Sourcing Homeopathic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Controls, Arrangements
In light of recent warning letters to homeopathic manufacturers, I have received several questions regarding procurement of homeopathic active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Usually the conversations begin something like this: since I can’t test for the active ingredient how do I comply with FDA’s expectations for control of components? Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR 211.84(d)(1))…
2019-2020 HPUS Changes: What Homeopathic Companies Need to Know
The AAHP hosted a webinar in June on Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Updates 2019+2020: Essential Information Companies Need to Know. During the course of this concise webinar, Eric Foxman (Council on Pharmacy Chair, and member of the HPCUS Board of Directors) presented an overview of the activities of the Pharmacopeia Convention over the prior 12 months. Eric…
Two Additional Topics Expand Continuing Education Program for Pharmacists on Homeopathic Drugs
Topics on colds and flu and calendula were recently launched through Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE), division of Pharmacy Times®. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can receive continuing education credits after successfully completing these three-part programs. “Addressing Cold and Flu Symptoms with OTC Options: An Evaluation of Homeopathic Approaches” evaluates the interest of homeopathic medicine in…
Retail in the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic will likely be very painful formany legacy retailers such asKohl’s, J.C. Penney, and Macy’s, who are among the thousands of retailers forced to temporarily closetheirdoorsand could see an annual earnings drop of 50percent.To further complicatethis already precarious situation,other big-box retailers such as Target, Walmart Whole FoodsMarket/Amazon and Costco continue to thrive and take market share from these players even duringthisCOVID-19isolation period.
Member Meeting Recap: cGMPs, Draft Guidance, & More from AAHP
By Eric Foxman. AAHP Secretary | AAHP held a very successful Annual Member Meeting on March 6 using a video-conferencing application…
Are RCTs Really the Gold Standard of Evidence?
By Steve Mann, Director of External Regulatory Affairs, A Nelson & Co. Ltd. | Rarely do I get the opportunity to peruse the latest medical and scientific journals these days but, through some recent project work…
Online Opportunities and Responsibility
By Mark Land, AAHP President As our article on online marketing techniques shows, there’s great opportunity to increase product awareness and sales. But take caution; Do not do so at the expense of lowering the reputation of your company or the homeopathic industry. There are many tempting gray areas. One not-so-gray area is labeling an…
Homeopathy Consumers Are Online. Are You?
Online Marketing Techniques for Homeopathic Manufacturers | Many of today’s consumers are looking for natural, safe, and effective drug products—and that means they’re turning to homeopathy. In fact, at our Summit event last spring, industry consulting firm The Emerson Group shared recent homeopathy sales numbers of $1.1 billion!
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State of Homeopathic Medicines at Retail
By Mark Land, AAHP President Every year or so I survey my local CVS store for the number and type of homeopathic drug products on their shelves. This year I decided to add a few Internet retailers as well for a broader look at the market. In general, homeopathic medicines are well represented at…