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US FDA, NIST Join Forces To Improve Manufacturing, Prevent Drug And Device Shortages
The focus on innovative manufacturing will also include a new clearinghouse to share info about advanced manufacturing technology within the US agency’s device center.
Global Pharma Industry Regulators Seek Unified Approach To Remote Inspections
Remote inspections are here to stay, and global regulators are aligning efforts to develop consensus on how these should be conducted.
OTC Decisions November-December: GSK Labels For Nexium Promotion, Voltaren 2-Pack Approved
Approvals by FDA also include revised container and consumer information labeling for J&J's Men’s Rogaine to align with labeling for Women’s Rogaine; bonus-pack labeling for Bayer AG’s Aleve; and
Biden Regulatory Freeze May Pause SUNSET Rule
Tactic aims to allow incoming Administration to scrutinize so-called ‘midnight rules’ issued in the final days of the Trump Administration before they take effect. Regulators may also solicit stakeholder comments on delayed rules.
FTC Shift Under Biden Administration Begins With Chairman Simons, Senior Staff Resigning
While expected following start of Biden administration, Simon’s resignation is “somewhat of a surprise” considering it will change the balance of power to the Democrats ahead of when his term would have been ended, says advertising law attorney Ivan Wasserman.
Hand Sanitizer Problems Prompt US FDA Guidance On Keeping Methanol Out Of Other OTC Drugs
Final guidance, for pharmaceutical alcohol used as an active or inactive ingredient in other drugs as well as hand sanitizers, “will help pharmaceutical manufacturers avoid using pharmaceutical alcohol contaminated with or substituted with methanol in drug products.”
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Bridges Consumer Startup Reaches Brands For Specialty Conditions In Clarion Deal
Acquiring Clarion Brands from Swander Pace, Bridges Consumer Healthcare adds portfolio of OTC and supplement brands for symptoms including tinnitus, urinary pain relief and excessive sweating.
Perrigo Adds University Research To Tool Box With Deals And Pipeline For Self-Care Market Growth
“Formal partnership” connects Michigan State's clinical and research expertise with Perrigo's product innovation, manufacturing scale and retail distribution network, Despite breadth and depth of Perrigo’s product lineup, it expects another $1b annually could come from segments where it has no or little market share.
Respiratory Health Diagnostic Seeks New Partner As RB Deal Aborted
Australia's ResApp has terminated a deal with RB to bring to market a smartphone app to identify different respiratory conditions. Previously, Sanofi and ResApp failed to agree a deal for the technology.
Latest From Business Strategies & Health
Health And Wellness Trademark Review 19 January, 2021
Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office and are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.
EU Business Round-Up: Galenica Boosted By Deals, Alliance's Sales Rise, And Beiersdorf Relaunches Wound Care
Latest EU business news: Galenica posts sales up in 2020 thanks to deals; Alliance Pharma's Consumer sales edge up despite COVID-19; and Beiersdorf is relaunching its wound care range with sustainability in mind.
Bridges Consumer Startup Reaches Brands For Specialty Conditions In Clarion Deal
Acquiring Clarion Brands from Swander Pace, Bridges Consumer Healthcare adds portfolio of OTC and supplement brands for symptoms including tinnitus, urinary pain relief and excessive sweating.
Latest From Sales & Earnings & Health
EU Business Round-Up: Galenica Boosted By Deals, Alliance's Sales Rise, And Beiersdorf Relaunches Wound Care
Latest EU business news: Galenica posts sales up in 2020 thanks to deals; Alliance Pharma's Consumer sales edge up despite COVID-19; and Beiersdorf is relaunching its wound care range with sustainability in mind.
P&G Boosts Guidance Again Despite Dipping 'Consumption Levels' Expected Through June
On a “strong first half of the base,” P&G increased FY2021 guidance for organic sales growth and core earnings per share despite a “sequential deceleration” in US consumption in its categories in December and so far in January.
P&G’s Moeller Tackles ‘Volatile’ Markets
Moeller, CFO since 2009, will retain vice chairman and COO posts and continue heading P&G’s enterprise markets, the firm’s smaller markets,
Latest From Legal Issues & Health
FTC Shift Under Biden Administration Begins With Chairman Simons, Senior Staff Resigning
While expected following start of Biden administration, Simon’s resignation is “somewhat of a surprise” considering it will change the balance of power to the Democrats ahead of when his term would have been ended, says advertising law attorney Ivan Wasserman.
Consumer Health Goliaths Face Proposed US Class Actions For ‘Natural’ ChapStick, Selsun Blue Claims
Plaintiffs take aim at Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline in California federal court for “natural” ChapStick claims, while Sanofi US is defending the naturalness of Selsun Blue Naturals Antidandruff Shampoo in New York’s Eastern District.
NAD Issues Latest Decision In Fungal Nail Brands’ Claims Feud
Three years ago, the Kerasal fungal nail brand brought a challenge to the National Advertising Division that decimated claims for competing Fungi-Nail products and got federal agencies involved. The shoe is now on the other foot, as the NAD agrees with Fungi-Nail that a slew of Kerasal claims should be discontinued.
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Health And Wellness Trademark Review 19 January, 2021
Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office and are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.
EU Business Round-Up: Galenica Boosted By Deals, Alliance's Sales Rise, And Beiersdorf Relaunches Wound Care
Latest EU business news: Galenica posts sales up in 2020 thanks to deals; Alliance Pharma's Consumer sales edge up despite COVID-19; and Beiersdorf is relaunching its wound care range with sustainability in mind.
Viagra Connect To Launch In Ireland Following Rx-to-OTC Switch
Viagra will soon be available OTC in Ireland following a successful switch, but patients will have to complete a mandatory consultation with a pharmacist before the ED treatment can be supplied.
Latest From Ad Campaigns & Health
German OTC Marketing Round-Up: Classic Brand Revitalisations From Stada, Angelini And Bayer
Stada’s Hoggar Night sleep aid, Angelini’s ThermaCare heat wraps and Bayer’s Rennie Peppermint - three classic German consumer healthcare brands that are being revitalized this winter.
OTC Advertisements In France To Carry COVID Warnings
French advertisements for OTC drugs that treat symptoms which could be associated with COVID-19 are set to carry new warning statements following a recommendation by the country's medicines regulator.
Viatris’ Upjohn Breaking Taboo Around Erectile Dysfunction With UK PR Campaign
Erectile problems prevent a quarter of Brits from being intimate with a partner. Viatris' Upjohn - which markets Viagra Connect in the UK - is working with the Men’s Health Forum, sexual health charity Brook and dating expert Sarah Louise Ryan raise awareness of the problem and get men talking about the issue with their partners and with healthcare professionals.
Latest From Ad Complaints & Health
FTC Shift Under Biden Administration Begins With Chairman Simons, Senior Staff Resigning
While expected following start of Biden administration, Simon’s resignation is “somewhat of a surprise” considering it will change the balance of power to the Democrats ahead of when his term would have been ended, says advertising law attorney Ivan Wasserman.
Avadim Adamant Its Support For Homeopathic Topical Ad Claims Meets FTC Standards
Avadim Health could get FTC scrutiny after it declines to comply with two findings by an industry self-regulation group to discontinue 26 claims for its Theraworx Relief homeopathic products. It says the analysis “misapplied the well-recognized standards of substantiation” established by FTC.
Top 10 UK OTC Marketing Stories 2020: Digital Health And Probiotics Lead The Way
HBW Insight's countdown of the top-10 most read UK OTC marketing stories in 2020 includes launches and campaigns from consumer health players such as Sanofi, J&J, GSK and Bayer, amongst others.
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