May 2025
In This Issue:
APCI Staff Headed to State Association Meetings in June/July
APCI staff will be attending several state pharmacy association meetings during June and July. Be sure to come by the exhibit booth to chat with APCI representatives and learn about APCI programs!
- Arkansas - June 12-13. Little Rock Marriott
- Georgia - June 12-15. Omni Amelia Island Resort
- Alabama - June 15-18. Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Miramar Beach, FL
- Kentucky - June 19-22. Marriott City Center, Lexington, KY
- South Carolina - June 19-22. Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC
- Tennessee - June 26-28. Park Vista Hotel by DoubleTree, Gatlinburg, TN
- Florida - July 17-20. JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Texas - July 18-20. Austin Marriott Downtown
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Lindsey, Omega Pharmacy Celebrate 50 Years
Congratulations to APCI member Thomas (Tommy) Lindsey, owner of Omega Pharmacy in Omega, Georgia, on celebrating 50 years in business this month.
He began working at Keith Drug Company in Omega as a clerk at age 14. In 1975, he purchased the pharmacy where he started working as a teenager, and established Omega Pharmacy. Dr. Lindsey was selected as the independent pharmacist of 2018 by the Georgia Pharmacy Association Academy of Independent Pharmacists.
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APCI Members, Staff Meet with Legislators During NCPA Congressional Fly-In
Members Discussed Independent Pharmacy Issues
APCI members and staff spent April 30 and May 1 in Washington, DC, meeting with federal legislators and staff to educate them on issues facing independent pharmacy. APCI thanks those who made the trip for their willingness to discuss issues like PBM Reform, reimbursement, and the value of independent pharmacy with federal legislators.
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Goodbye Spring Allergy Season, Hello Summer Colds
Spring allergens may be on the way out, but don't put away those decongestants and tissues just yet. Summer colds and other allergies are on the way. Make sure to stock up on your OTC remedies and tissues.
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Vacation Season is Heating Up
Check Your Aisles for Space for Vacation Items
The summer vacation season is about to take off. It's time to stock up on items for your vacationers to pack along. Sunscreen, flip-flops, beach toys, and first aid kits are great vacation display items. Show your patients you have more than just medications!
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Reminder: GROLocal and GROSocial Signups are Open
APCI’s two NEW Social Media Programs feature daily Facebook posts, monthly paid online ads and utilize powerful geo-targeting to serve ads and posts only to local consumers, most likely to visit your pharmacy.
GroSocial concentrates 100% of its efforts on daily Facebook posts and paid social media ads. GroLocal is a robust full spectrum marketing program allocating around 65% of its resources to social media marketing.
Click here for more information on these programs and for a link to register. NOTE: You must be logged in to the APCI website to complete the registration process.
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Reminder: McKesson ideaShare Registration is Open
You're invited to register for the 2025 McKesson ideaShare, which is billed by the company as "the nation’s premier community pharmacy event that empowers current and future independent pharmacists to foster deeper connections, discover ways to innovate and thrive, and strengthen their collective voice."
Registration is open now through June 15.
For more information, and to register, click here.
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NatureMade Adult Gummies
NatureMade Adult Gummies will be featured in the July Circular. Be sure to stock up now to avoid the rush!
| Econo |
Description |
Cost |
| 3617396 |
N/M VIT D ADULT GUMMIES 90CT |
$7.93 |
| 3617388 |
N/M VIT C ADULT GUMMIES 80CT |
$7.93 |
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