Wrigley: Viagra gum raises expectations

If Wrigley [WWY] is to bring its Viagra gum to market before 2011 it will need to negotiate hard with Pfizer [PFE], which holds the Viagra patent until then. If the product does come to market, demand will undoubtedly be high. If a success, the technology of implanting drugs in gum could increase in popularity and potentially be used for more valuable healthcare applications.<BR />

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Move over plastic surgery, microdermabrasion is all the rage!

Microdermabrasion, the process of removing dead skin by abrasion has become the latest rage, and not only with the ladies - interest among men is rising rapidly too. According to the Productscan Online database of new products, skincare manufacturers introduced 32 new microdermabrasion products in the US in 2003 and 2004 compared to just five products for the preceding three year period.

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Personal care in North America: Canadian market set for faster growth than US neighbor

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Pain-free beauty? European cosmeceuticals market set for growth

Consumers are increasingly seeking out alternatives to going under the knife and are more than willing to pay a premium. This has not escaped the attention of cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers who, in a bid to meet demand and capitalize on the opportunity, are developing milder treatments in the form of cosmeceuticals - ranging from creams and injectable treatments to oral beauty products.

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New personal care products: prevention is better than cure

Now that winter has arrived in Europe and North America, there has been a slew of new product releases targeting cold suffering individuals. One formulation recorded recently by Productscan Online claims to suppress coughs while another purports to prevent cold viruses from entering the body. Vicky McCrorie takes a closer look at this month's selection of products...

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Product claims: new personal care launches, Aug-Oct

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New personal care products: smell to get well

A variety of products designed to utilize the power of fragrance to uplift and soothe the consumer have been noted by Productscan Online this month. This includes a mood-enhancing portable fragrance stick, and a plug-in which releases soothing vapors to ease nasal congestion. These and other products feature in Vicky McCrorie's monthly round-up of new personal care launches...

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GlaxoSmithKline: weighing up its Alli

An over-the-counter (OTC) version of GlaxoSmithKline's weight loss drug Xenical has been recommended for approval by an FDA advisory committee. If this new formulation, which would be marketed as Alli, gains approval, GlaxoSmithKline would benefit from having the only FDA-approved OTC weight loss drug available, enabling the company to secure a clear lead in this market.

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Personal care spending: US consumers go private

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Cosmeceuticals: consumers wary of skincare product claims

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