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52 Sunday, August 11, 2013 SUN & SKIN CARE RESEARCH PRODUCTS SHIELD AND NOURISH YOUR SKIN Great skin is beauty from within. Sun & Skin Care Research, LLC is dedicated to shielding and nourishing the skin of sun lovers everywhere, in and out of the rays, every day and in every way. With more than 2 million cases of skin cancer reported annually in the U.S., Americans recognize more than ever that the first and most important line of defense against cancer damage and aging caused Crunchies Food Company (Cont'd. from p. 1) Products Expo West and on shelves nationwide this summer, the Little Crunchies line features four freeze-dried fruit flavors – Strawberries, Strawberries & Bananas, Apples & Bananas, and Strawberries & Mangoes – each featuring a distinct Looney Tunes character, including Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy Duck and Taz. A fun, tasty and irresistible way to introduce nutritious fruits into a young person's diet, Little Crunchies live up to their name by featuring little pieces for the small hands and mouths of kids from ages one and up. While children will invariably be drawn to Little Crunchies' colorful and creative packaging featuring their favorite Looney Tunes characters, parents will appreciate the new line's powerhouse nutrients and convenient resealable 1-ounce. packages – perfect for lunch boxes, family outings and afternoon snacks. Ranbaxy (Cont'd. from p. 1) acquired 13 skincare products from Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2007. Dermatology is a legacy business for Ranbaxy because of its strong experience in the research, development, and marketing of dermatological brands in global markets. Not only is dermatology a space where economics can be more efficiently managed, but it is also a broad marketplace, spanning teenagers to seniors (from acne to eczema, etc). Now, more than ever, society is putting greater emphasis on aesthetics. Dermatological conditions often tend to Telemanager Technologies (Cont'd. from p. 1) necessary for both retaining customers and attracting new ones. Pharmacies are quickly moving beyond just dispensing medications, and are looking to provide additional services and improve patients' adherence and compliance. Pharmacy chains are looking for innovative ways to meet customer demands and service requirements. CD: How is TeleManager evolving its product line to help pharmacies stay on top of these challenges? VG: Through our iRefill Connect suite of products, TeleManager is leading the charge to deliver innovative pharmacy automation applications and services. Some of the options included in iRefill Connect are our Outbound Messaging, by the sun is a superior sunscreen. It was for that reason that Sun & Skin Care Research was founded. Since its inception in Cocoa, Fla., in 1989, Sun & Skin Care Research has been dedicated to delivering the newest and best skin protection for every environment. Today, Sun & Skin Care Research develops, manufactures, and distributes globally the Like all Crunchies products, Little Crunchies' freeze-dried fruits are allnatural with no added sugars or preservatives. Gluten free, Kosher, vegan and non-GMO, Crunchies' products provide an incomparable blend of taste and nutrition. Crunchies are made in the U.S. through a unique freeze-drying process in which individually frozen fruits are placed in a refrigerated vacuum chamber that removes up to 97 percent of the moisture. This special process gives Crunchies their crunchy texture and allows them to retain a high percentage of the nutritious enzymes that are invariably lost through traditional heat drying. Commenting on the partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Crunchies' President and CEO Jim Lacey said, "We are thrilled to join with such beloved and timeless Looney Tunes characters to help young people be chronic and need to be treated on an individual basis to reach the best outcome for patients. This includes having multiple therapy options available to healthcare professionals. "The decision to move deeper into the dermatology market was a strategic one, allowing Ranbaxy to expand its experience and expertise in some key therapy areas and making valuable therapeutic options available to treat various dermatological conditions," notes Ashish Anvekar, who heads Ranbaxy's brand division. Most recently, in late November 2012, Ranbaxy launched Absorica, its first new NDA drug for the U.S. mar- Facebook app, mobile app, and interactive text messages and websites. We strongly believe in giving patients the tools they prefer to take control of their healthcare. Increasingly, the way patients want to do this is through the latest technologies, and we've addressed this by adding social media and text messaging applications to our suite of products. CD: How are the Internet, mobile devices and social media changing the way patients are choosing to interact with their pharmacies? VG: Consumer behavior has changed. They now want to interact with pharmacies while they are on the go – in fact, they are demanding greater mobile access. We've paid a lot of attention to our iRefill Mobile application, making it Chain Drugstore Daily world's leading skin care products. All of these products are made right in Florida―indeed, the labels fly an American flag and read "Proudly Made in Cocoa." The company's burgeoning portfolio of brands includes the iconic Ocean Potion®, NO-AD®, and PARROT HEAD™ from Margaritaville®. In keeping with its long-term diversification strategy, Sun & Skin Care Research recently acquired the popular sunscreen label Bull Frog®. Bull Frog is a historic brand founded on a legacy of innovation. Launched in California in 1985, Bull Frog originally was designed to meet the extreme solar protection demands of surfers and was the first sun care brand to offer serious water resistance properties. It was also the first mass-marketed dual purpose sunscreen and insect repellent line. Bull Frog has expanded its appeal beyond surfers and is well-loved by active people who want a top-shelf sunscreen that won't wash away and leave skin exposed to harmful UVA/UVB rays. Sun & Skin Care Research is positioned as a nimble player ready to compete in multiple markets with the giants of the skin care business as worldwide concern about skin cancer continues to mount. For more information about Sun & Skin Care Research, visit www.sscrllc.com. discover the fun and appeal of healthier eating. Given the widespread popularity of Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes family, we feel confident Little Crunchies will quickly become one of the most successful product launches in Crunchies' history." "Whether it's the classic Looney Tunes shorts that moms and dads know and love or today's popular The Looney Tunes Show on Cartoon Network, which is introducing a new generation to the antics of Bugs Bunny and his gang, we know these characters are relevant to the entire family," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Domestic Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We are proud to be partnering with Crunchies to bring the ingredient of fun to these healthier snacks." Company, LLC has created a nationally distributed line of freeze-dried fruits and vegetables that are redefining healthy snacking for the 21st century. Free of additives, chemicals, preservatives or unhealthy ingredients, Crunchies are "Nature's Ultimate Snack Food." For more information, visit www.crunchiesfood.com or call 888-997-1866. ket, which is indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne in patients 12 years of age and older. Absorica is part of Ranbaxy's strategy to invest in clinical trials in the U.S. and launch NDAs based on its clinical successes. Currently, the company is conducting a number of clinical trials and hopes to continue growing this important therapeutic area in order to help patients attend to their skincare needs. Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited entered the U.S. generic pharmaceutical market in 1995, introducing its first product under the Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (RPI) label in January 1998. Since then, RPI's generic line has experienced consistent growth and expansion over the years. To date, Ranbaxy has filed with the U.S. FDA 223 Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) and has approval for 135+ applications with 80+ pending final approval. Ranbaxy manufactures and markets products in several therapeutic areas, and notably in dermatology. About Crunchies Food Company, LLC Founded in 2006, Crunchies Food more practical and patient-friendly. It allows patients not only to order prescription refills, but also to have 2-way text communication with the pharmacy, and it also includes enhanced adherence tools such as refill reminders and alarms to remind the patient to take their medications on time. Whether the interaction with a pharmacy is via a mobile app, Facebook, text message, or a website, TeleManager is all about giving pharmacies the tools to let their patients drive the way they want to communicate with their pharmacy. CD: What do you think would be beneficial for the pharmacists at NACDS to look for at your booth? VG: TeleManager's patented, cloudbased IVR technology products present pharmacies a great value proposi- About Warner Bros. Consumer Products Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world. Looney Tunes and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ©Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. For more information, visit Crunchies in booth 3045, visit www.crunchies food.com or call 888-997-1866. For more information, call 888-RANBAXY, fax 904-880-9645, visit www.ranbaxyusa.com or www.ranbaxy.com, or stop by booth #2919. tion: innovative technology for communicating with patients in a costeffective way. NACDS attendees should stop by our booth to see our innovative iRefill Connect products: iRefill Voice, iRefill Mobile, iRefill Facebook, iRefill Text, iRefill Web, iRefill Messaging and iRefill Telecom. Pharmacists can see how iRefill Connect products integrate with pharmacy management systems to post refill requests in real time, allow customers to get real-time status of refills, and more. iRefill Connect also allows pharmacies to have custom branding for their applications and delivers sophisticated analytics using the iRefill Mobile portal. For more information, stop by booth 3216, visit www.telemanager.com, call 973-6796500, or email sales@telemanager.com.