Nicholas Hall’s CHC.NewDirections is an e-newsletter delivered fortnightly and includes an inspired mix of global consumer healthcare news and commentary from the viewpoint of the self-care industry, backed by insights from industry experts.

Headlines

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LARGE STUDY FINDS OTC NASAL SPRAYS REDUCE URTI DURATION |

UK: Widely available OTC nasal sprays could keep URTIs at bay and prevent full-blown symptoms from developing ... 

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CYTISINE ACHIEVES BREAKTHROUGH THERAPY DESIGNATION FOR VAPING CESSATION |

USA: The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Achieve Life Sciences’ cytisine (cytisinicline) for nicotine e-cigarette / vaping cessation ... 

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US FDA TAKES AIM AT ORAL PHENYLEPHRINE |

USA: The FDA is proposing to remove oral phenylephrine (hydrochloride and bitartrate) as an active ingredient that can be used in OTC monograph drug products ... 

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CHC.NewDirections provides you with the latest developments in a number of key areas:

New Ingredients

New Ingredients

Trademarked or patented ingredients & molecules, licensing opportunities and brands seeking partners

New
Products

New Products

Important launches, line extensions & adjacencies (registered CHCs and supplements) with innovative formulations, claims or indications – includes stand-out contributions from our sister service, CHC New Products Tracker

Innovation

Innovation

Technological and scientific advancements, delivery methods, early-stage developments

Medical Devices

Medical Devices

Substance-based devices, mechanical devices, diagnostics

Medical Research

Medical Research

Scientific studies, clinical trials

Switch

Switch

Rx-to-OTC switch, reverse switch, access to medicines

Digital
Health

Digital Health

Mobile & Web apps, wearables, internet connected devices, telehealth

Agency
News

Agency News

Approvals, collaborations, regulatory affairs, guidance

Health Claims & Safety

Health Claims & Safety

New or additional claims approved for specific ingredients or products, disallowed advertising claims, plus alerts and warnings

Cannabis

Cannabis

Key regulatory developments and product launches as this new category evolves in specific markets

E-cigarettes

E-cigarettes

Scientific research, opinion, product development, regulation

In Focus

In Focus

Spotlight on a specific topic

Why subscribe to CHC.NewDirections

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Extensive coverage of the World’s innovation, scientific and regulatory environment

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Supporting by commentary from industry specialists

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Quick access to the most important developments

CHC.NewDirections covers all major regions providing you with the essential information to keep you informed of the latest developments affecting your business.

The website also provides you with the opportunity to take a deeper look at trends via the news archive, Supplements Focus and Switch List.

Prepared by our expert team:

Kristen McEwan

Kirsten McEwan
Editor
CHC.NewDirections

Nina Stimpson

Nina Stimson
VP & Consulting Editor
CHC.NewDirections

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