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Tom Gallen
Managing Editor – Europe
Having joined OTC bulletin as a business reporter in 2013, Tom is currently the managing editor and has an intimate knowledge of the global consumer healthcare market, particularly commercial and regulatory issues. He specializes in analyzing the strategies of the world's leading consumer healthcare companies, their business performance, plans and product portfolios.
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Latest From Tom Gallen
Stada ‘Continuously Evaluating’ OTC Deals As Sales Grow Double Digits
Stada tells HBW Insight it remains on the lookout for deals despite only last month closing the acquisition of a basket of OTC brands from GSK. The German firm revealed its plans as it reported a double-digit rise in both sales and earnings at its Branded Products business for the opening six months of 2019.
China's Tightened E-Commerce Laws Lead To Plunging Profits At Blackmores
Changes to e-commerce laws in China have hit hard Australia's biggest dietary supplements player Blackmores. With sales and profits in China tumbling, the firm has had to rethink its strategy to reignite growth in the fiercely competitive market.
Hermes Grows In Germany With Krewel's OTC Portfolio
Hermes Arzneimittel will grow its share of Germany's OTC market by snapping up a portfolio of consumer health lines from Krewel Meuselbach.
Consumer Health Results Roundup: Genomma, Ipsen And Taisho
Mexico's Genomma enjoys good growth in the second quarter, while Japan's Taisho records a steady start to its new financial year. Meanwhile, France's Ipsen endures a difficult period as its biggest OTC brand falters.
Anti-Aging Supplement Moves Step Closer To EU Launch With EFSA Approval
ChromaDex' dietary supplement Niagen, marketed to help US consumers "age better", has taken a step closer to EU launch with a positive opinion by the European Food Safety Authority.
GSK And Pfizer Assemble Consumer Healthcare Leadership Team As JV Closes
Under Brian McNamara’s leadership, GSK Consumer Healthcare has begun to assemble a management team that combines talent from both GSK and Pfizer.
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