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Homeopathics, Supplements, OTC Medicines Overlap In Pharmacists’ ‘Over-The-Counter’ Survey
Results of U.S. News & World Report’s first “Best OTC Medicine & Health Products” survey include homeopathic formulations, supplements and non-drug topicals in same categories of indications with nonprescription pharmaceuticals.
People On The Move: Appointments At AESGP, Alliance Pharma, FSE, Venture Life
A round-up of the latest appointments in Europe's consumer health industry: AESGP names Haleon's Workman as president; Alliance Pharma shareholders re-elect board; Food Supplements Europe re-elects Stada's Šímová as chair; and Venture Life announces departure of co-Founder and CCO Daly.
Health And Wellness Weekly Trademarks Review: 23 May
Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office and are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.
Longer Exclusivity Periods For EU Centralized Rx-To-OTC Switches? Commission Says No
One way to revitalize interest in the EU's centralized switch procedure would be to introduce longer data exclusivity periods or market exclusivity for successful applicants, concluded an AESGP expert switch panel presenting at the association's 59th Annual Meeting in Paris, France. However, a European Commission representative told another panel that this was not under consideration as part of the EU pharmaceutical legislation revision.
Pending Decision On First US OTC Birth Control Shines Spotlight On Self-Report Study Data
Approval likely would account for all weight on scale of FDA decision if not for self-report element in design of HRA Pharma’s actual use study for OTC switch of 0.075-mg norgestrel branded Opill. HRA’s sNDA offers lesson for using electronic diary apps in self-report studies.
AESGP Annual Meeting: OTC Antifungals, Antivirals Could Become Rx In EU
The European Commission shocked participants at this year's AESGP Annual Meeting by warning that OTC antifungals, like treatments for athlete’s foot, and OTC antivirals, like cold sore creams, could soon become prescription-only within the region, under proposed revisions to the EU pharma legislation. There is hope, however. The proposals are still open to feedback from industry, the AESGP points out, and even if this proposal becomes law, member states can waive this prescription requirement under certain conditions.
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E.l.f. Facing Off Against Beauty Giants: Third Among Mass Market Brands As Sales Jump 78%
E.l.f. cosmetics climbed to No. 3 brand in US mass market cosmetics, up two slots from a year ago as it surpassed Revlon and CoverGirl. In its recent sales and earnings presentation, it announced sales in its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter jumped 78%.
Homeopathics, Supplements, OTC Medicines Overlap In Pharmacists’ ‘Over-The-Counter’ Survey
Results of U.S. News & World Report’s first “Best OTC Medicine & Health Products” survey include homeopathic formulations, supplements and non-drug topicals in same categories of indications with nonprescription pharmaceuticals.
Cosmetics Industry’s Preservatives Crisis Grows More Dire Under New Washington State Law
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed into law HB 1047 on 15 May, implementing the most aggressive cosmetics ingredient ban in the country. The Personal Care Products Council and Independent Beauty Association are concerned about a lack of alternative preservatives to replace targeted formaldehyde-releasing substances effectively and affordably and the law’s inconsistency with FDA over lead levels, among other impacts.
Cosmetic And Personal Care Weekly Trademarks Review: 23 May
Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.
Perfect Corp. Highlights Results Of AR-Based Nail Color Sampling At Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen has seen a 300% increase in shades viewed on its website, and a 120% increase in intent to buy, since it introduced Perfect Corp.’s AR-based virtual try-on tool, the beauty tech firm says. French nail-color specialist Manicurist is the latest to partner with Perfect for its Green Flash brand.
House Appropriations Subcommittee Proposes FDA FY2024 Budget $662M Short Of Request
Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Subcommittee marked up its FY2024 bill on 18 May, proposing $6.579bn for FDA. Total is up from current budget of $6.562bn, but Biden administration proposed $7.2bn for FY2024.
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Stada’s Natures Aid Expands UK Children’s Wellness Lines
Stada Arzneimittel’s UK dietary supplement subsidiary Natures Aid is expanding its Mini Drops and Super Stars children’s wellness brands with new products.
Homeopathics, Supplements, OTC Medicines Overlap In Pharmacists’ ‘Over-The-Counter’ Survey
Results of U.S. News & World Report’s first “Best OTC Medicine & Health Products” survey include homeopathic formulations, supplements and non-drug topicals in same categories of indications with nonprescription pharmaceuticals.
People On The Move: Appointments At AESGP, Alliance Pharma, FSE, Venture Life
A round-up of the latest appointments in Europe's consumer health industry: AESGP names Haleon's Workman as president; Alliance Pharma shareholders re-elect board; Food Supplements Europe re-elects Stada's Šímová as chair; and Venture Life announces departure of co-Founder and CCO Daly.
Sweden Drops Plans For Max Levels In Supplements After Commission Consultation
Sweden will not introduce proposed limits for vitamin D and iodine in dietary supplements after the European Commission warned it would create a disproportionate barrier to trade with other EU member states.
Health And Wellness Weekly Trademarks Review: 23 May
Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office and are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.
NMN Supplement Firm Works On Disclosing Sales Relationships With Advertising Affiliates
Renue By Science agrees with National Advertising Division recommendations to “clearly and conspicuously disclose” material connections in online advertising by employees, nonprofits and others offering sales to its supplements containing nicotinamide mononucleotide, quercetin or resveratrol.
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Homeopathics, Supplements, OTC Medicines Overlap In Pharmacists’ ‘Over-The-Counter’ Survey
Results of U.S. News & World Report’s first “Best OTC Medicine & Health Products” survey include homeopathic formulations, supplements and non-drug topicals in same categories of indications with nonprescription pharmaceuticals.
Longer Exclusivity Periods For EU Centralized Rx-To-OTC Switches? Commission Says No
One way to revitalize interest in the EU's centralized switch procedure would be to introduce longer data exclusivity periods or market exclusivity for successful applicants, concluded an AESGP expert switch panel presenting at the association's 59th Annual Meeting in Paris, France. However, a European Commission representative told another panel that this was not under consideration as part of the EU pharmaceutical legislation revision.
AESGP Annual Meeting: OTC Antifungals, Antivirals Could Become Rx In EU
The European Commission shocked participants at this year's AESGP Annual Meeting by warning that OTC antifungals, like treatments for athlete’s foot, and OTC antivirals, like cold sore creams, could soon become prescription-only within the region, under proposed revisions to the EU pharma legislation. There is hope, however. The proposals are still open to feedback from industry, the AESGP points out, and even if this proposal becomes law, member states can waive this prescription requirement under certain conditions.
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