HEALTH

Instavit expands distribution of oral spray supplement line
LOS ANGELES -- Pill-free supplement line Instavit has expanded distribution to more than 700 Vitamin Shoppes across the country.

The oral spray products of Instavi, including Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Instant Energy, and Sweet Dreams formulas, are now featured at the Vitamin Shoppe.
Wellements introduces first-to-market probiotic gripe water
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Wellements has introduced a Probiotic Gripe Water for babies, the only gripe water on shelves that contains probiotics.

CHPA names new communications VP and head of CHPA Foundation

WASHINGTON - The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Wednesday named seasoned journalist and association executive Anita Brikman to the dual role as the association’s VP communications and public affairs and as executive director of the CHPA Educational Foundation, the association’s 501(c)(3) educational affiliate.
CVS Pharmacy brews its own innovation in the cough/cold aisle

WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Pharmacy is brewing its own new product innovation with the recent introduction of a first-to-market product format - a cold remedy prepared using a single-cup brewing system such as Keurig.

The CVS Health Cold & Flu Relief Single Serve Cups was created with customer needs in mind, as the innovation team within CVS Pharmacy Store Brands identified an opportunity to combine the convenience of a single-brew coffee maker with the benefits of a soothing warm beverage to ease cold and flu symptoms.
Seqirus targets senior population with new flu shot

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. - Seqirus has begun shipping FLUAD, the company announced Tuesday, for the 2016-2017 flu season since gaining approval from the Food and Drug Administration late November last year. FLUAD is the first and only adjuvanted seasonal influenza vaccine approved in the United States, and was specifically developed to help protect adults aged 65 and older from the flu.
Rainbow Light targets 2 growing demos with new prenatals: moms over 35 and vegans

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Rainbow Light on Wednesday added two new formulations to its prenatal suite: 35+ Mom & Baby, a one-per-day prenatal multivitamin specifically formulated for expectant mothers over 35, and Prenatal & Postnatal Protein, a supplement designed to provide sustained energy from conception through nursing.
Energy Bombs drops new chewing gum energy booster as alternative to energy shots

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Energy Bombs on Thursday introduced a new way to boost energy levels with Energy Bombs Chewing Gum on Amazon.com and at convenience and retail stores nationwide.

Energy Bombs Chewing Gum is ideal for those seeking a convenient alternative to energy shots and drinks and is available in two flavors, mint and cinnamon.
CRN places 'marketing whiz' on speaker card for annual symposium
Ansell repositions LifeStyles for greater millennial appeal

ISELIN, N.J. - Ansell revealed that its entire LifeStyles line of condoms is being refreshed with a “back to basics” packaging approach that reflects millennials desire for authenticity and easy-to-shop packaging last week at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo in Boston.
Latest Fleet Rectal Care Pain Relief Wipes deliver 'power of ointment'

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Fleet recently introduced its new Fleet Rectal Care Pain Relief Wipes for the relief of hemorrhoids.