Each year, five to 20 percent of the U.S. population will become infected with the flu. That’s between 16 million and 65 million people. The impact of influenza is much larger than most realize. Prevention is crucial – largely from vaccinations – and can be supported by employers, health clinics, physicians and community pharmacies.

Earlier this Fall, the people of the United States saw three record-setting hurricanes leave widespread destruction across Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Harvey, Irma, and Maria struck with deadly force, leaving millions displaced and billions of dollars of damage.

It's October which means it's National Pharmacists Month. All month long, across the pharmacy industry retail pharmacies big and small and industry groups and news sources have been acknowledging the hard work by the team behind the counter day in and day out. 

All across the country, kids are reconnecting with their friends at school and sharing stories of their fun-filled summer adventures. They’re also sharing another thing...germs. Back to School unfortunately also means Back to Sick for our nation’s children. There's no avoiding it. And as one of your communities most trusted healthcare resources, you’ll be front and center with parents as they deal with those inevitable ear infections, throat infections, colds, and the flu. So get ready. Here's how:

Few industries are in for as much change in the coming years as the retail pharmacy industry. Healthcare reform continues to dominate headlines, consumer expectations are shifting, pharmacist and technician roles are expanding, technology is improving, the industry is consolidating, and new players like Amazon are encroaching on the status quo.