HEALTH

Pfizer OTC veteran assumes OTC franchise reins at Purdue Pharma
STAMFORD, Conn. — Purdue Pharma last week named Carrie Chomiak as the business lead for the company’s over-the-counter product franchise. Chomiak will have executive ownership for all OTC brands, which include the Betadine microbicide antiseptics, Slow-Mag magnesium chloride supplements, Senokot laxative and Colace stool softener product lines.
CRN's Supplement OWL VMS label registry now open to regulators, retailers
WASHINGTON — One year after the project was formally announced, the Council for Responsible Nutrition's Supplement OWL initiative became a reality on Thursday as the online product registry is now live. Serving as a resource for regulators, retailers and industry, the OWL is an industry-wide, self-regulatory initiative that will help create a rich and more complete picture of the marketplace, and can be accessed by anyone.

ThinkThin partners with upcoming 'Wonder Woman' feature film

LOS ANGELES — ThinkThin on Thursday announced a multi-faceted promotional partnership with the upcoming, highly anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures feature film "Wonder Woman," in theaters June 2. According to the company, "Wonder Woman" is in natural alignment with the female lifestyle brand, which offers a range of high protein nutrition bars as well as other nutritious formats, such as bites, smoothie mixes and oatmeal.
IRI, SPINS expand partnership to provide natural products insights to manufacturers

CHICAGO — IRI and SPINS on Tuesday announced their new joint effort to bring manufacturer clients information about the natural products industry from SPINS to IRI’s Liquid Data platform. The companies said the partnership is aimed at helping brands better understand the health-and-wellness space, build a targeted consumer-focused strategy, accelerate new product development and improve sales planning with retail partners.
Market Performance Group, IdeoClick team on e-commerce solutions

PRINCETON, N.J. and SEATTLE, Wash. — Consulting and sales services firm Market Performance Group recently announced a partnership with e-commerce management solutions company IdeoClick that will allow MPG to add e-commerce capabilities to its suite of offerings.
Abbott intros surgery-focused Ensure nutrition drinks

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. — Abbott on Wednesday announced the introduction of two new products to help people consume the proper nutrition as they prepare for and recover from surgery.

The Ensure Immunonutrition Shake is designed to be drunk in the week before and after surgery to provide such nutrients as arginine and omega-3 fatty acids EP and DHA, and is aimed at helping with immune health and recovery. It includes 18 g of protein and 4.2 grams of arginine.
Mederma intros Quick Dry Oil, Mederma Spezial line

RALEIGH, N.C. — Merz America has introduced two new products from its Mederma brand. The company this week launched Mederma Quick Dry Oil and Mederma Spezial.
J&J Human Performance Institute launches stress management training solution

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute on Tuesday announced the launch of Corporate Athlete Resilience, a new in-depth training solution that takes a different approach to stress management by supporting an individual's ability to redefine and strategically leverage stress for growth and improved performance. It is now available through the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute.
The Weather Company renews Allergy Tracker collaboration with GSK Consumer Healthcare

NEW YORK — The Weather Company on Tuesday renewed its collaboration with GSK Consumer Healthcare and PHD Media Worldwide. As part of their continued relationship, Weather has introduced an enhanced Allergy Tracker, which includes increased personalization capabilities. The Allergy Tracker also delivers a comprehensive experience where all the variables around managing allergies is available in the same place, including current weather conditions, hyper-local allergy reports, expanded forecasts and editorial content.
NDX Nutrition launches workout recovery chew

LOS ANGELES — NDX Nutrition, a performance nutrition company, on Tuesday announced its new product, Kramp Krusher, a 3-in-1 chew that supports extreme training and endurance athletes by helping them avoid energy depletion, electrolyte loss and performance muscle cramping.