Cough-Cold and Flu

Delaware latest state to prohibit minors from buying DXM
WASHINGTON— The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Monday commended Delaware Gov. Jack Markell for signing into law a bill prohibiting the sale of OTC medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan to minors.

Delaware becomes the 12th state to pass a law addressing the issue of cough medicine abuse among teens, CHPA noted.
CHPA adds 8 new members, names Perrigo EVP chairman of the board
WASHINGTON — The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Thursday elected Jeff Needham as chairman of the CHPA Board of Directors at its June meeting. Needham serves as EVP and general manager of U.S. Consumer Healthcare for Perrigo Company, the nation’s largest manufacturer of over-the-counter private label products for the store brand market.

Needham succeeds Patrick Lockwood-Taylor, who was previously VP of Personal Health Care North America and Global Digestive Wellness at Proctor & Gamble.

Smith Drug Co. gets front-end productivity boost through HRG 360 program

WAUKESHA, Wis. – Smith Drug Company recently utilized Hamacher Resource Group's 360° Store Assessment program in an effort to boost front-end productivity across its independent retail pharmacy operators, HRG announced Tuesday.
Eco Lips appeals to millennial women with eco-friendly refillable lip balm

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Eco Lips on Tuesday introduced its new lip balm brand POGO (#putongoout) in a new package that uses repurposed plastic and is designed to be refillable. Its patented lip care system combines a modern sustainable lifestyle with purposeful innovation.
HDA recognizes pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with DIANA honors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The newly rebranded Healthcare Distribution Alliance on Tuesday recognized outstanding pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with the annual Distribution Management Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA).
HDMA rebranded as Healthcare Distribution Alliance
CDC: Despite extra month of flu, this season still mild compared to past three

ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday noted that the 2015-2016 influenza season was lower in terms of influenza activity and peaked later as compared to the three previous seasons in the June 10 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Activity remained low from October 2015 until late December 2015 and peaked in mid-March 2016. According to the report, only two other seasons have peaked in March in the past 18 influenza seasons - 2011–12 and 2005–06.
CHPA testifies on impact FDA's proposed OTC Monograph User Fees may have on innovation

WASHINGTON — Testifying before the Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Friday expressed cautious optimism on the impact OTC Monograph User Fees may have on OTC innovation.
Hand sanitizer shown to reduce health insurance claims by 24%

AKRON, Ohio -- A new study reports that offices equipped with alcohol-based hand sanitizers had 24.3% fewer healthcare insurance claims for preventable illnesses – such as cold, flu and respiratory illnesses.
HRG to moderate front-end focused session at HDMA BLC

WAUKESHA, Wis. – Hamacher Resource Group will serve as moderator of the session, “Ask the Distributors – How to Fuel the Front-end,” on June 13 at the Front-end Forum, part of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association Business and Leadership Conference at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., the company announced Tuesday.

Delaware latest state to prohibit minors from buying DXM

CHPA adds 8 new members, names Perrigo EVP chairman of the board

Smith Drug Co. gets front-end productivity boost through HRG 360 program

Eco Lips appeals to millennial women with eco-friendly refillable lip balm

HDA recognizes pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with DIANA honors

HDMA rebranded as Healthcare Distribution Alliance

CDC: Despite extra month of flu, this season still mild compared to past three

CHPA testifies on impact FDA's proposed OTC Monograph User Fees may have on innovation

Hand sanitizer shown to reduce health insurance claims by 24%

HRG to moderate front-end focused session at HDMA BLC