How is the US pharmacy retail model adapting?
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11 May 2023
How is the US pharmacy retail model adapting?

A new ‘holistic’ model of pharmacy is emerging, and pharmacists are playing a central role, stepping from behind the counter and back into community life. In an age of rapid digitization and rising costs, can the drugstore shake its tired image to make way for a new hybrid model of retail pharmacy?

Dr. Swathi Varanasi

Co-founder and chief scientific officer of award-winning clean wellness brand Element Apothec, Dr. Swathi Varanasi is an integrative pharmacist passionate about the intersection of wellness, innovation, and sustainability. Serving as adjunct faculty and a guest lecturer and speaker at universities and conference stages worldwide, her work has been published in several peer-reviewed academic journals as well as features in Well+Good, Entrepreneur, and Forbes among others. She was voted one of The 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy in 2023.

Saisangeeth Daswani

As a global strategy and innovation expert, Saisangeeth Daswani has extensive experience of the fashion, beauty, and personal care space. She has a unique blend of creative, analytical, and commercial expertise drawn from her time in international markets such as the UK, US, and APAC. She is a regular speaker at events and advises clients on how to stay ahead of consumer trends with strategic solutions.

Shabana Ebrahem

With over 15 years of experience mapping cultural shifts and trends, Shabana Ebrahem helps brands better contextualise contemporary lifestyle and wellbeing narratives. She's a trusted industry advisor, idea curator, practitioner, and educator, skilled in trend application, research, and cultural insight. Ebrahem has designed and led pivotal foresight and market intelligence projects for leading brands in the UK and globally across industries, including beauty, supplement health, consumer electronics, and retail – making her a go-to specialist for several leading companies.