Ezy Dose® Push Button AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer with open compartment

Apothecary Products© Pill Organizers Endorsed by Arthritis Foundation®

Ezy Dose® pill organizers from Apothecary Products awarded “Ease of Use” certification

BURNSVILLE, MINN. – The only pill organizers endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation® come from Apothecary Products, a global leader in consumer wellness products.

The Ezy Dose® push button line, including the Push Button AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer, has been certified by the Arthritis Foundation as an Ease of Use product. The Arthritis Foundation states that, “Ease of Use products have been specifically designed and certified to make tasks easier for people who live in pain.” Products such as the Ezy Dose push button pill organizers remove some of the burden of accomplishing everyday tasks for those suffering any level of arthritis pain.

Person filling Ezy Dose® Push Button Pill Planner

“Our purpose is to help consumers improve their health and wellness, and we are committed to designing products that do that,” said Marketing Director Dan Flygare. “A push button on a pill organizer is a simple but highly effective way to help make an everyday task a little easier.”

Ezy Dose Push Button Pill Organizers were designed by pharmacists and feature large, strain-free push buttons that pop open each compartment, removing the burden on fingers or hands caused by pinching or pulling. The push button grants easy access to the pill organizer, allowing even those with arthritis pain or dexterity concerns to organize their daily medications to prevent confusion and aid in sticking to a correct and consistent medication plan.

In addition to the Push Button AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer, other Ezy Dose pill planners that fall under the Ease of Use certification include:

“Pill organizers make it easier to keep track of which medications you’ve already taken,” said Senior Marketing Manager Jennifer Kallemeyn. “This is especially important when you have multiple medications to take in a day, take different medications on different schedules, or need to take certain medications at specific times. It can be a lot to remember, but a pill planner can help keep things organized.”

The Ease of Use program uses independent testers to ensure products that earn this endorsement make everyday tasks easier for those living with arthritis. Arthritis affects 54 million adults and 300,000 children in the U.S., making it the number one cause of disability in the country. As such, products that earn the Ease of Use label are making everyday tasks easier for a large portion of the population.

“Apothecary Products is proud to be a part of the solution,” Flygare said.

About Apothecary Products:
Founded in 1975, Apothecary Products is a global leader in consumer wellness products. Apothecary Products brands help consumers improve their health and wellness and support pharmacists and the patients they serve with innovative pharmacy products. Apothecary Products’ retail brands, Ezy Dose®, Flents®, Protechs® and Wipe ‘N Clear® are market leaders in medication management, pharmacy supply and eye, ear and injury care. Apothecary Products is a worldwide partner with the majority of US retailers (food, drug, mass, club), independent pharmacies and drug wholesalers and has an international presence in over 80 countries. Acquired by Norwest Equity Partners in 2014, Apothecary Products is poised to grow its leadership position by offering the best in branded consumer products and pharmacy supplies to all major classes of trade.

November 11, 2021 /  
Bobbi Doyle, Director, Global Planning and Customer Operations

Meritorious Service and Achievement Award – October 2021

On October 21st during a virtual All Team Meeting, Apothecary Products, LLC (APL) President + CEO, Nathan Hanson, awarded Bobbi Doyle, Director, Global Planning and Customer Operations, with the Meritorious Service and Achievement Award. This is the highest honor awarded at APL and recognizes individuals for meritorious service and achievement in furthering and supporting APL’s vision, mission, Board, Executive Leadership, and APL team members as a whole. Recipients receive a framed embossed certificate of merit and a monetary award.

Bobbi distinguished herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and devotion to all team members of Apothecary Products and the customers it serves during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent global supply chain crisis. Her supreme knowledge coupled with her unwavering dedication to APL, while working many long hours, was instrumental in APL not only retaining but gaining business with key customers during 2021. Through her actions Bobbi reflects great credit upon herself and Apothecary Products.

October 21, 2021 /  
Woman wearing Bamboobies everyday bra in black

Bamboobies Introduces First Non-Nursing Bra

Woman wearing Bamboobies everyday bra in dove grayBamboobies now offers a no-clip everyday bra for ultimate comfort well into your motherhood journey.

BURNSVILLE, MINN. – Bamboobies, the consumer brand known for supporting expecting and new mothers, is extending its reach with a new product: the no-clip everyday bra. It’s the brand’s first non-nursing bra.

“Bamboobies supports mothers with nursing-friendly apparel, other pregnancy and postpartum essentials, real-life advice and a welcoming community to help moms feel confident throughout the motherhood journey,” said Julia Augdahl, SVP Marketing. “So, an incredibly comfortable bra that that can be enjoyed throughout motherhood was a natural expansion for us.”

Bamboobies apparel has a strong reputation for being soft, comfortable, and well-crafted while focusing on renewable resources and natural or organic ingredients. The new everyday bra provides the same comfort moms love for nursing, now with more support to take them through the ups and downs of parenting – well beyond the infant stage.

“I love how soft Bamboobies bras are,” said one Bamboobies mom. “I actually kept wearing my nursing bras for a while after I was done breastfeeding. Now I can just wear the everyday bra!”

The new bra is crafted using the same super-soft fabric made from renewable bamboo as other Bamboobies bras and stretches to move – making it convenient for everything from chasing around toddlers to cheering on children at their many sporting events. The seamless, wire-free design promises all-day comfort, and the scoop neck design and convertible straps – adjusting easily from traditional to racerback styles – make it completely versatile.

“It’s great to have such a supportive post-breastfeeding bra without the clips,” said another Bamboobies mom. “Once you’ve nursed a baby, you can’t just go back to a regular bra with lackluster support, but comfort is also so important. The Bamboobies everyday bra solves for both.”

Additional features of the new bra include removable pads for customizable fit and comfort, a thick ribbed band with hook and eye closure for increased support, and inclusive XS-XXL sizing. The bra is easily maintained by machine or hand washing with warm water and drying with low heat or allowing to air dry. The everyday bra comes in jet black and wild dove (grey). All fixtures are dyed to match the fabric.

Additional Specs:

  • Fiber content: 75% bamboo viscose, 20% polyamide, 5% elastane
  • Strap content: 70% polyamide, 30% elastic
  • Strap width: 1.5 cm
  • Elastic around neckline and armholes (78% polyamide, 22% elastane)
  • Foam bra cup insert width: 1.6 cm
  • Foam bra cup insert content: 100% polyester lining, 100% polyurethane foam
  • Hook and eye clasps contain 4 rows of 3 eyes

Beyond apparel, Bamboobies products include nursing pads, balms and creams, specialized drink mixes to ease morning sickness, increase energy, or boost lactation supply, and diaper rash solutions for baby. The brand further supports expecting and new mothers through real-life advice and a welcoming community to empower moms to feel confident throughout the motherhood experience.

About Bamboobies: 
Created by a real-life mom who was frustrated at the lack of reusable and comfortable nursing pads, Bamboobies combines smart design and baby-and-mom-friendly components to provide worry-free, effective products that support and empower every mom at every stage of her motherhood journey. From our materials to our ingredients, our products are thoughtfully crafted to look great, feel good, and work well.

October 14, 2021 /  
three women of different sizes in Bamboobies apparel

Bamboobies Introduces Extended Sizes for Apparel

Three popular Bamboobies products will now range from XS to XXL

BURNSVILLE, MINN. – Bamboobies, the consumer brand dedicated to empowering moms from the first moment they consider motherhood, through pregnancy, and after baby arrives, is delivering on that promise by expanding its size range for three popular products. The yoga nursing bra, seamless nursing tank, and super strappy nursing bra are now available in sizes XS to XXL.

“I’ve always admired the softness of Bamboobies products, and now I’ll be able to wear a size that fits more comfortably,” one Bamboobies mom said.

Bamboobies apparel is carefully crafted for the ultimate in comfort while focusing on renewable resources and natural or organic ingredients. It’s a balance of comfort, durability, and sustainability that doesn’t require sacrifices – motherhood already has enough of that.

“When you’re in the midst of pregnancy or the postpartum period, when there are so many decisions to make and things to think about, it’s reassuring to have a brand like Bamboobies that you trust to provide quality and support,” said another Bamboobies mom. “Their dedication to inclusivity and the reality of motherhood is what really sets Bamboobies apart.”

The three products to spearhead expanded sizes have gained popularity for their unique features:

woman wearing Bamboobies' yoga nursing bra in hibiscus pink

The bestselling yoga nursing bra in signature hibiscus pink.

The yoga nursing bra is a longtime staple in the Bamboobies wardrobe and a favorite of Bamboobies mamas. It features an adjustable and stylish keyhole back, nursing clips with drop-down cups, and the same ultra-soft rayon construction, made from bamboo fabric, as most Bamboobies products.

Specs:

  • Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
  • Color options: Hibiscus, Jet Black, Lunar Grey
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
  • Clasp: Hook & eye with four rows of three eyes
  • Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
  • Foam bra cup inserts: 100% polyester lining; 100% polyurethane foam
Bamboobies super strappy nursing bra bra available in extended sizes

The stylish super strappy nursing bra now comes in sizes XS-XXL.

The super strappy nursing bra has a strap style that’s both fashionable and functional, offering extra support across the upper back with a fun design. The easy nursing clips and drop-down cups allow for easy access to breastfeeding, and the stretchy fabric maintains its shape as it grows with a mother’s changing body throughout pregnancy and adjusts with milk supply and other postpartum factors.

Specs:

  • Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
  • Color options: Pink, Jet Black
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
  • Clasp: Hook & eye with four rows of three eyes
  • Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
  • Foam bra cup inserts: 100% polyester lining; 100% polyurethane foam
woman wearing Bamboobies' seamless nursing tank in gray

Bamboobies’ seamless nursing tank now comes in extended sizes

The seamless nursing tank offers a seamless, wire-free design that provides light support for nursing mothers or even throughout pregnancy. The tank is long and stretchy, and forgiving of a mother’s changing body while providing comfort and coverage. It’s versatile as a layering piece and has nursing clasps and drop-down cups for easy access breastfeeding.

Specs:

  • Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
  • Color options: Pirate Black, Titanium
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
  • Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
  • Improved bra shoulder straps

“These products have successfully seen numerous women through their pregnancies and ‘fourth trimesters’ – the first three months of the postpartum period,” said Julia Augdahl . “We wanted to ensure everyone can benefit from the comfort and softness of a Bamboobies nursing bra. After all, breastfeeding in comfort should be universal.” Bamboobies plans to introduce expanded sizes to other product lines in the near future.

Beyond apparel, Bamboobies products include nursing pads, balms and creams, specialized drink mixes to ease morning sickness, increase energy, or boost lactation supply, and diaper rash solutions for baby. The brand further supports expecting and new mothers through real-life advice and a welcoming community to empower moms to feel confident throughout the motherhood experience.

About Bamboobies:
Created by a real-life mom who was frustrated at the lack of reusable and comfortable nursing pads, Bamboobies combines smart design and baby-and-mom-friendly components to provide worry-free, effective products that support and empower every mom at every stage of her motherhood journey. From our materials to our ingredients, our products are thoughtfully crafted to look great, feel good, and work well.

October 1, 2021 /  
continuing education

Apothecary Products Continuous Giving Scholarship Recipients Named

Apothecary Products is thrilled to share Ben Hunsader and Leann Luong have been named 2021 recipients of its $2500 scholarship program, a scholarship awarded based on students who show exemplary community stewardship.

Ben, son of Nikki Hunsader, Manager Global Planning, is a second year student at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities pursuing a Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Major. Ben is actively involved in two community organizations:

  • Camp Kesem, a nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders that support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer
  • Wildlife Science Center, provide kids of all ages an opportunity to attain exposure to wild animals and conservation

Leann, daughter of Jack Luong, Senior Warehouse Specialist, is a third year student at the University of Minnesota  – Twin Cities pursuing a Biology major. Leann is active in three community organizations:

  • College of Biological Sciences Dean Scholar, a program dedicated to helping student be active citizens and change makers
  • A volunteer student aid at Hidden Valley Elementary School and Harriet Bishop Elementary School, supporting student learning

 

We wish Ben, Leann and all the applicants success in their academic endeavors and thank all applicants for their role in building a better community.

September 13, 2021 /  
July 2021 nominees and nathan

July 2021 One APL Award

This July at a virtual All-Team Meeting, Apothecary Products (APL) awarded Jennifer Kallemeyn, Senior Marketing Manager, with its most distinguished peer-to-peer recognition program, the One APL Award!

This program is among several at APL celebrating our collaborative, high-performing work culture. Team Members nominate their peers for the award quarterly with a cross-functional committee selecting the recipient(s). The award honors and rewards outstanding Team Members who show exemplary individual action and go above and beyond to deliver on behalf of the entire team. Recipients receive front row parking, invitation to an annual recognition event, a framed certificate, trophy and bragging rights.

Congratulations to Jennifer and the July 2021 nominees; Traci Heaton, Ecommerce Marketplaces Lead and Dan Flygare, Marketing Director! Thank you for your contributions to APL!

Pictured from left to right: Nathan Hanson (President + CEO), Traci Heaton, Jennifer Kallemeyn, Dan Flygare

September 9, 2021 /  
continuing education

Apothecary Products Continuous Giving Scholarship Application 2021

Deadline September 1, 2021

We are proud to announce we will be offering 2 qualified recipients the opportunity to receive a $2500 scholarship to support plans to continue their education beyond high school. The scholarship will be awarded based on students who shows exemplary community stewardship.

Relatives of Apothecary Products team members are strongly encouraged to apply. Students pursuing advanced education in manufacturing, business disciplines or related are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selection of the recipient will be conducted through an anonymous review of applications by a committee composed of Apothecary Products employees. All information submitted will be held in strict confidence. Applicants will be notified in writing whether or not awarded the scholarship by September 15th. A check will be made payable directly to the student after one semester has been completed with transcript support. The student is responsible for all applicable taxes.

Interested applicants should submit an essay not to exceed 2 pages double spaced on the topic:

Describe your involvement in activities supporting your community and its impact on you and the community(s) in which you have served.

In addition, applicants should include a cover letter with following required information:

  • Legal and preferred name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Daytime phone number
  • Name and relationship to relative at Apothecary Products, if applicable
  • The name of post-secondary education and/or career training institution, including specifics on program such as degree or program focus
  • Status within the program (i.e. first year student, returning student, etc.)
  • Graduation date, or anticipated

The essay and requested information should be emailed to hr@apothecaryproducts.com before September 1st.

July 14, 2021 /  
Meritorious Service Award 2021

Meritorious Service and Achievement Award – June 2021

On June 14th, Apothecary Products, LLC (APL) President + CEO, Nathan Hanson, awarded Anita Craft, Production Cell Coordinator, with the Meritorious Service and Achievement Award. This is the highest honor awarded at APL and recognizes individuals for meritorious service and achievement in furthering and supporting APL’s vision, mission, Board, Executive Leadership, and APL team members as a whole. Recipients receive a framed embossed certificate of merit and a monetary award.

Anita distinguished herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and selfless devotion to all APL team members during the extended absence of her direct supervisor and while the Production Team was facing an extremely challenging work period amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Anita’s selfless initiative in volunteering to take on significantly greater responsibilities and workload allowed the Production Team to continue to meet customer expectations while also freeing other team members to be deployed in a modified split shift to support the critical Night Shift. Through her selfless commitment, tireless efforts, and technical expertise, APL was able to seamlessly meet production objectives with no visible disruption during a very difficult time. Through her actions, Anita reflects great credit upon herself and APL.

June 24, 2021 /  1
Employers of Excellence 2021 Photo

Apothecary Products, LLC Named Employer of Excellence (2021)

Apothecary Products, LLC Named Employer of Excellence

10 winners from Dakota and Scott counties

Apothecary Products, LLC, Burnsville  was named as one of the area’s Employers of Excellence on May 13th.  The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board recognized 10 area organizations as Employers of Excellence for their employee retention, compensation and training practices. The Workforce Development Board wanted to recognize some of the best employers in Dakota and Scott counties and provide vital information to companies about the practices they use to attract and retain employees.

Each participant completed a 40-question survey that allowed their employment practices to be analyzed by a consulting firm. Every organization participating in the survey received a 20-page report detailing the information on their company and the results of the survey. Employers were evaluated on numerous metrics.

Program  sponsors included Dakota County Community Development Agency, Scott County Community Development Agency, Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College.

Innovative practices included:

  • Annual education on key principles of the critical role diversity and inclusion play in a positive work culture.
  • Educate hiring managers on conscious and unconscious bias in the hiring process.
  • Implemented a 2nd shift in 6 days to create better social distancing of the team.

The complete list of Employers of Excellence includes:

Small Employer (Under 50 Employees)
– Bankers Equipment Service, Burnsville
– Diedrich RPM, Burnsville
– Midwest Industrial Coatings, Shakopee
– New Market Bank, Lakeville

Mid-Size Employer (50-200 employees)
– Apothecary Products, LLC, Burnsville
– Carlson Capital Management, Hastings
– Dakota Electric Association, Farmington
– Hydra-Flex, Inc., Savage

Large Employer (Over 200 employees)
– Entrust, Shakopee
– Prime Therapeutics, Eagan

 

Pictured above is (left) Kristine Clausen, Vice President of Human Resources for the company and Skip Nienhaus, Employer of Excellence committee member.

May 18, 2021 /  
One APL Award

December 2020 One APL Award

This month at a virtual Town Hall Meeting, Apothecary Products (APL) recognized seven Team Members for our most distinguished peer-to-peer recognition program extended at APL, The One APL Award.

Dennis Young, Accounting Manager, was recognized for his outstanding leadership in the implementation of a new sales tax implementation. Denny is a long-tenured APL Team Member, and we are grateful to have him on the team.

APL also recognized a team for their tremendous leadership in the success of a CVS Covid-19 Kit project which resulted in the greatest sales revenue lift in APL history! This group consisted of six Team Members including: Betsy Brown, Manager Strategic Sourcing; Bobbi Doyle, Director Global Planning + Customer Operations; Jeff Adams, VP Strategic Sourcing; Jeff Hollaway, VP National Accounts and Melissa Rowland, Sr. Marketing Manager.

The One APL Award was established in 2018 and honors outstanding Team Members who demonstrate a sense of team, selflessly putting APL first to deliver on behalf of the entire team. Team Members nominate their peers for this program quarterly with a cross-functional committee selecting the recipient(s). This program is among several at APL celebrating our collaborative, high-performing work culture.

December 15, 2020 /