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Cefaly Technology touts OTC wearable medical device for migraine pain
Cefaly Technology is offering Cefaly, an FDA-cleared, over-the-counter wearable medical device that aims to help relieve migraine pain and reduce frequency.
HRG’s five notable products from April 2023
For the month of April, suppliers introduced 178 new products. HRG reviewed the products to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.

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MegaFood caters to stages of female health with Women’s Ensemble supplements
Women’s Ensemble is formulated to suit a woman’s cycle and mitigate some of the uncomfortable side effects, the company said.
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Infographic: Providers’ picks
What are the OTC products most recommended by pharmacy clinicians? Our new survey lists the top picks across 12 categories.
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NSAIDs reign, naturals rise
Traditional OTC pain relievers remain popular, but topical and natural solutions are gaining traction.
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Level Select intros plant-based OTC brand
The product line includes Muscle Rub Lotion, Sports Therapy Cream, Sport Recovery Soaking Salts, Massaging Roll-On Gel and Extended Relief Patches.
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Nature's Truth No. 1 in Independent Pharmacy two years running, HRG analysis shows
The brand also earned accolades across several subcategories, including letter vitamins, herbals and botanicals, specialty supplements and mineral supplements.
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Perrigo receives FDA OK for store brand OTC Advil Dual Action tablets
The company anticipates launching the OTC pain reliever by spring 2023.
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Bayer Aspirin kicks off ‘Keep Their Heart in the Game’ campaign
The campaign encourages people to prioritize their heart health and assess their risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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Retailers remove online-only purchase limits of OTC pediatric fever-reducing products
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.
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Cough, cold, flu and allergy products see gains as consumers endure the tripledemic
The tripledemic of viral infections took hold even before winter began, and people are still looking for products that offer fast relief, provide multiple benefits and are easy to take.
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Walgreens removes online only purchase limits for OTC pediatric fever-reducing products
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.
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Female surgeon creates revolutionary OTC product
Gail Lebovic’s recent move in health care came in 2020, with the formation of Silicon Valley Innovations, and its OTC flagship product, NasoClenz.
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How is tripledemic affecting OTC sales of flu, RSV remedies?
Catalina’s Shopper Intelligence data shows a sharp increase in OTC flu, RSV treatment unit sales as prices rise.