Futura Sets Sights On Taking Eroxon To China

 
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With the grant of a patent, Futura is hoping to take its Eroxon product to China, a country with a large population of ED sufferers, the firm claims.

Venture Life Offloads Oral Care Assets To Focus on Power Brands

 
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Covestus Holdings will pay £4.3m to acquire UK-based Venture Life’s oral care brands Ultradex and Dentyl.

Cooper And Dr Reddy’s Take Charge Of Nicotinell In Key European Markets

 
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France, Spain and Belgium among countries where Cooper Consumer Health has launched NRT brand Nicotinell on behalf of Dr Reddy’s.

Reckitt Seizes OTC Growth Opportunity In Emerging Markets

 
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Reckitt's leadership discussed the company's growth strategy for emerging markets at a recent meeting for analysts.


People On The Move: Appointments At Stada, Nestlé, CMA

 
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A round-up of the latest people moves: Stada names general counsel; Nestlé announces departures; CMA elects board members.

OTC Firms Must Strike Delicate Balance Between Trust And Personalization

 
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“In the coming years, growth will depend on whether brands can combine trust, personalization, and proof of evidence into one coherent prevention experience,” argue Simon Kucher's Clemens Oberhammer and Christian Rebholz in this exclusive interview.

People On The Move: Appointments At ANEFP, Pharma Deutschland, Salus

 
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A round up of the latest people moves in Europe: ANEFP names president; Pharma Deutschland makes board changes; Salus shakes up management.

Opella Keeps French Commitments with €40m Investment

 
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Opella is honoring its commitment to maintaining production volumes, investment levels, and jobs at its French plants by spending €40m to upgrade two sites in the country.


PAGB Wants 25 Rx-To-OTC Switches Over Next Five Years In The UK

 
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UK consumer healthcare industry association, PAGB, suggests improvements that could help accelerate Rx-to-OTC switch in the country.

US Makes First Reformulated Ranitidine Approval Since Withdrawal, Starting With Rx Tablets

 

In announcement of approving VKT Pharma’s application, FDA included storage and handling instructions common in labeling, suggesting concerns persist about the potential for NDMA to form after products are distributed.

Opella: Unlock Volume Growth By Expanding Access And Deepening Category Penetration

 
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Negative growth in global OTC market sales volume means that “as an industry, we're not doing good enough,” argues Opella’s Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) head, Carol-Ann Stewart, in this exclusive feature interview.

OTC Marketing Awards 2025: What The Judges Said About The Leading Entries

 
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The trophies have been presented at the OTC Marketing Awards 2025 - but what did the judging panel have to say about the winning and highly-commended entries?


Opella Takes Top Prize At OTC Marketing Awards 2025

 
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Winners across 12 categories were announced at the OTC Marketing Awards 2025 on 20 November, with Opella crowned OTC Company of the Year.

Futura Issues New Shares To Solve Cash Flow Problem

 
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UK development firm Futura Medical is set to raise £2.75m to keep the company operational and provide cash for its R&D plans.

People On The Move: Appointments At Haleon, Bayer, Boots

 
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A round-up of the latest European people news: Haleon elects board chair; Bayer names group CFO; Boots adds customer & marketing director.

Bayer: Product Launches Alone ‘Not Enough’ To Meet Women’s Health Needs

 
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“It’s not good enough just to provide products anymore, we need to create a service and a holistic approach to products,” argued Bayer Consumer Health's Northern Europe general manager, Mike Knowland, speaking at a recent panel event in the UK Parliament.


Bayer Lowers Consumer Health Guidance On US, China Weakness

 
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Bayer expects Consumer Health sales for the full year to advance by 1% at best due to increasingly challenging conditions in its two largest markets.

Perrigo Sees No Threat From England’s Free Emergency Contraception Scheme

 
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EllaOne manufacturer Perrigo tells HBW Insight that Community Pharmacy England's decision to offer free emergency contraception is "the right move for women" but also "makes pharmacy training and sex education more important than ever."

Cipla Acquires Inzpera To Grow Indian Consumer Health Offering

 
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Cipla has paid Tata Industries around $12.5m for Inzpera Healthsciences to grow its consumer health portfolio.

Karo To Grow Lamisil In Europe With ‘Next Generation’ Fungal Nail Treatment

 
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Karo will take on responsibility for the marketing, distribution and sales of Moberg’s topical onychomycosis treatment, MOB-15, under the Lamisil brand in 19 European countries.