Release Date: July 2007
Backgrounder on Passion for Life Healthcare Ltd
Formed in 1996 by managing directors Philip Artus and Alex Duggan, Surrey-based Passion for Life Healthcare has established itself in the UK and internationally as a successful manufacturer and distributor of innovative products in the OTC (over-the-counter) healthcare sector.
Philip Artus, managing director of Passion for Life Healthcare said: “Our aim is to provide consumers with easy-to-use solutions for a range of everyday healthcare problems, many of which have not been effectively addressed before”.
The Passion for Life Healthcare range includes:
Snoreeze, a market leading brand with an award-winning range of effective snoring relief products.
Snoreeze Throat Spray and Snoreeze Oral Strips which actively lubricate the soft tissues at the back of the throat to reduce vibrations that cause snoring and Snoreeze Nasal Spray which tackles snoring caused by nasal congestion by lubricating the nasal passages.
Peditech, a patented spray to eliminate the bacteria that cause foot odour.
Audiclean, a safe and natural ear cleansing wash to gently prevent the build-up of excess wax.
Bio-Fem, a range of products specially formulated for women to provide rapid, safe and effective relief from feminine discomforts, including:
Instant Active Gel, which treats bacterial vaginosis and prevents thrush and other vaginal discomforts; Instant Moisturiser, for vaginal dryness; Bio-Fem Moisturising Balm and Bio-Fem Relief Compress, which provide relief to nursing mothers from dry, cracked, sore or swollen nipples.
These unique products are leaders in their fields. In 2006, the Snoreeze Oral Strips won the ‘Most Innovative New OTC Product’ award from leading pharmaceutical journal OTC Bulletin. It has also been awarded the 2007 Boots Health and Vitamin award. Bio-Fem Instant Relief Compress has also been named as ‘Best of the best’ for breast care for nursing mothers in the 2007 TIPS awards, where products are tested by parents and midwives.
Since its creation in 1996, the company has developed and and acquired a range of products and has expanded its portfolio into new markets. As a result the company’s revenue has increase year on year, with 2006 seeing more than £5 million generated through sales.
Passion for Life Healthcare now has a confident International presence and is particularly proud of the global success of Snoreeze, for which it has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade. Passion for Life Healthcare has distributors in over 30 countries worldwide, and is delighted to be launching into new markets in 2007, including Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Australia.
Passion for Life Healthcare Ltd Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of our customers by offering superior, innovative health products; to accomplish our goals with integrity and passion.
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Notes to Editors:
- Passion for Life Healthcare’s UK headquarters employs 14 key members of staff. A further 95 people are involved in the manufacture, development and distribution of the products worldwide.
- More information about the company and the product portfolio can be found at www.passionforlife.com