HEALTH

thinkThin launches line of plant-based protein products
LOS ANGELES — As consumers shift toward plant based nutrition and with 36% of Americans eating a vegetarian meal at least once a week, thinkThin recently announced a new range of plant based protein products spanning from high protein bars to protein powders.
Will Vitamin Packs do to VMS what Dollar Shave Club did to razors?
SEATTLE — Vitamin Packs on Thursday entered the personalized nutrition market using a proprietary algorithm called Sage that uses inputs about lifestyle and nutrition habits while examining more than 650 potential medication interactions to recommend supplements that are personalized for each customer.

Soylent pilots launch of ready-to-drink meals through LA 7-Elevens

LOS ANGELES — Rosa Foods, the makers of Soylent, on Friday announced that the company will test its suite of nutritionally complete, ready-to-drink meals at 18 participating 7-Eleven stores in the Greater Los Angeles area beginning July 10. The 7-Eleven locations currently plan to sell three Soylent flavors: Cacao, Cafe Coffiest and the new Cafe Chai.
H2-Pharma launches multivitamin line for those with malabsorption conditions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — H2-Pharma on Wednesday launched their MultiVitamin ABDEK family of vitamin offerings. MultiVitamin ABDEKs are specifically formulated for individuals with malabsorption conditions, such as Cystic Fibrosis, that have difficulty in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins.
Georgia Tech tests microneedle flu vaccine patch
SPINS names new leader of growing retail team

Chicago — SPINS on Thursday named Brian Gillis to lead its growing retail team to accelerate data-driven products and services for North American retailers.
Nicholas Hall challenges OTC marketers to do better in latest conference

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Nicholas Hall hosted its first regional North American OTC Conference here late last month, presenting a lineup that featured topical, on-point discussions and presentations around the business of over-the-counter medicines in the U.S.
Brand licensing helps lift bandage sales

Unintentional cuts and piercings account for 6.3% of all non-fatal injuries, according to the latest data from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with more than 2 million accidental cuts occurring each year. Among children ages 19 years and younger, 746-of-every-100,000 kids get an accidental cut or piercing each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Benzer begins offering collaborative practice agreements

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy on Wednesday announced that it would be partnering with physicians to provide additional clinical services under collaborative practice agreements. Among the services Benzer can provide under such agreements is chronic care management, transitional care management and intensive behavior therapy for weight management counseling, among others, Benzer said.
Resistance is futile

With more than 12 million outbreaks estimated to occur annually among preschool and school-aged children in the United States, lice infestations are a big deal. And pharmacists play a key role in helping parents select safe and successful treatments.

According to a whitepaper published earlier this year by TyraTech, makers of Vamousse, lice resistance to permethrin and synergized pyrethrins has limited the efficacy of OTC products containing these pesticides and engendered their misuse and overuse.