HEALTH

FDA to pilot new regulatory pathways for digital health tools this fall
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Food and Drug Administration last week announced that this fall, as part of a comprehensive approach to the regulation of digital health tools, the agency will pilot an entirely new approach toward regulating this technology. The announcement was welcomed by industry.
Osteo Bi-Flex survey finds many boomers concerned about joint comfort
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — The Nature's Bounty Co. on Thursday unveiled a survey fielded by the Osteo Bi-Flex team which found that a majority of Americans ages 50+ experience "FOMO," or Fear of Missing Out, due to concerns about joint comfort.

Perrigo retains leadership advisory firm Spencer Stuart to head CEO search

DUBLIN — Perrigo on Wednesday announced that the company's board of directors has retained Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, to assist with the search for the company's next CEO.

The search process is being overseen by the board's Nominating and Governance Committee, which is comprised of Jeff Smith (chair), Brad Alford, Rolf Classon, Gary Cohen, and board chair, Laurie Brlas.
Actors Bill Macy and Felicity Huffman team on Renew Life probiotic campaign
CRN to recognize 10-year anniversary of DS GMPs with Twitter chat

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition will be hosting a Twitter chat (#GMPsTurn10) on June 22 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. to discuss the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices and to call for increased compliance within the industry.

The Twitter chat is being held in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the issuance of the final rule for dietary supplement GMPs that ensures identity, purity, quality, strength and composition of dietary supplements.
Nature’s Bounty’s Sundown Naturals now on Canadian pharmacy shelves

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Nature’s Bounty’s Sundown Naturals brand of vitamins and supplements is headed to pharmacies in Canada, the company announced Tuesday. The non-GMO line of products are free of gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial flavors and colors, the company said.
DSNTV: Examining aromatherapy’s growth with Piping Rock’s Kimberly Vigliante

As part of the DSNTV’s Executive Viewpoints series of interviews conducted at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, DSN caught up with Piping Rock Health Products SVP sales and marketing Kimberly Vigliante to talk about the high-growth aromatherapy segment.
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals acquires Top Secret Nutrition

NORCROSS, Ga. — Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals on Monday acquired Top Secret Nutrition, a manufacturer of dietary supplements. The transaction will continue to bolster Hi-Tech's sports nutrition and weight loss arsenal and expand its position as a leader in diet and energy products.
Lazy Susans, tie racks and front-store merchandising

My daughter and I were experimenting in the kitchen the other evening — cooking up what was sure to be a masterpiece. Reaching into the lazy Susan in the spice cabinet, I had a eureka moment.

To be honest, this is not the first time that this fleeting thought has crossed my mind. But it resurfaced with a vengeance when my daughter commented about the lazy Susan, “This is so cool. Everything I need is just a quick spin away from being right in front of me.”
CHPA Educational Foundation names new foundation director

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation on Friday announced that Mary Leonard is assuming the role of foundation director.