Chemist & Druggist articles from August 2005

Chemist & Druggist archives from August 2005

Counterfeit Lipitor in UK supply chain.
August 6, 2005... Pfizer is calling on Europe to ban the repackaging of original manufacturer's medicines following the discovery of counterfeit Lipitor in the legitimate UK pharmaceutical supply chain last Thursday. According to the Medicines and Healthcare...

Anti-counterfeit training.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... AAH Pharmaceuticals has produced anti-counterfeit training materials for its depot staff. The Can you spot a fake? training materials aim to help staff, particularly in the goods in and customer returns departments, to identify and act on...

Government consults on tighter, post-Shipman CD controls.(Controlled Drugs)
August 6, 2005... Measures to tighten Controlled Drugs procedures have been announced by two Government departments. Changes to prescribing, audit trails, destruction and prescription requirements for CDs have been put forward in a joint DoH and Home Office...

IN BRIEF: 3M recall.(3M Health Care)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... 3M Health Care is recalling seven lots of Aerobec Forte Autohaler and beclometasone dipropionate 250mcg inhaler after some inhalers were found with lower than expected specification results during stability testing. The affected Aerobec...

IN BRIEF: Updated guide.
August 6, 2005... Solicitors Charles Russell has updated its guide to buying and selling pharmacy businesses to include the latest pharmacy legislation. The second edition of Pharmacy Business: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers takes into account the control of...

fpa campaign packs of posters.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The fpa, formerly known as the Family Planning Association, has distributed campaign packs of posters, postcards and leaflets to over 2,000 health and related professionals in the UK in support of Sexual Health Week (August 1-7). To coincide...

Anger over plan to link contract with cheap OTCs.(over the counter)
August 6, 2005... Pharmacy representatives have reacted angrily to last week's proposals to allow PCTs to consider the cost of OTC medicines when assessing contract applications. The DoH proposed to introduce charges of up to #500 for pharmacy applications...

Retail chain boosted wholesale.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... A thriving retail pharmacy division helped pharmaceutical firm Alliance UniChem boost mid-year profits by 3.1 per cent, the company has claimed. AU, which operates 939 pharmacies, stressed that a "strong contribution" from retail pharmacy...

DoH plans to slash PCT numbers next year.(Department of Health)(primary care trusts)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The Department of Health is looking to significantly reduce the number of primary care trusts in England by October 2006. As part of its plans to deliver the NHS Improvement Plan, the DoH last week outlined how it is changing the way in...

Networked robot unveiled at HA Chemist.(Hassan Argomandkhah)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... HA Chemist in Halewood, Knowsley - the latest community pharmacy to feature a dispensing robot - was officially opened last week. At a cost of around #750,000, proprietor Hassan Argomandkhah has funded the development of not only the...

Asda opens Manchester store 100-hour pharmacy.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Asda opened a pharmacy in a 120,000sq ft store at Eastlands, Manchester, on August 3 using the 100-hour exemption. Asda's commercial manager of pharmacy, Faisal Tuddy, said there will be two full-time pharmacists at the store, with locum...

IN BRIEF: Phoenix/EAP deal.(Phoenix Healthcare Distribution acquires East Anglian Pharmaceuticals Ltd. )(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Wholesaler Phoenix has completed the acquisition of East Anglian Pharmaceuticals (EAP) after a seven-month delay. Phoenix was first given the go-ahead by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to buy EAP in December last year. But the deal was...

IN BRIEF: 25 years at PAGB.(Proprietary Association of Great Britain)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Gopa Mitra has celebrated 25 years of working for the Proprietary Association of Great Britain. At a reception last week, Ms Mitra, director of health policy and public affairs, was presented with a cartoon depicting Ms Mitra as fearless...

Society to go ahead with national pharmacy boards.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is to have national pharmacy boards in England, Scotland and Wales. The boards, which should hold their first meetings in 2006, will assist in the development of Council policy at a Great Britain level,...

Boots begins free asthma advice service.(Boots America Inc. and Asthma UK)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Fifty Boots stores across England are offering a free asthma service in conjunction with Asthma UK. The service is offered by the healthcare team and could involve a 10- minute consultation to help adults and children manage their symptoms...

DeVilbiss fails in bid to stop new oxygen service.(DeVilbiss Medequip, United Kingdom. Department of Health's contract)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... DeVilbiss Medequip has failed in its legal bid to prevent the Department of Health awarding the contracts for the new home oxygen service. The company is not intending to appeal. The case was heard at the High Court in London on July 29,...

Seroxat details will not be published.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The Government will not publish details of its investigation into whether drug companies withheld information about Seroxat (paroxetine) because it is a criminal investigation, health minister Jane Kennedy has said. At the end of the...

Lloydspharmacy sends manifesto to MPs.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Lloydspharmacy is lobbying MPs in England, Scotland and Wales with its own eight-page manifesto. The Lloydspharmacy Charter highlights how more than two million people benefit from the community pharmacy chain's services each week. The...

Script volume up 5 per cent to 686 million in England.(statistical data on prescriptions dispensed in 2004)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Prescription volume in England increased by 5.3 per cent last year to 686 million items, Government statistics. This resulted in a net ingredient cost of all prescriptions dispensed in 2004 of #8,080m, a 7.6 per cent increase on 2003,...

Tesco pre-registration trainee of the year.(James McDonald )(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... James McDonald has been named Tesco's pre-registration trainee of the year. Mr McDonald completed his training at the supermarket's Chichester branch, and will be taking up a permanent position as pharmacist at the Southampton store. All 29 of...

IN BRIEF: Co-prox to stay.(selling of co-proxamol to be based on prescriber preference)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Co-proxamol will continue to be available on a named-patient basis after the phased withdrawal of the drug is complete (C&D, Feb 5, p4). Health minister Caroline Flint said the analgesic would only be prescribed in cases of clinical need...

NEWS REVIEW: Going cheap.(pharmacy contracts' law under amendment by the Health Department)
August 6, 2005... The Government proposes linking pharmacy contracts with access to cheaper OTC medicines. Gary Paragpuri looks at its arguments for doing so Last week, the Department of Health proposed further amendments to the legislation surrounding the...

Opinion.
August 6, 2005... Our question to pharmacists this week was: Do you think pharmacy contracts should be awarded on the price of OTC medicines that would be sold there? "Yes, the pharmacist would benefit from all the hard work that goes into selling OTCs" ...

Comment from the Editor.(Royal Pharmaceutical Society Council plans pharmacy boards for England, Scotland and Wales. )(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 6, 2005... The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Council has agreed to set up three national pharmacy boards - for England, Scotland and Wales. About time, too, many pharmacists might think - especially as Westminster devolved its health powers to...

YOUR VIEWS: Taking steps to improve safety.
August 6, 2005... Shailesh Amin, a Croydon pharmacist, offers advice on... The recent article, When things go wrong, (C&D July 23 p14-15), was a welcome addition to the debate on patient safety including a profound but simple message: "Pharmacists.will need...

NORTHERN IRELAND NOTEBOOK: Pharmacy falls victim to flu.(Pharmaceutical Contractors' Committee criticizes Department of health social services and public safety )(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Pharmacy has been cut out of the flu vaccine supply chain. This seemed inevitable for many years yet, annually, the Pharmaceutical Contractors' Committee seemed to snatch it back, making the case, quite rightly, that pharmacy's involvement in...

Trying to fix what isn't broken.(nonprescription drugs price cuts)
August 6, 2005... The Government seems obsessed with reducing the price of OTC medicines (C&D, July 30, p4). Its previous attempt, which ultimately failed to bring about widespread price cuts, was based on increasing competition, but now it is claiming that...

A close up view of skin.(pharmacist puts across personal view on reasons for lack of dermatology services)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Skin is asking for pharmacists' views on gaps in primary care dermatology services (C&D, July 30, p10). Here are mine. I see a wide range of skin conditions, many of which I am able to diagnose and some...

When is a generic not a generic?(Seractil)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
August 6, 2005... I applaud innovation in our generics industry but Genus Pharmaceuticals' latest launch (C&D, July 30, p24) is so innovative that it has me stumped. Surely Seractil is not even a generic drug - nobody else makes it in this country and it has a...

CONTRACT CHECKLIST: Top repeat dispensing tips.(Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education)(medicine use reviews)
August 6, 2005... As contractors in England and Wales get to grips with their new pharmacy contract, Alastair Buxton and Angela Alexander offer some advice on two key services, repeat dispensing and medicine use reviews. These articles should be read in...

CONTRACT CHECKLIST: Success with MURs.(usage at primary care organisation )
August 6, 2005... The pages referred to in this article can be downloaded from: http://www.psnc.org.uk/uploaded_txt/advanced_service_form.pdf Before you start * Make sure your premises meet the criteria for accreditation. * Let your primary care...

PHARMACY UPDATE: Referring dyspepsia.(treatment of )
August 6, 2005... This article can help in the following CPD competencies: C1f, G1c, G1a, C1a. A list is available at www.uptodate.org.uk/home/PlanRecord.shtml Objectives * To know the `alarm' symptoms of indigestion * To be able to differentiate...

Sildenafil given go-ahead for new indication.(European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Sildenafil may soon be available for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension in the UK, following a positive response from the European Medicines Agency. EMEA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) gave a positive...

Duloxetine has green light for diabetic pain.
August 6, 2005... The antidepressant agent duloxetine has been licensed by the European Commission for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. The EC has granted the marketing authorisation for the serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake...

Working group provides analgesia guidance.(Working Group on Pain Management, Cox-2 inhibitors )(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... New pain management guidelines have been released following the recent announcements by US and European drug regulators on the adverse effects of Cox-2 inhibitors (C&D, Jul 2, p20). The international Working Group on Pain Management (WGPM)...

Topiramate may help smokers quit.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The antiepileptic drug topiramate has shown potential as a smoking cessation aid. US researchers randomised nearly 100 patients who smoked to receive topiramate at an escalating dose from 25mg to 300mg per day or placebo. After 12 weeks of...

Scriptlines: Medihoney on NHS Rx.
August 6, 2005... Medihoney has announced that its honey-based range of wound care products has been listed in Part IX of the Drug Tariff. Medihoney antibacterial wound gel is indicated for infected wounds, ulcers, surgical sites and burns, and Medihoney...

Scriptlines: Dalivit drops.
August 6, 2005... LPC Medical has announced that Dalivit multivitamin drops are back in stock at all wholesalers. Both the 25ml and 50ml pack sizes were previously in short supply. For more information: LPC Medical (UK) Ltd Tel: 01582 560393 Copyright:...

Humulin M3 prefilled pens.
August 6, 2005... Humulin M3 prefilled pens will be available from August 22. Previously only available as 10ml vials or 5x3ml cartridges, the new presentation of the human insulin product may be ordered via wholesalers or directly from Eli Lilly by faxing...

Calcichew D3 Forte in 60s.
August 6, 2005... Shire Pharmaceuticals has launched a 60 pack size of its supplement, Calcichew D3 Forte. Each tablet contains calcium carbonate 1250mg (equivalent to 500mg elemental calcium and 400IU colecalciferol (equivalent to 10mcg vitamin D3). ...

Mum's cool solution puts an end to scalded mouths.(Mac & Cool food cooling dish)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Many mums will tell you that trying to quickly cool down a hot meal for a hungry toddler can be tricky. Now a new invention to end the problem that has proved popular in the USA is available to British parents. Called the Mac & Cool and...

Hand cleanser to stop MRSA.
August 6, 2005... Pasante Healthcare is introducing an anti-MRSA hand cleanser called Safe Hands into independent pharmacies. According to Pasante, the foaming hand cleanser is proven to kill MRSA and reduce bacteria growth on skin. It's alcohol-free to...

Aquafresh brushes are relaunched.
August 6, 2005... GSK has relaunched its Aquafresh range of toothbrushes. There's a new Flex trademark icon and toothbrushes have been given simpler, more impactful names such as Clean & White and Clean Deep. Some variants also have improved bristles and...

Own-label haemorrhoid cream for AAH.
August 6, 2005... AAH Pharmaceuticals has extended its range of own-brand products to include a haemorrhoid cream. Called Vantage Pharmacy Haemorrhoid Cream, it contains lidocaine hydrochloride, zinc oxide, bismuth oxide, cinnamic acid and benzoic acid. The...

More help for snorers.
August 6, 2005... Snoreeze Throat Spray has been relaunched with an improved formulation and new packaging. Also new to the range are Snoreeze Oral Strips. The new Throat Spray now includes a shperulite formula. Spherulites are multilayered microspheres...

Calpol goes GSL in a bottle.(Pfizer Consumer Healthcare's general sales list )(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Calpol has seen the first part of a wave of activity with the general sales list availability of Calpol Infant Suspension 100ml bottles. This P to GSL switch for a bottle precedes the GSL availability of Calpol 6+ Fastmelts 12s planned for...

INSIGHT: Bioterrorism.
August 6, 2005... In the second of two articles, Professor Danny Burke describes biological weapons and the role of pharmacists This article covers biological warfare agents, focusing on their mechanisms and time courses of action, major symptoms of exposure...

ORALCARE: Open wide.(consumer education for dental health, United Kingdom. National Health Service)
August 6, 2005... As some people struggle to find an NHS dentist, pharmacy advice on good oral hygiene has never been more important. Sarah Thackray reports Media pictures of people queuing around the block in a desperate effort to get on the list for an NHS...

ORALCARE: Mouth cancer checks will save lives.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The number of mouth cancer cases is increasing faster than any other cancer in the UK, according to The British Dental Health Foundation which is calling for regular mouth cancer examinations. A recent study by French-based International...

ORALCARE: Clean sweep.
August 6, 2005... The Aquafresh range of toothbrushes is being relaunched in an effort to make it less confusing for customers. The range now comprises four premium brushes - Tooth & Tongue from Extreme Clean, Clean & White from Extreme Clean, Clean Deep and...

ORALCARE: Clean with a zing.(Aquafresh Extreme Clean Intense Rush introduced by GlaxoSmithKline AB)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Latest addition to the Aquafresh Extreme Clean toothpaste range is Extreme Clean Intense Rush. The toothpaste is formulated with an intense flavour designed to give a zingy taste. Retailing at #2.49 for 100ml, the toothpaste comes in...

ORALCARE: Brush-on whitener.(Brilliant Whitestick introduced)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... A brush-on tooth whitening pen is the latest addition to the Brilliant range which is manufactured in the USA. Brilliant Whitestick (rsp #8.99) is claimed to lift teeth colour by up to three shades in seven days. The peroxide-free...

ORALCARE: Powerful steps.(product introduction by Oral-B Laboratories)
August 6, 2005... Oral-B Laboratories has introduced two rechargeable power toothbrushes which provide an introductory step into using power products. Both toothbrushes come with bespoke brush-heads to suit different consumer benefits. Oral-B Vitality...

ORALCARE: Mouthwash sales.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The mouthwash market (the third largest oralcare sector) is experiencing growth of 11.9 per cent in regular mouthwash and 8.1 per cent in medicated mouthwash/sprays. However, penetration is still very low, with only 15 per cent of women...

ORALCARE PRODUCT NEWS: Spray hits the spot.
August 6, 2005... Aloclair has been introduced in a convenient spray format. The spray is designed to leave a lasting protective coating over mouth ulcers, helping to reduce irritation and soreness. It is formulated to be pleasant tasting, non stinging and...

ORALCARE PRODUCT NEWS: Soothing news.
August 6, 2005... Over 70 per cent of consumers suffer with mouth ulcers, according to latest research by GR Lanes Heath Products. A new survey shows that 28 per cent of respondents found talking to be painful while 20 per cent claimed mouth ulcers affected...

ORALCARE PRODUCT NEWS: Sensitive tale.
August 6, 2005... Sensodyne will be on national TV until mid November with a campaign that highlights the benefits of using Sensodyne Gentle Whitening. The commercial features a genuine member of the public talking about her sensitive teeth and her...

ORALCARE PRODUCT NEWS: Natural offers.
August 6, 2005... Weleda's concentrated natural Medicinal Gargle is being promoted with a `6 for 5' trade offer of #16.10 this summer. The product can be used as a mouthwash for daily freshness or as a gargle for the symptomatic relief of sore throats and tender...

ORALCARE PRODUCT NEWS: Own-brand success.(Numark toothbrushes)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Oralcare sales are 104 per cent up on last year for the Numark own- brand range. Helen Groves, own-brand controller at Numark, attributes this improved performance to the launch of own-brand toothbrushes a year ago. She believes Numark...

ORALCARE PRODUCT NEWS: Toothfairy adds sparkle.
August 6, 2005... For that extra sparkle, temporary tooth crystals provide a fashion accessory for the teeth. Toothfairy Temporary Tooth Crystals (rsp #9.99) is a new kit containing five Swarovski crystals with individual `wands' - small brushes that are...

ORALCARE PRODUCT NEWS: New look for saliva substitute.
August 6, 2005... A new look has been introduced for the AS Saliva Orthana range for xerostomia (dry mouth). The pH neutral saliva substitute products contain fluoride and are formulated using a naturally occurring mucin similar to that found in human...

ORALCARE PRODUCT NEWS: Go-between for pharmacies.
August 6, 2005... The Swedish TePe interdental range has been introduced in retail packs for pharmacies. The brushes are available in seven colour-coded sizes to suit varying interdental spaces. The range includes multi-pack toothbrushes, plastic...

SPOTLIGHT ON RECRUITMENT: Pointing pharmacists in the right direction.(Medacs Pharmacy)
August 6, 2005... Medacs has been placing pharmacists across the industry for more than half a century. Jane Ellis finds out what advice it gives to candidates Medacs Pharmacy was established in 1954. It was the first agency to open its doors to pharmacy...

Telling it like it is.(Lloydspharmacy )(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... It's a tricky one, this. Do we describe how Lloydspharmacy has been a sponsor of an award-winning youth arts weekend where youngsters were encouraged to "express their thoughts and feelings on issues that directly affect them" through a variety...

Cegedim - Appointment.(Mark Holliday)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Mark Holliday has joined pharmacy software company Cegedim as customer services director. Mr Holliday will be responsible for managing the company's existing clients and helping pharmaceutical companies achieve greater sales and marketing...

Commission on Human Medicines - Appointment.(Gordon Duff)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Gordon Duff has been named chairman of the Commission on Human Medicines, the new body that will replace the Medicines Commission and the Committee on Safety of Medicines this autumn. Professor Duff is currently CSM chairman and director of...

Herbal Medicines Advisory Committee - Appointment.(Philip Routledge)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Philip Routledge has been appointed chair of the new Herbal Medicines Advisory Committee (HMAC). Professor Routledge is currently a member of the Medicines Commission and clinical pharmacology professor at Cardiff University's medical school....

AstraZeneca - Appointment.(David Brennan)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... David Brennan will take over from Sir Tom McKillop as chief executive of AstraZeneca on January 1. The appointment marks an upward move for Mr Brennan, who is currently an executive director of AZ Plc, and executive vice-president of AZ North...

Protherics - Appointment.(Bryan Morton)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The biopharmaceuticals firm Protherics has announced the appointment of Bryan Morton as a non-executive director. Mr Morton moves from speciality pharmaceutical company Zeneus where he was chief executive officer, and he has previously held a...

In support of Action Medical Research.(research)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Five staff from West Midlands Co-op have trekked 20 miles and driven 974 miles within 24 hours in support of Action Medical Research. The team, which remained together during the course of the challenge, aimed to raise around #1,800 for the...

OTC: COMMENT.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... First the heatwave, then, just as the school holidays start (and as Over The Counter goes to press), we are back to the more traditional British summer - damp and soggy. But whatever the weather, this is still the peak of the holiday...

OTC: Warning to pregnant mums of `stealth' vitamin A.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Pregnant women have been warned that taking a multivitamin could harm their unborn baby. The warning came following an investigation by the Birth Defects Foundation Newlife and Oxfordshire Trading Standards. The charity's helpline...

OTC: Now it's the turn of herbals to go under the EU spotlight.
August 6, 2005... Following the EU Directive on VMS, David Reissner and Noel Wardle, members of the Healthcare Regulatory Team at Charles Russell, Solicitors, look at the future of herbal practice in the UK In March 2004, the European Union issued a...

OTC: Europe backs controls on vitamin and mineral supplements.
August 6, 2005... There has been mixed reaction to news that the European Court decided to tighten rules on the sale of vitamins and minerals. The decision means an upper limit to doses of vitamins and minerals and, while the vast majority of products...

OTC: RPSGB and NPA join Pet Health Council.(Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)(National Pharmaceutical Association)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The Pet Health Council (PHC), which works to promote the health and welfare of pets and people, has increased the input from human health organisations. The PHC has an expert panel of medical and veterinary professionals and provides...

OTC: Going green with Shrek.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Staff from the Co-op Pharmacy in Larkhall, Bath, took Shrek as their theme for the town's annual Gala Day and joined the carnival parade in the Co-op Far Far-Macy decorated minibus. Pharmacy assistant Bobbie Rankin said the decision to take...

OTC: #76,000 for the tsunami relief effort.(Lloydspharmacy)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Staff and customers of Lloydspharmacy have raised #76,000 for the tsunami relief effort which has been shared between UNICEF, tsunami relief charity Merlin and The British Red Cross. The total includes #25,600 raised by staff and customers and...

OTC: Dates for your diary.
August 6, 2005... * September 16,17 and 18: The Yoga Show, The National Hall, Olympia. Friday and Saturday: 10.00am-6.30pm. Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm More than 200 exhibitors from all types of yoga disciplines and allied sectors, plus more than 200...

OTC: Camera recycling initiative from Swains.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Swains is launching a new single-use recycling scheme for Kodak Express mini-lab retailers. Each member of the network will receive four new Kodak single-use flash camera packs, worth over #20, for every full bag of recycled cameras...

OTC: Burinder wins Counterpart draw.(Cheema, Burinder)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Burinder Cheema, a pharmacy assistant at the West Midlands Co-op in Tipton, is the winner of the June Cambridge Counterpart draw. Burinder, 20, has worked in the pharmacy since September and is now about to start a dispensing diploma. She...

OTC: Days, weeks and months.
August 6, 2005... The following health promotion events are among those planned in coming weeks: AUGUST * August 1-7: Sexual Health Week. Organised by the fpa, this year's campaign focuses on the economics of sexual health. More information from:...

OTC: IN BRIEF: Ransom and Optima join forces.(William Ransom & Son Plc)(Optima Health Ltd)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... William Ransom & Son Plc and Optima Health Ltd, the aloe vera and natural products company, have combined their businesses. The combined companies now boast the UK market leading glucosamine and aloe vera products, the number two nappy rash...

OTC: IN BRIEF: Tipping the scales.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... The Exorex range is being promoted with a new campaign featuring the Exorex mermaid, designed to show that beautiful skin lies beneath psoriasis scales. Exorex Lotion contains 1 per cent prepared coal tar and the range includes hair and body...

OTC: IN BRIEF: Hear about Eurax.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2005... Eurax anti-itch creams and lotions aim to take the sting out of summer with a radio campaign emphasising their role as a summer family essential. Eurax contains the active ingredient crotamiton and can be used to soothe itches from insect bites...