HEALTH

This year’s winners pay homage to legacy brands that have been mainstays in the drug store channel’s natural section as well as new brands that have created a name for themselves.

Meno Gummies aim to combat such menopause symptoms as hot flashes, night sweats, occasional sleepiness and mood swings.

Walgreens and Rite Aid have removed online purchase limits of OTC pediatric fever reducing products, while CVS currently has a two product limit on all children’s pain relief products at all locations and online.

Actress Kristen Bell is teaming up with Hers to break down stigmas surrounding anxiety and depression, as well as raise awareness of trusted online resources.

New York firefighter and health and fitness expert Frank D'Agostino developed Entrepreneuro as a way to support cognitive function, boost mood and improve energy levels naturally.

In late December, CVS and Rite Aid instituted product limits as cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV ticked up, amid a scarcity of OTC children’s pain relief products at certain retail locations, including Walgreens.

For the month of December, HRG reviewed 39 products in the health category, 90 in the wellness sector and 137 items in the beauty category to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.

The Relax & Sleep supplements contain 3 g of melatonin and chamomile and come in a cherry-flavored gummy format, the company said.

Ancient Nutrition’s Organic SuperGreens formulas are made with a blend that contains up to more than 25 superfoods, the company said.

PreserVision Areds 2 Formula mini soft gels with OcuSorb contain a proprietary composition of lutein and zeaxanthin.

Medicare Part D beneficiaries are now able to access reduced-cost monthly insulin supplies and free Shingrix vaccines at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations.

GNC Mega Men and Women’s 50+ Multivitamin Gummies offer vitamins and minerals to aid in supporting overall enhanced quality of life and longevity, the company said.