Germany

Bayer adds dry eye treatment to its Bepanthen skin care range; Stada launches special edition Elotrans supplement for Eintracht Frankfurt fans; Hermes offers chewable magnesium supplement; and Klosterfrau introduces Oyono Night extension to help troubled sleepers maintain their immunity.

A leading provider of over-the-counter health and wellbeing products in the DACH region will be created through the merger of Merz Lifecare and Windstar Medical.

Germany's BfR says certain groups, including pregnant women and those with certain health conditions, should not use ashwagandha supplements, while the rest of the population should exercise caution due to the potential risks.

The revised EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, which obliges pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to contribute at least 80% towards the costs of removing micropollutants from wastewater through quaternary treatments, will place an additional burden of around €2bn per year on German manufacturers, says Pharma Deutschland. 

The revised EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, which obliges pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to contribute at least 80% towards the costs of removing micropollutants from wastewater through quaternary treatments, will place an additional burden of around €2bn per year on German manufacturers, says Pharma Deutschland. 

Clue Plus members will have access to 50% off a Headspace subscription for tailored guidance, support and validation to help manage cycle-related stress and improve overall well-being.

Clue Plus members will have access to 50% off a Headspace subscription for tailored guidance, support and validation to help manage cycle-related stress and improve overall well-being.

Intensified competition in the dietary supplements market and consumers squeezed by cost-of-living pressures held back sales at Dermapharm's Arkopharma subsidiary in the first half. A leadership change, along with a renewed focus on commercial excellence, is hoped by Dermapharm to turn the business around.

The German federal cabinet has passed the health ministry’s rejigged Healthy Heart Law draft, which features early diagnosis, restructured treatment planning and improved therapeutic care. Cardiologists and the diagnostics industry approve, but other parties have criticized the plan.

Linpharma Bioactives is US marketer of Lyranda brand chewable lozenge made by German firm Weber & Weber International. Online claims include “acts as an antiviral, stopping viral reproduction.”