No Pandemic Hangover Expected For Health, Beauty Launches At Independent Pharmacies
Executive Summary
Wellness products accounted for the highest number of launches among health, wellness and beauty products at independent pharmacies in 2020. But the overall number slumped 21.1% due to the pandemic, according to Hamacher Resource Group’s report on a product rating system.
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