Vitamins market has surged, TABS Group finds
The U.S. market for vitamins, minerals and supplements has grown by more than 20% over roughly the past year and a half, according to TABS Group Inc.
Supplier News
Duane Reade customers to sample Omnibalm
Product sampling for Balm Innovations’ Omnibalm 13% Tea Tree Oil Skin Relief Cream is being held this week at select Duane Reade drug stores in New York City. The company said that from June 3 to 5, customers at 20 Duane Reade stores in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens can receive samples
ZymaDerm gets distribution at Walgreens
Walgreens has agreed to carry ZymaDerm, a painless topical treatment for the skin infection molluscum contagiosum, at its drug stores nationwide. Naturopathix Inc., which markets ZymaDerm, said Wednesday that the over-the-counter treatment makes the skin condition disappear in 30 days.
Noxzema preps Clean Blemish Control ad blitz
Noxzema next month plans to launch an advertising campaign for its new Clean Blemish Control line of acne treatments. The Alberto Culver brand said the Clean Blemish Control formulations are designed for adult skin to help prevent breakouts and blemishes.
Rite Aid to carry new Lander bath, hair care items
This month, Grand Brands LLC’s Lander beauty brand is slated to roll out its new line of 64-ounce bubble baths, shampoos, and men’s and women’s body washes at 751 Rite Aid drug stores on the West Coast. Grand Brands said the product line will feature several new additions created exclusively for
Olympic gold medalist endorses AfterSwim, Swim-Fit
Olympic gold medalist Megan Jendrick, who has 27 U.S. swimming records and a world record, is endorsing AfterSwim and Swim-Fit ear protection products from Health Enterprises Inc.
Anda makes organizational changes
Generic pharmaceuticals distributor Anda Inc. has announced some executive moves in its purchasing and sales and marketing departments. The company said Marc Falkin has been appointed vice president of purchasing. He previously served as vice president of marketing and has been with Anda since 2001.
PharmaSmart execs join Wegmans pharmacy council
Executives from PharmaSmart International have joined the Wegmans School of Pharmacy Advisory Council.
STRIDE Femme leak-protection panties hit drug stores
Berkshire Axis Innovations Inc. has begun rolling out its STRIDE Femme panties with leak protection in drug store chains.
MacLean to join Pharmavite as new CEO
Pharmavite has hired Doug MacLean as its new chief executive officer. The dietary supplement manufacturer, maker of Nature Made vitamins and SoyJoy nutrition bars, said Tuesday that MacLean is slated to join the company on June 1.
Abbott to ship FreeStyle Lite glucose test strips
This summer, Abbott plans to begin the U.S. rollout of its new FreeStyle Lite blood glucose test strips, which have just been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Hisamitsu launches new Salonpas pain relief patches
Hisamitsu has shipped two new external pain relievers for the U.S. market, Salonpas Pain Relief Patch and Salonpas Arthritis Pain. The company said Monday that both products are the first and only Food and Drug Administration-approved over-the-counter pain relief patches now on the market.
Kimberly-Clark rolls out Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers
Kimberly-Clark Corp. is bringing fashion sense to the diaper category. The company on Thursday announced the national availability of the limited-edition Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers, a denim-style diaper for babies during the summer months.
Watson launches generic Lipitor in Canada
A subsidiary of Watson Pharmaceuticals has begun shipping a generic version of Lipitor in Canada.
Axellia buys majority stake in Phoenix Global Supply Group
Axellia Pharmaceuticals has acquired a majority interest in Phoenix Global Supply Group Inc. to supply finished dosage over-the-counter pharmaceutical products in the United States and Canada. Denmark-based Axellia announced the deal late Tuesday. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Pfizer to shut plants, cut 6,000 jobs
Pfizer Inc. has unveiled plans to close eight manufacturing plants, reduce operations at six others and slash about 6,000 jobs.