Reported revenues for January-March up 10.2% to $1.43bn, with around half the growth coming on sales of Hero Mighty Patch acne treatments. Price increases drove Q1 revenue growth across other categories with volume largely flat.

An end to US COVID-19 PHE on 10 April doesn’t end inflationary pressure on prices for consumer packaged goods. OTC, supplements and personal care product firms could be reporting consumers during Q1 were going along with price increases, opting for less expensive options or buying less.

Firm promoting its longest-marketed brand, which accounts for 40% of revenues and includes oral and personal care lines as well as household products, with “Give it the Hammer” campaign.

“You won't be seeing us buying devices in the future,” says CEO Matthew Farrell. Acquisitions won’t have lower profile in growth strategy and it’s investing behind boosting returns from its most recent additions, acne patch firm Hero Cosmetics and TheraBreath mouthwashes, toothpastes and lozenges.