Educate GLP-1 patients, connect them with relevant OTC companion products, and boost OTC sales! 

As GLP-1 prescriptions continue to grow, our independent pharmacies have an opportunity to play a larger role in supporting patients who experience common side effects early in their treatment journey by implementing a coordinated retail strategy. Cencora has developed the GLP-1 toolkit, a set of simple, store-level resources designed to help pharmacies educate and support patients taking GLP-1 medications while driving incremental growth in relevant OTC companion categories. American Pharmacies is pleased to support promotion of this offering to its members.

• An overview of the toolkit and what is included.

• Turn GLP-1 patient needs into an easy-to-shop OTC destination with a suggested GLP-1 end cap.

• These companion categories align with common patient needs such as digestive comfort, hydration, nutrition, and essential supplies
• Ready to start shopping for your GLP-1 companion products? Start shopping today. 

How to implement in your store 

Choose the approach that works best for your pharmacy: 

• Use an end‑cap, shelf-talkers, or pharmacy counter cards to support GLP-1 patient needs Order now.
• Reinforce counseling through fill‑to‑refill conversations with the GLP-1 OTC conversation guide

Simple pharmacist conversation starters 

• “Have you been experiencing any symptoms related to your GLP-1 medication like nausea, constipation, or heartburn?” 
• “Many patients find supplements helpful to alleviate the symptoms. Would you like me to show you a few commonly used options?”  

Important patient reminders 

• Start with small, simple steps like hydration, nutrition, and digestion support 
• Encourage patients to contact their prescriber if side effects are severe, persistent, or worsening 
• OTC products are not one‑size‑fits‑all and must be evaluated for each patient 

Toolkit support 

This initiative is: 

• Endorsed by American Pharmacies 
• Supported by Cencora tools, product access, and insights 
• Designed to help pharmacies by connecting GLP-1 patients to companion product categories  

If you have additional questions about the GLP-1 toolkit, please review the frequently asked questions.

Only Good Neighbor Pharmacy members receive exclusive access to the end cap, premium marketing materials, and dedicated support from local marketing advisors, merchandisers, and business performance coaches. To learn more about Good Neighbor Pharmacy, click here.

We are excited to introduce these resources to help your independent pharmacy support GLP-1 patients through education, counseling, and implementing a simple in-store strategy. 

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