Ezy Dose® pill organizers from Apothecary Products awarded “Ease of Use” certification

BURNSVILLE, MINN. – The only pill organizers endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation® come from Apothecary Products, a global leader in consumer wellness products.

The Ezy Dose® push button line, including the Push Button AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer, has been certified by the Arthritis Foundation as an Ease of Use product. The Arthritis Foundation states that, “Ease of Use products have been specifically designed and certified to make tasks easier for people who live in pain.” Products such as the Ezy Dose push button pill organizers remove some of the burden of accomplishing everyday tasks for those suffering any level of arthritis pain.

“Our purpose is to help consumers improve their health and wellness, and we are committed to designing products that do that,” said Marketing Director Dan Flygare. “A push button on a pill organizer is a simple but highly effective way to help make an everyday task a little easier.”

Ezy Dose Push Button Pill Organizers were designed by pharmacists and feature large, strain-free push buttons that pop open each compartment, removing the burden on fingers or hands caused by pinching or pulling. The push button grants easy access to the pill organizer, allowing even those with arthritis pain or dexterity concerns to organize their daily medications to prevent confusion and aid in sticking to a correct and consistent medication plan.

In addition to the Push Button AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer, other Ezy Dose pill planners that fall under the Ease of Use certification include:

• Ezy Dose Push Button Weekly Pill Organizer (Med)
• Ezy Dose Push Button Weekly Pill Organizer (XL)
• Ezy Dose Push Button Weekly Pill Organizer (2XL)
• Ezy Dose Push Button Weekly AM/PM Pill Organizer
• Ezy Dose Push Button Medtime Planner (2XL)

“Pill organizers make it easier to keep track of which medications you’ve already taken,” said Senior Marketing Manager Jennifer Kallemeyn. “This is especially important when you have multiple medications to take in a day, take different medications on different schedules, or need to take certain medications at specific times. It can be a lot to remember, but a pill planner can help keep things organized.”

The Ease of Use program uses independent testers to ensure products that earn this endorsement make everyday tasks easier for those living with arthritis. Arthritis affects 54 million adults and 300,000 children in the U.S., making it the number one cause of disability in the country. As such, products that earn the Ease of Use label are making everyday tasks easier for a large portion of the population.

“Apothecary Products is proud to be a part of the solution,” Flygare said.

About Apothecary Products:
Founded in 1975, Apothecary Products is a global leader in consumer wellness products. Apothecary Products brands help consumers improve their health and wellness and support pharmacists and the patients they serve with innovative pharmacy products. Apothecary Products’ retail brands, Ezy Dose®, Flents®, Protechs® and Wipe ‘N Clear® are market leaders in medication management, pharmacy supply and eye, ear and injury care. Apothecary Products is a worldwide partner with the majority of US retailers (food, drug, mass, club), independent pharmacies and drug wholesalers and has an international presence in over 80 countries. Acquired by Norwest Equity Partners in 2014, Apothecary Products is poised to grow its leadership position by offering the best in branded consumer products and pharmacy supplies to all major classes of trade.

Three popular Bamboobies products will now range from XS to XXL

BURNSVILLE, MINN. – Bamboobies, the consumer brand dedicated to empowering moms from the first moment they consider motherhood, through pregnancy, and after baby arrives, is delivering on that promise by expanding its size range for three popular products. The yoga nursing bra, seamless nursing tank, and super strappy nursing bra are now available in sizes XS to XXL.

“I’ve always admired the softness of Bamboobies products, and now I’ll be able to wear a size that fits more comfortably,” one Bamboobies mom said.

Bamboobies apparel is carefully crafted for the ultimate in comfort while focusing on renewable resources and natural or organic ingredients. It’s a balance of comfort, durability, and sustainability that doesn’t require sacrifices – motherhood already has enough of that.

“When you’re in the midst of pregnancy or the postpartum period, when there are so many decisions to make and things to think about, it’s reassuring to have a brand like Bamboobies that you trust to provide quality and support,” said another Bamboobies mom. “Their dedication to inclusivity and the reality of motherhood is what really sets Bamboobies apart.”

The three products to spearhead expanded sizes have gained popularity for their unique features:

The bestselling yoga nursing bra in signature hibiscus pink.

The yoga nursing bra is a longtime staple in the Bamboobies wardrobe and a favorite of Bamboobies mamas. It features an adjustable and stylish keyhole back, nursing clips with drop-down cups, and the same ultra-soft rayon construction, made from bamboo fabric, as most Bamboobies products.

Specs:

• Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
• Color options: Hibiscus, Jet Black, Lunar Grey
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
• All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
• Clasp: Hook & eye with four rows of three eyes
• Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
• Foam bra cup inserts: 100% polyester lining; 100% polyurethane foam

The stylish super strappy nursing bra now comes in sizes XS-XXL.

The super strappy nursing bra has a strap style that’s both fashionable and functional, offering extra support across the upper back with a fun design. The easy nursing clips and drop-down cups allow for easy access to breastfeeding, and the stretchy fabric maintains its shape as it grows with a mother’s changing body throughout pregnancy and adjusts with milk supply and other postpartum factors.

Specs:

• Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
• Color options: Pink, Jet Black
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
• All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
• Clasp: Hook & eye with four rows of three eyes
• Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
• Foam bra cup inserts: 100% polyester lining; 100% polyurethane foam

Bamboobies’ seamless nursing tank now comes in extended sizes

The seamless nursing tank offers a seamless, wire-free design that provides light support for nursing mothers or even throughout pregnancy. The tank is long and stretchy, and forgiving of a mother’s changing body while providing comfort and coverage. It’s versatile as a layering piece and has nursing clasps and drop-down cups for easy access breastfeeding.

Specs:

• Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
• Color options: Pirate Black, Titanium
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
• All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
• Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
• Improved bra shoulder straps

“These products have successfully seen numerous women through their pregnancies and ‘fourth trimesters’ – the first three months of the postpartum period,” said Julia Augdahl . “We wanted to ensure everyone can benefit from the comfort and softness of a Bamboobies nursing bra. After all, breastfeeding in comfort should be universal.” Bamboobies plans to introduce expanded sizes to other product lines in the near future.

Beyond apparel, Bamboobies products include nursing pads, balms and creams, specialized drink mixes to ease morning sickness, increase energy, or boost lactation supply, and diaper rash solutions for baby. The brand further supports expecting and new mothers through real-life advice and a welcoming community to empower moms to feel confident throughout the motherhood experience.

About Bamboobies:
Created by a real-life mom who was frustrated at the lack of reusable and comfortable nursing pads, Bamboobies combines smart design and baby-and-mom-friendly components to provide worry-free, effective products that support and empower every mom at every stage of her motherhood journey. From our materials to our ingredients, our products are thoughtfully crafted to look great, feel good, and work well.

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La Palma, CA – March 28, 2018 – Today, the Innovation Lab, a subsidiary of The Innovation Institute, which serves as its health care incubator, announced the rollout of the CVS HealthTM Elevating Arm Sling, a custom-designed hand elevation support. In partnership with Apothecary Products, LLC, the Elevating Arm Sling is now available in CVS Pharmacy locations across the U.S.

The Elevating Arm Sling was developed by Mark Elzik, MD, an orthopaedic hand surgeon for Mission Hospital, part of the Providence St. Joseph Health system. This health system is one of the six member owner investor health systems of The Innovation Institute.

Dr. Elzik said, “I couldn’t be more pleased to see this product now available to help the over 2,600,000 people who experience hand and wrist medical procedures annually.” He added, “While elevation is a key element of pre and post-surgical care, many patients don’t properly elevate their hand following an injury or after surgery. This can lead to swelling, pain and prolonged healing and follow-up visits. I designed the Elevating Arm Sling to target these problems.”

President and Chief Executive Officer for Apothecary Products, LLC, Nathan Hanson, said, “Our company’s purpose is to make life better for people and those who they care for. We do this by partnering with organizations like Innovation Lab and innovators like Dr. Elzik to make self-care solutions that are safe and simple to use.” He added, “the Elevating Arm Sling is an intuitive solution that is designed to make the time after surgery a little better for our consumers. We are proud to play a part in bringing this innovative new product to market.”

“The Elevating Arm Sling was developed by an innovative surgeon with fresh eyes who observed that a redesigned sling could significantly improve his patients’ healing,” said Ryan Kelly, Innovation Lab general manager. “We are excited to have partnered with Apothecary Products and see this product make its debut at CVS Pharmacy. We anticipate bringing to market many more medical products that are generated from ideas submitted by frontline health care professionals. These innovators witness, first-hand, where improvements can be made to improve the lives of the people they care for.”

The Elevating Arm Sling (also called WingSling™) is designed for patients requiring ambulatory hand or wrist elevation following surgery or injury. The device securely elevates the hand above the heart with an ergonomically sound design and custom fit that can be worn comfortably for long periods of time. The design incorporates an innovative pulley system to raise and lower the arm while the forearm sleeve supports the wrist with minimal pressure points, while preserving full range of motion for digits of the elevated hand. The proprietary elbow pocket creates the desired angle and tucks the arm in close to the body. The padded cross body support minimizes neck strain. The design allows for ambidextrous use and is easily adjustable to fit most people. The device is available at CVS without a prescription, and will be coming soon to health systems across the U.S.

About The Innovation Institute & Innovation Lab
The Innovation Institute is an independent, for-profit LLC structured to cultivate innovative solutions to transform healthcare delivery. The Innovation Institute is owned by non-profit health systems.  This collaborative taps into physicians, employees, and industry business partners to incubate and commercialize new medical products and ideas through its Innovation Lab. Comprised of three distinct elements – an innovation lab, an investment fund, and a shared services group (Enterprise Development Group), The Institute strives to “do more, with less, for more people.” For more information, visit www.ii4change.com

About Apothecary Products, LLC
Apothecary Products, LLC is a leading innovator, manufacturer, marketer, and supplier of simple self-care solutions, pharmacy supplies and wellness aids. With our Ezy Dose®, Ezy Dose Kids®, Ezy Dose Self Care®, and Flents® brands, Apothecary Products offers simple health and wellness solutions to consumers and healthcare professionals alike. The Apothecary team is focused on categories that make a difference in the lives of consumers, caregivers and the people that they care for: Medication Management, Eye and Ear Wellness, First Aid, and behind-the-counter Pharmacy Solutions. Apothecary Products offers both branded and private label solutions to our valued customers, including national and independent retail pharmacies, food, mass, and warehouse club retailers, as well as distributors and wholesalers worldwide.

Find more information about Apothecary Products, LLC at www.apothecaryproducts.com.

Media Contacts:

Francine Marlenée, 714.735.3767 or Francine.marlenee@ii4change.com

Jean Roskam, 952.890.1940 or jroskam@apothecaryproducts.com