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The Natural Products Expo West 2016 lived up to all of its hype, with over 77,000 attendees this year. Everywhere you turned, there were gluten-free, USDA organic, certified non-GMO, FDA registered, recyclable, environmentally friendly, yeast-free and allergen-free products of all varieties. Glossaries like natural, trusted, zero waste, and holistic were also prominent at the show.
With more relaxed attitudes about sexuality, there is a proliferation of sexual wellness products in both retail and online stores. Vibrating devices, supplements for sexual enhancement, condoms, and personal lubricants are everywhere. More and more retailers and online sites are embracing consumers’ interest in adult toys. There are increased sections of brick-and-mortar stores devoted to
Consumers have a wide array of products to choose from for the pain management of various conditions, including arthritis, headache, migraine, premenstrual pain, and back and joint pain. Pain management can be treated with several options, such as prescription drugs, OTC medications, natural supplements, rubs, and devices. Several favorable demographics, such as the aging population
The OTC industry continues to consolidate and transform itself with companies merging or acquiring/divesting brands. Recent examples include the merger of Bayer’s and Merck’s OTC businesses, the joint venture between GlaxoSmithKline’s and Novartis’ consumer health units, and Sanofi’s upcoming acquisition of Boehringer-Ingelheim’s OTC unit. With acquisitions come synergies, such as more media buying power, widened
The most recent merger impacting the OTC market was announced yesterday and involves Sanofi acquiring the consumer health unit of Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals in exchange for Sanofi’s Merial Animal Health business. This swap is still in negotiations; however, the addition of Boehringer-Ingelheim’s consumer health business will serve to broaden Sanofi’s global OTC portfolio in cough/cold, digestives,
On Monday, November 23, 2015, while many were working a short work week due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, Pfizer and Allergan management were busy announcing a merger that will create the world’s largest pharmaceutical company valued at $160 billion. On the surface, analysts and politicians focused on the tax inversion created
In contrast to the U.S. FDA, regulatory agencies outside the United States have been much more aggressive in approving switches for conditions outside the typical OTC paradigm. The United Kingdom in particular takes pride in being at the forefront of switching. U.K. Pharmacy Minister Earl Howe has continually stressed that increasing patient choice by making
The upper respiratory self care market is crowded with many brands, ingredients, claims, and offers. Walking down the cold and allergy aisles of retail stores can make consumers dizzy from the assortment and sheer number of products on shelves, each making similar but not exactly the same claims. This makes the cold and allergy aisle
A quick Google search of the term “sexual wellness” brings a deluge of information, with two of the top three posts from Walgreens and Amazon showing how prevalent this category is within the health and wellness category. It should not come as a surprise that individuals now more than ever are taking care of their
Recently, the U.S. OTC market has been evolving, boosted by more prescription medications moving along the Rx-to-OTC continuum, as well as a number of changes in the market. Laura Mahecha, Industry Manager of Kline’s Healthcare Practice, reveals more about these changes in a recent interview about the trends and challenges affecting the U.S. OTC market.
