New Products

IRVINE, Calif. — Healthcare Data Solutions on Thursday announced that they were named Concur App Center “Partner of the Year” for the second consecutive year. In 2012, HDS and Concur, a provider of spend management services, formed a partnership to deliver real-time access to HDS for Concur expense clients. The resulting cloud-based application, HDSverify for Concur Connect, allows Concur users to locate and verify healthcare provider information for spend tracking and Sunshine Act reporting. 

CINCINNATI — In time for spring allergy season, Procter & Gamble has introduced Febreze Fabric Refresher Allergen Reducer, a product that eliminates odors and reduces up to 95% of inanimate allergens from pollen, pet dander and dust mite matter that can become airborne from fabrics after making their way into the home.    

For the launch, P&G has partnered with The Weather Channel’s newest anchor, Sam Champion, to educate consumers on the connection between the outdoor pollen count and allergens in the home.

STOCKHOLM — With its range of Luna skin care devices that promise to offer a completely new approach to skin care, Swedish brand Foreo is making waves in the beauty device market.

NEW YORK — SheaMoisture has made its foray into the color cosmetics segment with the April launch of its new “A Better Way to Beautiful” collection at Target.

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Nordic Naturals introduced Vitamin C Gummies, providing 250 mg of vitamin C. With a tart tangerine flavor, Vitamin C Gummies are chewable gummy slices for kids 4 years and older.

The product is pectin-based, and free of gelatin, artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives and allergens, including gluten, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts and soy.
 

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Innovative Products on Tuesday showcased its Gotcha Covered preventive solution for head lice. Gotcha Covered offers a non-toxic range of lice prevention products for parents who are concerned about preventing an infestation of lice in their children’s hair. 

DUBLIN — Actavis on Tuesday announced that it has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration on its abbreviated new drug application for a generic version of Mallinckrodt's Exalgo (hydromorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets 8 mg, 12 mg and 16 mg).  

Actavis intends to begin shipping its product shortly and believes that, under applicable Hatch Waxman rules, it may be entitled to marketing exclusivity, the company stated.

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — Yankee Candle Co. announced the debut of two new fragrances to its limited edition Man Candles collection. On Tap, which is reminiscent of freshly poured draft beer, and Camouflage, which gives off a woodsy blend of fresh air, golden leaves and oak tree bark.

The two new scents will join three popular scents from last year: MMM, Bacon!; Man Candles Man Town and Riding Mower. The Man Candles collection has proven a big hit with consumers since it first debuted in 2012, according to the company.