HEALTH

CHPA conference highlights need for new avenues
DSN contributing editor Ed Rowland offers a dispatch from the 2018 CHPA Annual Executive Conference — from legislative updates to presentations and a new organizational structure.
Dr. Reddy’s launches private label version of allergy remedy Xyzal
The Xyzal generic equivalent is an over-the-counter antihistamine used for 24-hour relief of allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.

iHEAR Medical, Atlazo pair on hearables product development

The new Hearing of Things standard will offer bi-directional wireless connectivity to everyday devices, from mobile phones to home appliances.
SPINS bolsters insight leadership through three new presidents

SPINS named a new president retail applications, a new president of product library solutions and promoted a SPINS veteran to president client growth solutions.
Congress seeks to update OTC monograph system

The new OTC legislation would create new pathways to innovation for monograph products benefiting consumers, where none currently exits.
Most severe flu season may go in the books as longest on record, too

According to the CDC, current data indicate that the 2017-2018 flu season peaked at 7.5% in early February and is now on the decline.
FTC sends refunds to buyers of bogus diet aids

FTC law enforcement actions led to more than $6.4 billion in refunds for consumers in a one-year period between July 2016 and June 2017.
J&J explores sale of LifeScan

LifeScan posted 2017 net revenue of approximately $1.5 billion and will sell for $2.1 billion if the Platinum Equity offer is accepted.
Vitamin Packs releases drug-nutrients interactions survey

Vitamin Packs offers subscribers the ability to cross-reference 650 prescription medications before curating a unique combination of nutritional supplements.
Latest Fitbit Ace activity tracker scores big with kids

According to a Fitbit survey of parents, the majority of parents want their children to be healthier (84%) and want their families to be more active (87%).