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C h a i n D r u g s t o r e D a i l y S u n d a y, A u g u s t 7 , 2 0 1 6 8 4 February of 2015, is America's No. 1 brain health supplement, with distribu- tion in more than 20,000 retail doors nationwide. FOCUSfactor has been clin- ically proven to improve memory, con- centration and focus. Over the last year, the brand has already experienced +38 percent growth as the brain health cate- gory continues to attract new consumers. "We are very pleased with our brand's performance and plan to further expand its growth behind a number of key initiatives, including the new pack- aging rollout this past April and new line extensions that include FOCUSfactor for Kids," said Jack Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Synergy CHC Corp. "Additionally, we are very excited about our new licensing agreement that will allow us to leverage Albert Einstein in our new advertising campaign coming this September." In June of 2015, Synergy CHC Corp. also acquired Neuragen ® , a patented and clinically proven topical pain reliever for neuropathic pain. Unlike most products that offer relief of muscle or joint pain, Neuragen focuses directly on nerve pain resulting from conditions such as diabet- ic foot pain and provides relief from shooting, burning, tingling and stabbing pains. Best of all, Neuragen starts to work on contact. The brand is currently merchandised in the diabetic section of most pharmacies, including Walgreens and Shoppers Drug Mart and other regional drug retailers and drug whole- sales throughout the U.S. and Canada. Synergy C H C (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) With the rapid rise in diabetes incidence in North America, Neuragen will provide consumers with a fast and highly effec- tive product that also maintains a strong safety profile. Hand MD™ is one of the most recent brands added to the Synergy portfolio. "Studies show that most people can accurately tell a woman's age just by looking at her hands," said Ross. Unlike regular hand creams and anti-aging serums designed for the face, Hand MD is the first anti-aging skincare line specif- ically developed for the hands. One of the core products in the line is the Hand MD Restorative DUO which delivers an age-defying dual treatment that helps revitalize and repair aging, dry hands. In fact, clinical studies revealed that after eight weeks of use, 84 percent of the women in the study group experienced a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, while 100 percent saw significant improvement in skin hydration. The brand family also includes a Daily Renewal Protection Cream with SPF 30+, an Exfoliating Peel Cream and a Moisturizing Nourishing Cream. The brand has been featured on QVC during "The Lisa Robertson Show," where it sold out in the first 10 minutes of the pro- gram. "Hand MD will revolutionize the anti-aging category by addressing an unmet need," said Ross. For more information, visit booth #2251. Sales inquiries should contact Al Baumeler at 561.383.1102 or via email at al@synergychc.com. again ranked on this year's InformationWeek Elite 100 and H. D. Smith's managed care entity, Arete Pharmacy Network, allows for enhanced value to be delivered to pharmacy cus- tomers and the patients they oblige. InformationWeek Elite 100 H. D. Smith, the largest independent wholesaler in the U.S. and a leading pharmaceutical brand support company, is expanding its offerings to manufactur- ers and healthcare providers. Jumping from No. 99 to No. 31 this year, the com- pany continually revolutionizes, through technology, to reduce healthcare costs and improve efficiencies. H. D. Smith recently created an in- house mobile application for its field sales representatives to become more of a business consultant to pharmacies. One of the features of the app includes notifica- tions that alert a rep when a pharmacy is nearing a purchasing opportunity. By encouraging the pharmacy to take advan- tage of the purchasing opportunity, H. D. Smith and the pharmacy mutually benefit. In addition to being ranked on the Elite 100 – a list of the top business tech- nology innovators in the U.S., H. D. Smith was also ranked in the top three innovators in mobile technology by InformationWeek. "As a company, our goal is to lever- age technology to improve efficiency for the pharmacies we serve – by helping our customers save both money and time in the long run, while better caring for their patients," said Chris Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer at H. D. Smith. H . D. Smith (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) Arete Pharmacy Network American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) and H. D. Smith announced an agreement to combine respective pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAO) into a new PSAO entity. The joint ven- ture, known as Arete Pharmacy Network, combines H. D. Smith's Third Party Network and AAP's United Drugs. This pharmacy service administrative organi- zation services more than 2,300 inde- pendent retail pharmacies across the U.S. "Sustainable success within an evolving healthcare market requires us to provide enhanced value to our pharma- cies and the patients they serve – and Arete Pharmacy Network does 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." The collective strengths of H. D. Smith and AAP position Arete Pharmacy Network as an important voice and nego- tiation force for retail pharmacies. Arete Pharmacy Network has enhanced capabil- ities to promote Star Ratings, educate and reinforce compliance, address underpaid claim reimbursements, provide audit pro- tection and ensure payments are processed to pharmacies as quickly as possible. For more information, visit booth #101. PO: We are a young, fast-growing com- pany that designs and markets innovative product solutions in the mobility, bath and bedroom safety, and daily living aids space. CDD: What makes Juvo different? PO: We march to a different drummer in certain respects. This product category has a lot of sameness to it – the same products sold from multiple different vendor companies. Many companies seem to be sourcing the same products from Asia. We take our cue from con- sumer research and working with occu- pational therapists to design our own new products. We design our products in Chicago and have them made around the world. We try very hard to develop unique, differentiated and innovative products that add value to our customer's overall product offering. We push the envelope in terms of design, ergonomics, color and packaging. The demographics in this country are changing rapidly. The senior popula- tion is exploding. Baby Boomers are aging. Buying habits and shopping pref- erences are becoming more sophisticat- ed. People don't want the same old thing. CDD: Can you give an example? PO: If someone needs a cane or walker, Juvo (C o nt'd. fro m p. 1 ) they don't want something that looks depressing, like it was designed in the 1950s – stark, medical looking, generic. They want a product that delights, that makes them feel good, an elegant product solution for their need. This product cat- egory is no different than any other prod- uct category in that respect. Consumer expectations will continue to demand more of these daily living aid, mobility and bath safety products. We want to fuel and meet these expectations. CDD: Who is your target market? PO: Anyone who needs mobility related assistance as result of injury, surgery and/or condition. This is not just about seniors or the elderly. They are a part of it. We track the senior demographic. We also focus on family and professional caregivers as well as occupational thera- pists. Just under 30 percent of the U.S. population care for an ill, disabled or aged family member on a weekly basis, and this number will only grow. CDD: What's new for Juvo? PO: Thirty-seven distinct new products for this year. We have expanded our product offering dramatically, and will continue to do so in ways that make sense for our customers, the consumer and our company. Visit Juvo at booth #2258. is filling prescriptions. Your customer is the only person looking at your counter with fresh eyes. Are they seeing an organized area that builds confidence and trust, or are they seeing a cluttered mess of hardware? You know that buyer trust is every- thing at the pharmacy window. Wait times are also extremely important to buyer satisfaction. Disorganized counters can add to those wait times, degrade buyer confidence and dampen employee morale. Modular Pole Systems™ There really is a better solution. Modular Pole Systems (MPS) can streamline your pharmacy counter to improve employee productivity and silently suggest to the customer that your pharmacy is a mod- ern, efficient facility. What Makes Modular Pole Systems Better These customized metal poles consoli- date all of your checkout hardware, like keyboards, touch screens and printers into one vertical area. It saves counter space and economizes the efforts of your employees. Our Modular Pole Systems are trusted by more than three thousand locations across the U.S. and Canada. They are easy to adapt, change and upgrade, so Source C ommunications (C ont'd. from p. 1 ) you never have to worry that when you update your hardware, you'll have to replace the poles, too. Built from all metal construction, they are made in the U.S.A. 100 Percent Customizable Whatever your needs, the patented Modular Pole Systems products are com- pletely customizable and designed to fit your individual needs. We use mainte- nance-free constant friction hinges for tilting and our square pole design allows for mounting more equipment. A square pole offers more USMA (usable surface mount area), giving you more options for mounting more equipment than any round pole on the market. Designing a pole for your stores is simple. Send or bring us a picture of your store's pharmacy, where you interact with customers or fill prescriptions. We will look at the photo and return to you a drawing of just how easy your RX department can have a sleek, organized look and feel. The benefits are more pro- ductive employees, while also providing a better and faster experience for your customers. Stop at our booth and we will show you some of our Modular Pole Systems designs, and you can see for yourself how we have revolutionized pharmacy organization. Visit Source Communications at booth #1467.