HEALTH

ALA seeks to raise legal buying age through 'Tobacco 21'
CHICAGO – The American Lung Association on Tuesday launched "Tobacco 21," an initiative calling on the remaining 48 states and the District of Columbia to follow the lead of California and Hawaii, and raise the legal sales age for tobacco products to 21.
Study reaffirms safety and tolerability profile of leading IBS medical food
BOCA RATON, Fla. - IM HealthScience on Monday announced favorable results from its Irritable Bowel Syndrome Safety Update at 6 Months (IBSSU-6), a real-world surveillance study reporting on the safety and tolerability profile of IBgard among an estimated 163,165 patients who used the product.

Walgreens' unveils latest circular design over Labor Day weekend

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens will be launching a new circular over the Labor Day Weekend that emphasizes the value the drug store operator delivers to consumers and represents a more strategic approach that's fed by rich consumer insights.
U.S. Pain Foundation survey suggests consumers should research OTC analgesics before purchase

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. - A national survey conducted by the U.S. Pain Foundation, with support from McNeil Consumer Healthcare, has found that while nearly all consumers (97%) say they feel confident when choosing which over-the-counter pain reliever to take, many disregard important safety factors that medical professionals say are critical to selecting which OTC pain reliever is most appropriate for their health profile.
Safeway expanding Sonora Quest patient centers across Arizona

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Sonora Quest Laboratories is opening six new patient service centers at Safeway stores throughout Arizona.

The new locations in Arizona are in addition to the two PSCs opened in November 2015. The new centers will open at the following Safeway stores:
Seqirus' Afluria Quadrivalent influenza vaccine approved by FDA

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Seqirus announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Afluria Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) for use in persons 18 years of age and older. Afluria Quadrivalent is an inactivated influenza vaccine indicated for active immunization against influenza disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses contained in the vaccine.
Pine Bros. ink endorsement deal with Ryan Lochte

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops has signed a new endorsement deal with Olympic swimmer and 12-time medalist Ryan Lochte. Lochte made news during this year’s Rio Olympics after Brazilian authorities questioned his account of being robbed at gunpoint and subsequently charged him with filing a false robbery report.
Nix launches first-ever lice tracker

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Just in time for back-to-school season, Prestige Brands is launching the first-ever and only data-driven lice tracker.

The Nix Lice Tracker is an easy-to-use online tool that combines retail data and crowdsourced outbreak reports from parents and school nurses, as well as Google Trends data to develop a real time map of where lice outbreaks are occurring.
Hamacher Resource Group certifies 13 merchandisers for Drogueria Betances

WAUKESHA, Wis. — Hamacher Resource Group has trained and certified 13 merchandisers for Puerto Rican drug wholesaler Drogueria Betances, the company announced Wednesday. The merchandisers completed an extensive, multi-module training program over the course of several months, earning certification from HRG experts.
New AZO product slows progression of urinary tract infections

CROMWELL, Conn. -- Leading urinary and vaginal health brand AZO has launched an
over-the-counter drug that helps women play defense when UTI symptoms strike.

AZO Urinary Tract Defense features the only antibacterial UTI ingredient available
without a prescription to help defend against the progression of an infection until a doctor can be consulted.