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FOX29 News Story – Independent Pharmacies and Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on April 29, 2020 by

Monica Abel Posted in News Feed

Independent Pharmacies are feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to members Rich Ost and Brad Tabaac for their input in these news story.

https://www.fox29.com/video/679139

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May Merchandising Tips

Make sure to post your Memorial Day hours in the store and stock up on change the weekend before as banks will be closed.

May is Lyme Disease, Allergy and Skin Cancer awareness month. Create a bag stuffer to remind customers of basic needs that you carry in store.

Maintain stock of top vitamins including Zinc, Vitamin D and C, Omega 3, Magnesium Chelate, CoQ10

Covid 19 Information

Most suppliers have indicated they have sufficent drug supply in US for 6-9 months
Many Wholesalers are temporarily eliminating Saturday delivery to allow for cleaning and restocking of warehouses
Senior Citizens are being cautioned not to travel via air or boat and to avoid crowds
- Reach out to patients to ensure they have sufficent medication and discuss delivery alternatives
- Click here for Quick tips on how to advise patients
Advise patients not to fall for quick cure schemes
- Teas, Essential Oils, Tinctures, and collidial silver have no proof of success
Frequently clean high traffic surfaces and areas
Disinfectant recommendations if patient with Covid-19 found to have been at pharmacy
- Click here for CDC disinfectant recommendations
Bookmark this website! CDC updates on Coronavirus
- Click here for CDC site

Marketing During Covid-19

Go Retro–use Snail Mail!
- Create a message on a post card to send to patients
- Hours, delivery, consultation availbility
Utilize Social Media to make a Personalized Video message
- Let patients know you are there for them
Think of unusual ways you can help your community
- Use Zoom to host a daily story hour for kids
- Provide a coloring sheet or puzzle in script bags
- Host a virtual fundraiser for a local group in need

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