New Products

NEW YORK — The popularity of the movie “Frozen” ignited a braid craze. But how was David Shapiro supposed to get the plaited look for his 3-year-old daughter Hunter, who has a head of springy corkscrews? He is one of many men who have attended braiding courses taught by hair guru Cozy Friedman in her New York salons. The biggest demand comes from those who have to create the looks on offspring with curly or coiled hair.

MCLEAN, Va. — The newest innovation from Mars in the better-for-you space is goodnessknows snack squares, part of a long-term commitment from the company to promote health and well-being — and introduce more choices for consumers.

Drug Store News caught up with Phillip Dritsas, SVP, General Manager Consumer Division & Specialty Markets for Mission Pharmacal, to talk about its new product for fighting head lice, and what attendees should expect to see from the Dr. Smith’s brand and Mission Pharmacal at NACDS TSE.

DSN: What new consumer products are being introduced by Mission Pharmacal?

UPLAND, Calif. - Nitetronic America on Monday launched its latest revolutionary German engineered anti-snore pillow goodnite into the U.S. and Canadian markets. Goodnite is designed to reduce snoring and maintain deep sleep.

"There is no other anti-snore product on the market that is so comfortable, easy to use, and has no side effects," stated Dora Lin, director sales Nitetronic America. And with the 'Nitelink2' application, users can connect goodnite to a smartphone and monitor the effectiveness of goodnite and their sleep quality.

Drug Store News caught up with Cameron Poluszek, marketing director of oral health at GSK Consumer Healthcare, to discuss current trends in oral care.

DSN: Can you discuss the current trends in oral care? Are consumers looking for whitening, cavity protection or items that do all and more?

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — What’s next for eyes? At least one company hopes it is a nonsurgical eyelift.

With medication nonadherence estimated to cost the U.S. healthcare system anywhere between $100 billion and $300 billion dollars, according to the National Institutes of Health, pharmacy technology companies are looking to create tools that pharmacists can implement to help patients be more adherent, saving the health system money and improving patient health in the process.