The Swedish firm is plotting the path towards launching its ColdZyme virus-blocking spray in China and Japan, while efforts are also underway to find a partner for the North American market.
Energy, immunity and women's health supplements were in particular demand in 2024, according to French self-care industry association NèreS.
Venture capital fund backed by Germany's Schwabe has €100m to invest in consumer health startups operating in categories such as sleep and mental health.
Available in UK pharmacies and supermarkets, Panmigrol’s “triple-action formulation” provides more effective migraine relief than standard ibuprofen or sumatriptan tablets, manufacturer Haleon claims.
As Norway's Orkla Health searches for a new CEO, the business looks well-placed for future growth after a 15% uplift in sales in 2024.
Navamedic is seeing good early sales for OTC ED treatment Eroxon in multiple Nordic markets after investing in a marketing push which includes a Mission Impossible-inspired commercial.
A new season of HBW Insight's Over The Counter podcast kicks off with a chat about creativity in consumer health with All Creative founder and managing director Beverley Law.
PCH announces 2.7 % reported growth to $290.3m in revenues for its latest quarter. Fleet line extensions don’t the brand against fiber product lines such as Metamucil and Benefiber. Licenses all markets for Hydralyte outside US. Two more Clear Eyes suppliers to be added as current pair repair their processes.
UK-based Alliance Pharma reported a single-digit drop in Consumer Healthcare turnover ahead of a shareholder vote on the company's future ownership.
Cooper takes another step in its international expansion strategy through a partnership with Romania’s MagnaPharm for the distribution and commercialization of its self-care brand portfolio in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
A round-up of the latest exec moves: Haleon names new Southeast Asia head; Reckitt appoints Central Europe chief; and Midsona CEO to depart.
Stada launches nine new Oilatum products in Saudi Arabia including “rich moisturising creams for intense hydration, gentle body washes for daily cleansing, and baby-specific products like soothing bath bubbles and head-to-toe wash.”
Increased openness about sexual health and wellness, Rx-to-OTC switches and NPD at leading companies, and easy access to products online are driving the growth of Europe's sexual health market, according to Euromonitor International.
HBW Insight asks consumer health experts for their views on the trends that will shape the market in 2025.
A round-up of the latest consumer health exec moves: Haleon names UK head; Kenvue appoints skin health president for APAC & LATAM; Piramal CH hires India CEO.
With its new CanesMeno range, Bayer Consumer Health wants to help the estimated 13m women in the UK who are currently perimenopausal or menopausal.
NAD attorneys find Oral Essentials’ scanning electron microscopy study with extracted teeth “was not a good fit” as “enamel safe” claim “reasonably conveys a message that regular daily use of the product will have no negative impact on enamel at all or at any time.”
The Aurelius-owned distributor will create a new business unit especially for this purpose, headed up by business director Patrik Hene.
Successful study results, combined with encouraging market data, prompts Futura Medical to move forward with plans to commercialize a new OTC treatment for sexual dysfunction in women. To map out the path to a US launch, the firm has already held early discussions with the FDA.
OTC Medical is now the distributor in the Netherlands of Serrix’s self-care brands, including fungal nail brand Mycosan, zinc-based cold sore treatment SoreFiX and children’s skincare brand donttellmum.