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October 24 , 2014 A Weekly Customer Update from Value Drug Company th valuedrugco.com CUSTOMER SERVICE: 800-252-3786 Regular Business Hours: Peter Kreckel Honored as the 2014 NCPA Monday -Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 4:30pm National Preceptor of the Year After Regular Business Hours: Dial ext. 151 for assistance by NCPA | Oct 20, 2014 Austin, Texas Oct. 20, 2014 - Peter Kreckel, RPh, the pharmacy manager of Thompson Pharmacy in Altoona, Pa., today was named the 2014 National Preceptor of the Year by the National Community vsprx.com Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation at Regular Business Hours: the NCPA 116th Annual Convention and Trade Monday -Friday 9am to 7pm Exposition, held Oct. 18-22 in Austin, Texas. The Saturday 10am to 2pm National Preceptor of the Year Award honors a ph 855-265-8008 pharmacist who has made significant contributions to fax 814-283-2211 the education of pharmacy students by devoting time, on call 24/7 talent, and efforts as a preceptor. In this Issue: “Peter Kreckel epitomizes what it means to be an effective, engaging preceptor,” said Sharlea 2 .......NEW QC Items & Hot Buys Leatherwood, PD, president of the NCPA Foundation. 2 .......Hydrocodone Containing “Whether it’s providing hands-on learning experiences Re-Scheduled (HCR) in his pharmacy, teaching classes, or even providing ProductsReturn Update housing for rotation students, Peter’s passion for cultivating the next generation of community 3 .......The BRAND Slam pharmacists is inspiring. I join the rest of the NCPA 3 .......GENERICALLY Speaking Foundation’s Board of Directors in congratulating 3 .......Sports Merchandise Peter on this honor and thanking him for his efforts to preserve the future of community pharmacy.” 4 .......Shannon Says! 4 .......Kellie’s Korner Kreckel developed a rural pharmacy rotation at Thompson Pharmacy when he arrived in 2008, Insert: and, since that time, has served as a preceptor for 32 pharmacy students. Recognizing that a lack of • Drug Recalls affordable or available housing can pose a challenge for rotation students, he and his wife house • Flu Shot Promotional Items pharmacy rotation students at their home free of charge. Kreckel believes in a “hands-on” approach • Qsymia Offering to teaching, and the students he precepts conduct supervised face-to-face consultations with patients • Star Ratings - Influenza vs. as well as lecture, write articles, and attend tours with the pharmacy’s wholesaler, Value Drug. Cronic Medication Patients Kreckel has taught pharmacology in the physician assistant science program at St. Francis University • 2015 Physicians Desk Reference since 2005. He also gives lectures for FreeCE.com, where he covers a wide range of retail pharmacist- centered topics such as HIV/AIDS and vitamins. He spends one morning a week working at the Partnering for Health Clinic for Dr. Zane Gates, who created an insurance-free office staffed with a clinical pharmacist to provide evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing. Before arriving at Thompson Pharmacy, Kreckel spent 26 years working for local independent chain Kopp Drug. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

Hydrocodone Containing Re-Scheduled (HCR) Products Return Update Brenda McGee Private Label, Promotional & Import Buyer [email protected] Below is Value Drug’s published return policy for the 800-252-3786 ext.143 rescheduled HCP products. First and foremost, pharmacies NEW QC Item! can continue to dispense C-III labeled HCR product that you have in stock. It is not necessary at this point to return this inventory. Value Drug Company will be limited by DOE 128768 QC CRACKED HEEL BALM 2OZ manufacturers in our ability to return these products under cost 4.00 retail 7.99 the manufaturer’s normal return policy. If you do in fact wish to return any C-III labeled HCR products follow the below procedure: • Pharmacy must request a DEA Form 222 through the normal returns process in the Hub • Requests must be for full bottles only that have at least 6 months remaining to expiration (normal restocking rules apply.) • Request MUST be transmitted no later than 11/01/2014 (November 1, 2014.) • Once the DEA Form 222 is received, product MUST be shipped to Value Drug Company within 5 business days, no exceptions. Limited Quantities Please note the following policies: 118401 GS COUGH DROP CHERRY BAG 30 • No requests for returns of C-III labeled HCR products will be accepted by Value Drug Company after cost 0.28 retail 1.19 November 1, 2014. 118405 GS COUGH DROP SF BLK CHERRY BAG 25 • If C-III labeled HCR product is received at Value Drug cost 0.32 retail 1.49 Company after the cut-off, the product will be shipped back to the pharmacy and no credit will be issued. 120350 GS TUSSIN CF 8OZ • Following the normal return procedure, C-III labeled cost 0.83 retail 7.29 HCR product that goes out-of-date, may be returned to Order on ValueDrugHub! Inmar for credit based on the manufacturer’s return policy. • C-II labeled HCR products are not affected by this return restriction and may be returned to Value Drug Company for restocking (and credit) following the normal returns process. Please be reminded, you can dispense C-III labeled HCR product that you have in stock. It is not necessary at this point to return this inventory to Value Drug Company. For more information please contact: Customer Service at (800) 252-3786. 129420 129418 129414 129420 DISNEY FROZEN ROLLING ART DESK cost 9.59 retail 14.99 129418 DISNEY FROZEN STICKER PLAYSET cost 6.66 retail 9.99 129414 DISNEY FROZEN FUN ON THE GO cost 2.77 retail 4.49 Order on ValueDrugHub!

Michael Aiken Brand Rx Buyer Tom Donahue Generic Rx Buyer [email protected] [email protected] 800-252-3786 ext.166 800-252-3786 ext.136 PRODUCT DEALS OXYCODONE ER Compare to OXYCONTIN® Recent patent settlements between Purdue Pharma L.P. and certain generic manufacturers have resulted in limited amounts of generic OxyContin® (oxycodone hydrochloride extended-release tablets) becoming available on the market during the coming months. Due to BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. (BDSI) is pleased to announce these settlements, there will be a limited amount of generic oxycodone extended-release available in the market from multiple suppliers in the launch of its newest product BUNAVAIL™ (buprenorphine and the future. naloxone) buccal film (CIII) for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence. BUNAVAIL is the first and only FDA-Approved buccal The supply will be limited and likely sporadic and may not be film formulation of buprenorphine and naloxone to compete in the available to all wholesalers. $1.7 billion and growing U.S. opioid dependence market. Generic oxycodone extended-release will not be available in the BUNAVAIL™ will be available in three strengths at launch: following strengths: 15 mg, 30 mg, and 60 mg tablets. BUNAVAIL FILM 2.1/.3MG 30 (DOE 129267), BUNAVAIL At this time, Purdue will be manufacturing the product for the generic FILM 4.2/.7MG 30 (DOE 129269), and BUNAVAIL FILM companies; it will be considered as an authorized generic. 6.3/1MG 30 (DOE 129271). Value Drug and BDSI are excited to offer you, our valued customer a retail pharmacy stocking allowance on BUNAVAIL™ 4.2/0.7 mg (4.2 mg buprenorphine/0.7 mg naloxone) ONLY. The following stocking incentive rebate is available now extended through November 1, 2014. Receive a rebate of $31.68/carton* [two (2) carton maximum] for stocking BUNAVAIL FILM 4.2/.7MG 30 (DOE 129269) PLUS receive an extra 30 days dating. Place Your Order ONLINE at ValueDrugHub PROMOTIONS. NOW IN STOCK: 7.5mcg/hour Dosage Strength Value Drug and Purdue Pharma L.P. are excited to offer you, our valued customer, the following stocking incentive rebate on the new Butrans dosage strength now through November 13, 2014. Receive a $24 rebate per carton of Butrans® 7.5mcg/hr Go to ValueDrugHub (DOE 128566), maximum of two (2) cartons* PLUS receive an extra 30 days dating. Promotions Tab! Place Your Order ONLINE at ValueDrugHub PROMOTIONS.

Quote of the week Never under esimate the power of a smile! Jim Shannon Pharmacy Design & Layout Consultant [email protected] 800-252-3786 ext.142 We all know that a sickness can spread like a wild fire. But did happiness with three other people… who contact three more… you also know that happiness can too? etc… before long, you have started a forest fire of happiness. Your days may seem bogged down with so many sick customers Now… consider that power you have and remember this spreading viruses that it’s difficult to see yourself also having so can turn negative in the exact same way. So be nice, be much opportunity to spread happiness at the same time. compassionate, be kind, and be out there… spreading a Good Virus. Consider this: If you were to be nice in any one given day to just three people…they leave your store happy and travel three different directions… come in contact and spread their Let’s have fun today! Opportunity Is Knockin’! Kellie Ianuzzi Health & Beauty Care Manager [email protected] 800-252-3786 ext.125 Looking for a great cost saving opportunity to offer to Your Pharmacy 111333 - KISS DESIGNER EMERY BOARD… Customer? Take a look at these 24pc Advil Displays that are Bonus had to show you this…you can’t pass up the price! Sizes, for the same cost, as the 24 and 50 count caplets and tablets. In stock and ready to order…. Here are a few great impulse items to place at your register and 129214 - ADVIL TAB/CAP 24+12 BONUS DISP 24PC pharmacy counter to add-on to those sales….. 129216 - ADVIL TAB/CAP 50+25 BONUS DISP 24PC 115213 - EMERGEN-C SUPER ORANGE FISHBOWL 60PC 115211 - CHAPSTICK REG/CHERRY MINI COUNTER 48PC Or how about an endcap set up with these household items that are 896118 - CARMEX SKIN LOT FISHBOWL DISP 48PC priced to compete with “Big Box”… 658427 - TIDE DETERGENT LIQ HE 2X 50OZ 6CS Looking for a few items for those Halloween Party Goers? Check out 750398 - TIDE DTRG LIQ 2X REG 50OZ 6CS the Splat Hair Chalk, Splat Hair Color and Splat Washable Hair Color 122451 - TIDE LIQ 2X ORIG W/BLECH 24LOAD 46OZ 6CS that are brand new items…now in stock on ValueDrugHub. Perfect 122453 - TIDE LIQ 2X FREE&GENTLE 50OZ 32LOAD 6CS for a quick pick-up to go to a party or even to show team spirit for your 122223 - BOUNTY NAPKIN WHT 100 20CS favorite sporting team!!! 122462 - CHARMIN BASIC BATH TIS 4ROLL/264SHT 10CS Just a reminder that GlaxoSmithKline is having trouble with their It’s the perfect time of year to offer nail items for the ladies to attend supply of many major brands. If you are seeking out certain Poligrip those holiday parties looking their best. How about these press-on and Super Poligrip items and see that they have been long out of stock, nails from Kiss for just 56 cents each…yes, you read that right!!!! consider substituting Fixodent items in their place. Additionally for 111327 - KISS CATWALK NAILS SCENE SPANISH certain TUMS items, replace them with ROLAIDS items that have 111311 - KISS EVRLAST FRENCH NAIL KIT BRIDE matching SKUs. 111309 - KISS EVRLAST FRENCH TOENAIL KIT TIMITLS Happy Selling! 111325 - KISS EVRLAST NAIL KIT BOUQUET MED LNGTH 111305 - KISS EVRLST FRENCH NAIL KIT MOH MED LNTH 111323 - KISS LUXURY NAIL KIT PINK LUX SPANISH 111329 - KISS MIX/MTCH NAIL FICKLE MNCRS MED LNGH

FLU SHOT STILL SOME PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE 3.625” x 8.5” BASE bag stuffer ADDITIONAL (2 sided) PACKET ITEMS 12” x 4.5” window cling 3” button 3’ x 4’ mat 24” x 18” 3” x 1.625” lawn sign 8’ x 3’ outdoor banner sticker Base Immunization Packet Description ........................................................................................................................Cost Quantity FLU SHOT window cling 12” x 4.5” (2 qty) ................................................................$ 10.00 FLU SHOT bag stuffer 3.625” x 8.5” (1 pack of 100) ...................................................$ 8.00 FLU SHOT outdoor banner 8’ x 3’ (1 qty) ...................................................................$ 90.00 FLU SHOT buttons 3” (10 qty) .......................................................................................$ 8.00 FLU SHOT stickers 3” x 1.625” (1 roll of 100) ...........................................................$ 12.00 ......................................................................................................................................$ 128.00 ________ Items Available Separately Description ........................................................................................................................Cost Quantity FLU SHOT lawn sign 24” x 18” (1 qty with stand) ......................................................$ 20.00 ________ FLU SHOT lobby mat 3’ x 4’ (1 qty) .............................................................................$ 99.00 ________ FLU SHOT window cling 12” x 4.5” (2 qty) .................................................................$10.00 ________ FLU SHOT bag stuffer 3.625” x 8.5” (1 pack of 100) ...................................................$ 8.00 ________ FLU SHOT outdoor banner 8’ x 3’ (1 qty) ...................................................................$ 90.00 ________ FLU SHOT buttons 3” (10 qty) .......................................................................................$ 8.00 ________ FLU SHOT stickers 3” x 1.625” (1 roll of 100) ...........................................................$ 12.00 ________ Go on ValueDrugHub.com for a downloadable postcard with word template. Please ill out & fax this order form to Value Drug Customer Service at (814) 944-9553. Orders will be delivered in approximately 2 weeks. For more information regarding this program please call: Michele McGinnis at 814-283-1263 STORE STAMP OFFICE USE: PROCESS PROMO

Value Drug is excited to now offer Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) capsules C-IV only available through certified pharmacies. Certified pharmacies must follow the requirements of the Qsymia REMS program. If you are not a Qsymia-certified pharmacy and wish to become Qsymia-certified and fulfill prescriptions, go to www.QsymiaREMS.com or call 1-855-302-6698 to get started. Value Drug is now offering: QSYMIA CAP 3.75MG/23MG 30 NDC 62541-0201-30 DOE 129277 QSYMIA CAP 7.5MG/46MG 30 NDC 62541-0202-30 DOE 129279 QSYMIA CAP 11.25MG/69MG 30 NDC 62541-0203-30 DOE 129281 QSYMIA CAP 15MG/92MG 30 NDC 62541-0204-30 DOE 129283 Qsymia is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of: • 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese) or • 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbidity such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia. Visit https://qsymia.com/hcp-money-saving-offers/ for two limited time money saving programs available to your patients. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Aiken, Category Manager, Brand Pharmaceuticals, [email protected], 800-252-3786 ext. 166, fax: 814-283-1241. 195 THEATER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 1027 • DUNCANSVILLE PA 16635

Star Ratings - Influenza vs. Chronic Medication Patients You may be wondering “What does Influenza have to do with Star Ratings”? Don’t worry, this is not a new measure that CMS is looking at, but influenza can impact the medical condition of your patients that are being measured. It’s not possible to predict what this flu season will be like since it is unpredictable in a number of ways. While flu spreads every year, the timing, severity, and length of the season usually varies from one season to another. The “Flu Season” typically peaks during the winter, but the season actually begins in October as the weather begins to get cooler and can last until May. There are many reasons why the flu season can become very serious, some are virus related and some are behavior related. Virus related:  The virus seems to thrive when absolute humidity is low, a common condition in fall and winter weather  People are contagious up to 36 hours before symptoms are present  The virus is airborne and can live on surfaces from seconds to 48 hours  People can still spread the virus up to 5 days after symptoms are gone Behavior related:  During the winter, we spend more time indoors….sneezing and coughing on each other  Large and frequent gatherings during the holidays  Shorter days and longer nights result in less exposure to natural vitamin D or melatonin  Poor hygiene habits such as inadequate hand washing or touching nose  Don’t rush back to work, take the necessary time to get healthy and not help the illness progress to pneumonia or worse… What about the “Flu Shot”? Recommend flu shots to your customers who are getting medications for chronic illnesses when appropriate. If you are authorized to administer vaccines, advertise that you are. Flu vaccines are available in different forms and combinations and are still your best defense against the flu. Remember, flu viruses are constantly changing so it's not unusual for new flu viruses to appear each year. Flu vaccines are designed to protect against the main flu viruses that research suggests will be the most common during the upcoming season. Three strains of flu viruses commonly circulate among people today: Influenza A (H1N1) viruses, Influenza A (H3N2) viruses, and Influenza B viruses. All 2014-2015 trivalent influenza vaccine is made to protect against the following three viruses:  an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus  an A/Texas/50/2012 (H3N2)-like virus  a B/Massachusetts/2/2012-like virus. 195 THEATER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 1027 • DUNCANSVILLE PA 16635

Some 2014-2015 flu vaccine also protects against an additional B virus (B/Brisbane/60/2008- like virus). Vaccines that give protection against this forth virus are called quadrivalent vaccines. According to the CDC, the flu also can worsen chronic health problems such as Diabetes, COPD and Asthma. Customers are more likely to get flu-related complications if they have one or more of the following medical conditions:  Asthma  Chronic lung disease such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] and Cystic Fibrosis  Heart disease such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease  Blood disorders such as sickle cell disease  Endocrine disorders (such as diabetes mellitus)  Kidney disorders  Liver disorders  Metabolic disorders (such as inherited metabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders)  Weakened immune system due to disease or medication (such as people with HIV or AIDS or cancer, or those on chronic steroids)  People younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy  People who are morbidly obese Body Mass Index, or BMI of 40 or greater) Are you prepared to consult clinically with your customers and patients when the time comes? Do you stock a good multivitamin? Do you have OTC products in stock that are indicated for patients with Diabetes? Do your pharmacists engage customers who are browsing the cold/allergy aisles? Are your employees working the front of the store trained how to recognize patients needing product suggestions and to refer them to a pharmacist for consultation? During flu season, don’t forget to increase your stock of OTC products, nutritional supplements and sports drinks to replenish vital nutrients for those who are having side effects of the flu. Your customers will appreciate a well-stocked pharmacy for one stop shopping. As a reminder, help protect your staff from getting sick when assisting sick customers. Encourage your staff to wash their hands more frequently and provide an alcohol based hand sanitizer at convenient locations with tissues. Although flu is a killer all by itself, the impact it may have on existing conditions makes it even more dangerous and a factor that may reflect in Star Ratings metrics affecting your pharmacy’s overall scores. 195 THEATER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 1027 • DUNCANSVILLE PA 16635

2015 Physician’s Desk Reference Information is the Vital Link! ... Keeping yourself and your customers informed is key when it comes to succeeding in the pharmaceutical industry. Keeping your reference library up-to-date with the latest information is important to the safety and well-being of your customers. The “2015 Physician’s Desk Reference” (PDR) can give you the knowledge that you need to ensure proper pharmaceutical care. Don’t Delay, Order Your PDR Today Quantity DOE# Description Unit Cost __________ 666289 2015 Physician’s Desk Reference ................................................................70.59 Cost Includes Value Drug’s Mark-Up! Approximate Ship Date: January 2015 ITEM NOT STOCKED ... Prebook Your Order on ValueDrugHub or Return this form via FAX (814-944-3146 or 814-944-9553) or mail (195 Theater Drive, Duncansville, PA 16635) to Walt Kennedy at Value Drug by Sunday, November 16, 2014. OFFICE USE: PROCESS AD-PROMO STORE STAMP

A Weekly Customer Update from Value Drug Company 195 THEATER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 1027 • DUNCANSVILLE PA 16635