OTC Pain

HRG’s five notable products from April 2023
For the month of April, suppliers introduced 178 new products. HRG reviewed the products to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.
MegaFood caters to stages of female health with Women’s Ensemble supplements
Women’s Ensemble is formulated to suit a woman’s cycle and mitigate some of the uncomfortable side effects, the company said.

Infographic: Providers’ picks

What are the OTC products most recommended by pharmacy clinicians? Our new survey lists the top picks across 12 categories.
NSAIDs reign, naturals rise

Traditional OTC pain relievers remain popular, but topical and natural solutions are gaining traction.
Level Select intros plant-based OTC brand

The product line includes Muscle Rub Lotion, Sports Therapy Cream, Sport Recovery Soaking Salts, Massaging Roll-On Gel and Extended Relief Patches.
Nature's Truth No. 1 in Independent Pharmacy two years running, HRG analysis shows

The brand also earned accolades across several subcategories, including letter vitamins, herbals and botanicals, specialty supplements and mineral supplements.
Perrigo receives FDA OK for store brand OTC Advil Dual Action tablets

The company anticipates launching the OTC pain reliever by spring 2023.
Bayer Aspirin kicks off ‘Keep Their Heart in the Game’ campaign

The campaign encourages people to prioritize their heart health and assess their risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Retailers remove online-only purchase limits of OTC pediatric fever-reducing products

Walgreens and Rite Aid have removed online purchase limits of OTC pediatric fever reducing products, while CVS currently has a two product limit on all children’s pain relief products at all locations and online.
Cough, cold, flu and allergy products see gains as consumers endure the tripledemic

The tripledemic of viral infections took hold even before winter began, and people are still looking for products that offer fast relief, provide multiple benefits and are easy to take.

HRG’s five notable products from April 2023

MegaFood caters to stages of female health with Women’s Ensemble supplements

Infographic: Providers’ picks

NSAIDs reign, naturals rise

Level Select intros plant-based OTC brand

Nature's Truth No. 1 in Independent Pharmacy two years running, HRG analysis shows

Perrigo receives FDA OK for store brand OTC Advil Dual Action tablets

Bayer Aspirin kicks off ‘Keep Their Heart in the Game’ campaign

Retailers remove online-only purchase limits of OTC pediatric fever-reducing products

Cough, cold, flu and allergy products see gains as consumers endure the tripledemic