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Reporter
Washington DC, USA
+20 year(s) experience
Eileen started her journalism career as a reporter for Rose Sheet covering news relating to personal care R&D, new products, M&A and marketing, before assuming the role of managing editor. She later joined the Tan Sheet, broadening her expertise to OTC drugs and dietary supplements. Both Rose Sheet and Tan Sheet now are part of HBW Insight.
Early in her career, she served as a writer for a lobbying firm and as a blogger covering patent law news for an international law firm. Outside of Informa, her freelance work includes articles on business, art and travel. When not sitting behind her desk, Eileen is usually found running on a trail or treadmill.
HBW Insight
By Eileen Francis 08 Jan 2020
Perrigo's Ranir division purchased the brand, which includes a portfolio of antibacterial toothbrush protectors, children’s products and tongue cleaners, for an undisclosed amount from Bonfit America.
HBW Insight
By Eileen Francis 18 Dec 2019
Two CBD marketers warned by FDA in a recent crackdown are targeted in class action complaints alleging they made unsubstantiated health claims and mislabeled ‘illegal drug’ products as supplements. Complaints are a wake-up call to CBD wellness industry to ensure claims are substantiated, as the class action bar is on the prowl following the agency’s 15 warning letter blast in November.
HBW Insight
By Eileen Francis 13 Nov 2019
In latest study casting doubt on the nutrients' effect on chronic illness, researchers find vitamin D and fish oil ineffective in staving off type 2 diabetics' kidney failure. Editorial also published in JAMA says further research is needed to analyze the nutrients’ possible benefits to diabetics with chronic kidney disease.
Topic Clinical trials
HBW Insight
By Eileen Francis 27 Feb 2019
E-cigarette use among people with cancer increased from 8.5% in 2014 to 10.7% in 2017, with the greatest increase among people younger than 50, according to a JAMA Oncology study. A recently NEJM study also questions safety of growing dependence on e-cigarettes by people trying to quit smoking.
Topic Cancer
HBW Insight
By Eileen Francis 23 Jan 2019
Amazon’s Solimo supplement and Basic Care OTC lines unlikely to expand much, says Jefferies analyst Brian Tanquilut. Still, brands are well positioned against retail private label competitors, as most products are priced lower than similar products by Walgreens and CVS.
Topic Drug review
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