HEALTH

Quest Products launches copper-infused topical analgesic
BOSTON - Quest Products announced Monday the launch of CopperFixx, a new pain relief cream and patch that utilizes copper as its primary active ingredient. Unlike copper bracelets or compression sleeves, CopperFixx is applied directly at the site of the pain.

"Copper has always been known to help relieve the aches and pains of certain afflictions, as well as everyday activities," stated Don Ryan, president and CEO of Quest Products. "Until now, no one had figured out how to produce it in a highly concentrated and consumer-friendly form."
RLA Collective celebrates its 30th year
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – RLA Collective, a leading integrated marketing agency specializing in health and wellness brands, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.

RB introduces latest personal lubricant in KY Intense

PARSIPPANY, N.J. - RB on Thursday launched its new K-Y Intense – a uniquely-formulated stimulating gel that intensifies the peak of a woman's pleasure for a more satisfying intimate experience for her and her partner.

K-Y Intense creates waves of warming, cooling or tingling sensations with the result of intensifying sensitivity.
Nature's Way pledges support of the Rainforest Alliance

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Nature's Way Brands announced Thursday it is donating 1% of its gross revenue from select products to the Rainforest Alliance. The donation will help support the international nonprofit to conserve biodiversity, ensure sustainable livelihoods and promote the rights and well-being of workers, their families and communities.
Wellements launches Probiotic Gripe Water for newborns, older infants

TEMPE, Ariz. - This August, Wellements will launch its Probiotic Gripe Water for newborns and older infants. For the first time, parents will have the combined relief of gripe water and the growing list of probiotic benefits in one easy-to-use packaged product, the company stated.

The latest in the Wellements line of better-for-babies products, Probiotic Gripe Water is promised safe, natural and effective. Like all Wellements products, it is certified organic and completely free of unnecessary preservatives, chemicals and additives and pediatrician-recommended.
KT Health names 14 Olympic athletes as brand ambassadors

AMERICAN FORK, Utah - Category leader in kinesiology tape and sports medicine taping products, KT Health on Thursday unveiled its full list of athlete ambassadors heading into the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The list includes 14 Olympic and Paralympic athletes, representing nine different sports.
GSK Consumer announces next big allergy switch for 2017

WARREN, N.J. - GSK Consumer Healthcare on Wednesday unveiled the next big switch that will hit allergy aisles in 2017 - the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the company's Flonase Sensimist Allergy Relief (fluticasone furoate, 27.5 mcg spray) as an over-the-counter treatment for symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergies.

Previously available by prescription as Veramyst, Flonase Sensimist is the latest Rx-to-OTC switch from GSK.
Lycelle lice removal kit makes OTC switch

SAN ANTONIO — In May, Mission Pharmacal announced that its Lycelle Head Lice Removal Kit successfully switched from prescription-only to over-the-counter, bringing a new choice to the self-care aisle to combat “super lice.”
Latest CDC study proves boomers benefit from flu shot

ATLANTA - A new CDC study published Tuesday in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases provides more evidence on the benefits of flu vaccination among older adults. The study looked at flu-associated hospitalizations among people 50 and older during the 2010-2011 flu season and found that people who had gotten a flu vaccine reduced their risk of flu-associated hospitalization by half.
Personalized solutions: Q&A with TopRx's Scott Franklin

Scott Franklin, president of TopRx