Chain Drug Review, July 9, 2018

6 Chain Drug Review July 9 2018 News Gen Michael Hayden to deliver keynote at TSE ARLINGTON Va Retired four star general and former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency Michael Hayden will address the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo TSE on Sunday August 26 in Denver as the keynote speaker during the events Business Program At the session Hayden will provide the audience with a glimpse into his extraordinary understanding of national security issues international conflicts and relations and the current political climate and the consequences of it NACDS said During his career Hayden served as director of the Joint Command and Control Warfare Center the commander of the Air Intelligence Agency and the first principal deputy director of National Intelligence He has also served in senior staff positions at the Pentagon and the National Security Council and was the deputy chief of staff for the United Nations Command and U S Forces in South Korea It is a tremendous privilege to have Gen Hayden speak at the NACDS Total Store Expo said NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson Gen Hayden addressed the 2010 NACDS Annual Meeting and the audience thoroughly appreciated and benefitted from the insights he provided at that event As the director of the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency during particularly challenging times in our countrys history he is highly experienced at dealing with complex security issues and with one of the topics on the minds of industry leaders today change It will certainly be an honor to welcome him back Former White House press secretary for President Obama and noted political commentator Josh Earnest will also speak at TSE during the NACDS Political Involvement Reception Earnest respected by Washington insiders in both parties is known for his sharp wit and candid observations on politics honed during his years in the West Wing Earnest is a sought after commentator trusted for his ability to provide a measured read on the key issues of the day confronting lawmakers on both sides of the aisle Earnest is currently the chief communications officer of United Airlines Rite Aid introduces safe medication disposal program Rite Aids safe medication disposal program brings business sense to combatting the growing public health threat and tragedy that is the opioid crisis This is one step in the comprehensive approach to stop opioid abuse and I applaud Rite Aid for taking such great initiative With the help of families practitioners public health experts drug companies and community action we can put a stop to the opioid abuse epidemic Perry said Jennifer Smith secretary of Pennsylvanias Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs also attended the June event as did State Rep Sheryl Delozier Smith said strong partnerships between the public and private sectors were needed to complement Gov Tom Wolfs efforts to fight the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic confronting her state Increasing availability and awareness of take back boxes makes Pennsylvanians safer and I thank Rite Aid for their commitment to fighting this crisis Smith added Disposal boxes are an essential component in fighting opioid abuse in Smiths view because they allow people to take an active role in making their homes and communities safer by lowering the risk of prescription drug misuse More than 52000 pounds of prescription drugs have been disposed of in 2018 according to Smith and 400000 pounds of prescription drugs have been safely disposed of at Pennsylvanias take back boxes since 2014 Rite Aid also plans to have all of its more than 2500 pharmacies provide free DisposeRx packets to patients with new opioid prescriptions and for patients with chronic opioid prescriptions every six months DisposeRx packets contain a biodegradable powder that when mixed with water in the prescription vial dissolves drugs forming a viscous gel that can be discarded safely in the trash Rite Aid is the first drug store chain to offer DisposeRx packets In April the drug chain announced that naloxone a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose was available at all of its locations without a prescription The increased access to naloxone supports the surgeon generals recent Advisory on Naloxone and Opioid Overdose Additionally all patients with opioid prescriptions will receive educational information on opioid use safe storage and disposal as well as proper use of naloxone and all patients with new opioid prescriptions will receive required counseling on their prescription from Rite Aid pharmacists In addition to supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids Rite Aid participates in prescription drug monitoring programs including a red flag process for pharmacists to regularly review prescriptions for patients not known by the pharmacy or where there may be concerns or suspicions of misuse Court rules on sales tax same way they treat in person ones said Andrew Harig senior director of tax trade and sustainability at the Food Marketing Institute The Supreme Courts decision is an important victory for FMI members and puts us on a path that will allow for the creation of a balanced consumer driven and competitive marketplace Justices Anthony Kennedy Clarence Thomas Ruth Bader Ginsburg Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch delivered the opinion while John Roberts Stephen Breyer Sonja Sotomayor and Elena Kagan dissented Quill creates rather than resolves market distortions the ruling said In effect it is a judicially created tax shelter for businesses that limit their physical presence in a state but sell their goods and services to the states consumers something that has become easier and more prevalent as technology has advanced Although it is the poster child for e commerce Amazon com wasnt involved in the lawsuit and todays decision doesnt directly affect the Seattle company which already collects taxes in every state that has a sales tax But in the wake of the ruling Amazon eBay Etsy and online marketplaces will have to keep an eye on how each state handles sales tax legislation and whether they will have to collect the funds on behalf of thirdparty sellers Several states have passed legislation forcing a company that provides the platform for sellers to collect sales tax rather than asking the seller to do so This ruling clears the way for a fair and level playing field where all retailers compete under the same sales tax rules said Matthew Shay president and chief executive officer of the National Retail Federation Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Having trouble getting your products on store shelves can help We are An association of industry sales marketing experts We offer Experienced brokers with established relationships in all categories and classes of trade We can Help you get connected Let our broker members guide you to success Broker listing and more info @ www nagmr com National Association of General Merchandise Representatives Retired Gen Michael Hayden Part of a larger effort to combat opioid abuse