Supplier News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, Apr 9th, 2012

AstraZeneca launches Dutoprol

AstraZeneca has introduced Dutoprol Tablets, an anti-hypertension medication that the company described as the first and only once-daily combination with the active ingredient of Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate) extended-release tablets plus low-dose hydrochlorothiazide, offering the dual efficacy of a beta blocker and a diuretic.

VA tabs McKesson as prime Rx supplier

McKesson Corp. has been selected by the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue as its prime pharmaceutical supplier.

Prasco to roll out vancomycin capsules

Prasco Laboratories is releasing an authorized generic version of Vancocin Hydrochloride Capsules.

Takeda to acquire URL Pharma

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. plans to buy URL Pharma Inc. for $800 million.

Cardinal's Pharmacy Health Network has impact

Cardinal Health Inc. said its digital advertising network for retail pharmacies has been shown by Nielsen Co. audience research to be an effective way for advertisers to market products to consumers at the point of purchase.

Watson, Akorn release generic Vancocin

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Akorn Inc. have shipped vancomycin hydrochloride capsules, an antibiotic used to treat infections of the intestines that cause colitis.