Tom Gallen

Tom Gallen

Managing Editor, Europe

Birmingham, UK

Tom reports and edits European consumer health care industry news and analysis. Leading HBW Insight’s health and wellness coverage in Europe, he has been writing about the sector since 2013. Tom’s main focus is analyzing the strategies of the world's leading consumer healthcare companies, their business performance, plans and product portfolios. He also reports on regulatory topics such as novel foods and prescription-to-OTC switches.

Latest from Tom Gallen

Dermapharm Seeks To Put Stop To Spanish Slide

Dermapharm shakes up management of Arkopharma subsidiary in Spain with turnaround plan not showing results.

Alliance Pharma’s New Owners Will Instill ‘More Consumer-Oriented Mindset’

Private equity firms now in control of Alliance Pharma weighing úp plan to offload Rx business to help finance strategy to drive up sales and growth.

OTC Marketing Awards 2025 Open For Entries

Find out how to enter the OTC Marketing Awards before the 1 September entry deadline.

People On The Move: Appointments At ANEPF, Inula, Opella

A round-up of the latest consumer health people moves: ANEFP elects president; Inula Group appoints CEO; Opella names ANZ head.

Ceres Pharma Acquires Belgian Probiotics Player Vésale

Deal adds to Ceres' portfolio probiotic supplements in categories such as women's health and immunity marketed in Europe, Asia and North America.

Recordati Relying On OTC To Act As ‘Booster’ To Growth

In categories like cough & cold and gastrointestinal, OTC products have a pivotal role to play in helping Recordati hit its sales targets for the 2025-2027 period.