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David Ridley

Senior Editor

About David

+3 year(s) experience

David Ridley is Senior Editor at HBW Insight, formerly writing for OTC bulletin. David covers aspects of the global consumer healthcare market, including business strategy and news, regulatory developments, market research, product launches and industry appointments.

During his time at OTC bulletin, David focused mainly on the European OTC market, especially German-speaking countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. David is interested in European OTC, herbal/homeopathic, food supplement and self-care medical device regulation, and prescription-to-OTC switches in particular. Before working for OTC bulletin, David was a Lecturer in English and Journalism, and alongside his job David moonlights as a musician in a heavy metal band.

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Commercial Strategy
Dietary Supplements
Medical Devices
OTC
Policy & Regulation

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HBW Insight: Health, Beauty and Wellness

HBW Insight

The Race Is On To Launch COVID-19 Antibody Home-Test In The UK

Feature: Public Health England has revealed it is only a week away from approving a COVID-19 antibody test for distribution via Amazon. HBW Insight looks at the race to place the first, government-approved coronavirus home-test on the UK market.

Topic Coronavirus

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EU Coronavirus Situation 'Evolving Very Rapidly' Says AESGP

In response to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe, the region's self-care industry is working hard to keep shelves stocked with crucial OTC medicines and food supplements, according to the AESGP.

Topic Coronavirus

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HBW Insight

No Plans To Remove CBD Products From Shelves, Says UK Food Regulator

CBD products already on the UK market are safe for now, as the country's Food Standards Agency says it will not take action while it works out how to implement the new European Union novel food regulations.

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Reckitt Targets UK's Painful 'Tweens' With Double-Strength Nurofen

Reckitt Benckiser wants to give British parents more pain relief options for their teens and "tweens."

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Novartis Wins Second Landmark German Case, This Time For Probiotics

Following a landmark win against the German government for the Rx-to-OTC switch of desloratadine last month, Novartis has again secured a victory in the German Higher Court system, this time to continue marketing its Biosan probiotics range in the country.

Topic Company analysis Policy and regulation

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Japan's New Rx-To-OTC Procedure Exacerbating Switch Blockage Says JSMI

Japan's new Rx-to-OTC switch procedure has exacerbated a "switch lag" compared with developed countries, says Japan Self-Medication Industry senior adviser Toshi Tominaga in an exclusive interview with HBW Insight. Tominaga proposes improvements such as self-care education for consumers and drug usage advice included by firms in switch applications to help balance the risk-benefit decisions of expert judges.

Topic Policy and regulation

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European CBD Market Snapshot: UK Leads As Retailers Get On Board With FSA Decision Pending

The UK's cannabidiol market, which according to the Cannabis Trades Association is the largest in Europe, awaits clarification on the legal status of CBD-containing food supplements. Meanwhile, major retailers like Walgreen Boots Alliance are stepping into the space with branded products.

Topic Policy and regulation Strategy Drug approval

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Targeted Omega-3 Supplementation Could Save Up To €64.5bn In Healthcare Costs, Food Supplements Europe Claims

A new position paper by Food Supplements Europe calculates the potential savings that targeted supplementation with omega-3, calcium, phytosterols and vitamins D and B9 could bring for cash-strapped European governments.

Topic Drug development landscape Drug review

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