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C h a i n D r u g s t o r e D a i l y 3 3 S a t u r d a y, A p r i l 1 6 , 2 0 1 6 and the patients they serve – and Arete Pharmacy Network will do just that," said Dale Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, H. D. Smith Holding Company, and Chairman of the Board of Arete Pharmacy Network. "Our shared commitment is to support and improve patient health by ensuring access to payer contracts, and helping independent phar- macies create better patient outcomes. Greater outcomes, with a plan to maxi- mize efficiencies and effectiveness, will enable Arete Pharmacy Network to deliv- er more than the parent organizations were able to deliver alone." Through Arete Pharmacy Network, H. D. Smith and AAP together create a focus on managed care contracting and expanding tools and services, allowing pharmacies to deliver quality care in their communities. "The formation of Arete Pharmacy Network is the first step toward aggregat- ing the nation's premier pharmacies into a high quality cohesive PSAO," said Greg Mitchell, Chairman AAP Board of Directors. "Together we provide a broad- reaching network, enabling patients to receive the level of care they deserve from their local pharmacy." The goal of Arete Pharmacy Network is to allow pharmacies to be dif- ferentiated as high-quality providers. Access to compliance tools and a Quality H . D. Smith (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) Center will help pharmacies make a dif- ference in patient care. In this way, Arete Pharmacy Network expects to bring exceptional value to payers, and to clients as well. The combination of geo- graphic strength, along with the tools to promote network quality, will allow Arete Pharmacy Network to partner with payers by better matching their needs. "We approached this business opportunity with the goal of helping pharmacies improve quality metrics by joining together and gaining efficien- cies of scale," said Rob McMahan, President of United Drugs and Chief Executive Officer of Arete Pharmacy Network. "This partnership allows each of us an expanded presence throughout the United States and enhanced capabilities that will make us a partner of choice for PBMs, plans and other payers." The collective strengths of H. D. Smith and AAP position Arete Pharmacy Network as an important voice and nego- tiation force for independent retail phar- macy. Arete Pharmacy Network has enhanced capabilities to promote Star Ratings, educate and reinforce compli- ance, address underpaid claim reimburse- ments, provide audit protection and ensure all payments are processed to pharmacies as quickly as possible. For more information, visit www.areterx.com or www.hdsmith.com. his very discerning criteria, and offered to explain the SmartMouth brand and product offerings. Here is David Biernbaum's summary: How SmartMouth Works SmartMouth has two important solu- tions. The Sulfur Eliminating Solution contains an odor eliminator which elimi- nates existing bad breath sulfur gases. The Activating Solution contains zinc. When you pour the two solutions togeth- er, it releases a huge number of zinc ions. This zinc-ion technology blocks the germs' ability to ingest protein particles. No protein particles, no new sulfur gas production, which means no new bad breath. Rinsing with SmartMouth elimi- nates bad breath sulfur gases and then prevents them from coming back for at least 12 hours with each rinse. What makes SmartMouth so effective is its two formulas activation. The activation happens right in the cup. SmartMouth doesn't mask bad breath. It stops it at the source. Prevention is the key to overcoming the problem of bad breath. Instead of just killing germs or eliminating existing bad breath sulfur gases, SmartMouth actually blocks germs from eating pro- tein particles, thereby preventing them from producing new bad breath. Prevention is the key! Rinse with SmartMouth in the morning for all day fresh breath; rinse at night to wake up every day with fresh breath. No more morning breath. What Are the Product Offerings? SmartMouth's entire line of products SmartMo uth (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) is scientifically designed to give users a fresher, cleaner mouth for the whole day. SmartMouth offers the Original Formula Mouthwash, and also Original Formula Mouthwash Travel Packs. For extra oral health benefits, the brand offers SmartMouth Gum & Plaque, and now also SmartMouth Dry Mouth for soothing and moisturizing without the bad taste or aftertaste of so many other dry mouth products, and also SmartMouth Dry Mouth Mints. SmartMouth Toothpaste lifts surface stains from our teeth to reveal their natu- ral whiteness, without abrasiveness or aftertaste. How Do the Dual Chambers, Two Solution, One Pour Bottles Work? 1. Pour solutions together. SmartMouth's two different solutions must be kept sep- arate before rinsing. The key to its effec- tiveness relies on the mixing of solutions right before rinsing. 2. Two solutions will activate in the cup. When the two solutions come together, a chemical reaction occurs that instantly releases an abundance of zinc ions, the key to 24 hours of fresh breath protec- tion. 3. Now, rinse your SmartMouth. Rinse immediately after combining, for 30 sec- onds, to introduce the most zinc ions into your mouth. These are essential in the prevention of sulfur gas, the real cause of bad breath. For more information, contact David Biernbaum at 314.434.6008 or dbiernbaum@smartmouth.com, or visit www.smartmouth.com. Aggressive Launch Schedule for 2016 Earlier this year, Camber's parent com- pany, Hetero Drugs, sold its U.S. manu- facturing facility, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, to Indian based manu- facturer Cipla Ltd. The sale has created both challenges and unique opportuni- ties for Camber in 2016. "True, we are losing some of our product line in the transaction," states Ostaficiuk, "but our parent company Hetero is planning an aggressive launch schedule that will see us intro- duce some 30 products per year for the next two years, which should quickly replenish our portfolio. While we will be pushing hard on our new launches, it will also be a time for us to take a deep breath and refocus on our core compe- tencies." Camber is Investing in the Future Another important benefit of the InvaGen divestiture for Camber is a sig- nificant investment in new U.S. facilities, which include new headquarters and state-of-the-art distribution facility in New Jersey and manufacturing facilities on Long Island. "Our parent company, Hetero Drugs, is committed to the continued growth of Camber Pharmaceuticals and helping us create a world-class organi- zation that will be a leader in the gener- ics field for years to come," states Ostaficiuk. C amber (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) Focusing On a More Advanced Product Pipeline Hetero continues to be a world leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. More than one third of the world's HIV/AIDS patients under treatment (11.5 million) are using API and formulations produced by Hetero. Camber's future product pipeline focuses on more complex formu- lations that include oncology products, controlled substances and injectables. Hetero is a world leader in API pro- duction, and Camber is now vertically integrated on all products, which is reflected in the strength of its supply chain. Continues Ostaficiuk, "What I'm really most proud of as a sales and mar- keting organization is the culture we are building here at Camber. It's the people and the commitment we have to the cus- tomer and to each other. We're a young organization, not only in corporate years, but many of our associates are in their twenties and their passion for the busi- ness is obvious and contagious. Sure, there are challenges ahead, but I believe in 2016 we are going to show everybody what we're really made of." Based on what Kon Osatficiuk and Camber have been able to do in the last seven years, one would have to agree the future certainly does look bright. As he stated earlier: "We're just getting started." Visit Camber Pharmaceuticals at booth #534. For more information, call 732.529.0430 or go to www.camber pharma.com. families throughout the countryside, and her products were sought after. She handed down her recipes to grandson Richelieu Dennis, Sundial Brands Founder and Chief Executive Officer, who incorporated four generations of her wisdom into his hair and skin care. SheaMoisture's collections continue to be made in culturally authentic ways, to preserve the efficacy, benefits and rich history. Since shea butter is central to Sundial Brands and SheaMoisture's products, the company has proudly pioneered its pur- pose-driven Community Commerce Program business model and ethically sources its certified organic shea butter from 13 women's co-ops in Northern Ghana, supporting women-lead business. When the brand invests in women's shea butter cooperatives, it doesn't just buy the women's products – Sundial helps them develop self-sustaining businesses. An ethical wage premium is paid to these enterprising women, and the brand aids in monitoring practices to ensure that the efficiency, health, profitability and quali- ty of life is elevated for members of the co-ops. The women in Ghana become the company's partners, not just suppliers, and with their rise in income, experience greater health, access to education and the benefits of financial freedom. Sundial is also working to create a Sundial (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) safer, cleaner and more efficient work space that allows workers at the co-ops to perfect the age-old art of producing tradi- tional hand-crafted shea butter, while modernizing aspects of the process by being energy efficient and reducing emis- sions. Energy-saving ideas help create a high quality butter while lowering the cost of production. This means women in the co-ops get to take home a wage that is two to three times higher than the aver- age minimum wage in Ghana. SheaMoisture is expanding its Community Commerce, and unveiled its new Peace Rose Oil Complex Community Commerce collection to soothe and intensely moisturize sensitive, dull, and dry skin and hair. The new well- ness solution, which includes facial, body and haircare, features a proprietary blend of Alpine, Damask and Musk Rose Oils, Date Palm and Camellia Leaf Extracts, as well as certified organic shea butter. Proceeds from the Peace Rose Community Commerce collection are donated to the brand's partner coopera- tives that supply rose oil in Turkey and Bulgaria. These donations help expand their businesses by investing in equip- ment and facilities that will boost their production capacity, provide assistance to migrant workers who pick the petals, offer employment opportunities for refugees, and give support to schools. Visit Sundial at booth #450.