, A p r i l 2 2 , 2 0 1 3 AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH NACDS H.D. Smith began nearly 60 years ago as a regional pharmaceutical whole- saler, operating from a sin- gle building and has blos- somed into the country's largest privately owned pharmaceutical whole- saler and fourth largest national whole- saler. Chain Drugstore Daily sat down with the Founder of the company and Chairman Emeritus, Henry Dale Smith, Sr., to discuss his company's evolution. CDD: When you started the business, An interview with Greg Bradley, President & CEO, Advantage Consumer Healthcare, LLC. CDD: What does Advantage Consumer Healthcare do? GB: We are full-service sales, marketing and supply chain company completely dedicated to OTC healthcare brands. From strategic planning all the way through to sales execution and supply chain management, we offer the Continued on Page 23 Continued on Page 23 H.D. SMITH: EVOLVING ALONGSIDE CUSTOMERS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ADVANTAGE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE GROWS WITH NEW CLIENTS, PARTNERSHIPS

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