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David Ridley
Senior Editor – Europe
During his time at OTC bulletin, David focused mainly on the European OTC market, especially German-speaking countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland). David is interested in European OTC, herbal/homeopathic, food supplement and self-care medical device regulation, and prescription-to-OTC switches in particular. Before working for OTC bulletin, David was a Lecturer in English and Journalism, and alongside his job David moonlights as a musician in a heavy metal band.
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Latest From David Ridley
Perrigo To Launch UK Private-Label Viagra Connect Competitor
Perrigo is launching in the UK an OTC sildenafil generic to compete with Pfizer's erectile dysfunction drug Viagra Connect.
UK CBD Firms Given Deadline For EU Compliance
BREAKING NEWS: UK food regulator, FSA, has given CBD firms until the 31 March 2021 to submit valid novel food applications under new EU rules. FSA says it will not take products off shelves until then, but has also warned some consumers against taking CBD due to "potential adverse health effects."
UK CBD Market Buoyed By FSA Reassurance
The UK's burgeoning CBD industry is responding positively to recent news that the Food Standards Agency will not crack down on unlicensed CBD products.
GSK Stands By Nasal Drops In Response To German Safety Concerns
Following adverse event concerns in Germany, GSK has defended the safety of its Otriven infant nasal drops.
Survey Shows Dutch Consumers Self-Care Safely
The majority of Dutch consumers read the patient information leaflets of OTC drugs and therefore use them safely, a recent Neprofarm study shows.
Zur Rose Launches Amazon-Style Retail Platform In Germany
Swiss online retailer Zur Rose is one step closer to realizing its ambition to become the "Amazon of healthcare" with German launch of DocMorris Marktplatz.