Ther-Rx Corp. and Perrigo Co. have released Gynazole-1 vaginal cream to pharmacies for prescribing. A subsidiary of K-V Pharmaceutical Co., Ther-Rx said Thursday that Gynazole-1 (butoconazole nitrate vaginal cream 2%) is now available at national and regional retail pharmacy chains nationwide.
Senior citizens aren’t comfortable with mandatory mail order for their prescriptions, a national survey commissioned by the National Community Pharmacists Association reveals.
Canada’s Rexall drug chain has rolled out a new flagship private brand called Be.better.
MinuteClinic has entered a clinical affiliation with Barnabas Health in New Jersey for health care services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Hero Nutritionals has expanded its Yummi Bears children’s gummy vitamin line with two sugar-free vitamins.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has acquired Uteron Pharma SA, a Belgium-based developer of women’s health products. Watson said Wednesday that it has completed the deal, which includes an up-front cash payment of $150 million and up to $155 million in potential future milestone payments.
Pampers is enabling toddlers to stay in their Swaddlers diapers longer. The Procter & Gamble diaper brand said Wednesday that it’s launching Pampers Swaddlers, previously available only through size 3 (16 to 28 lbs.), in sizes 4 and 5 at Target stores nationwide.
Allergan Inc. plans to acquire MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at about $958 million. The drug companies said Tuesday evening that the transaction will be done through a cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. The per-share cash offer price represents a 60% premium over
The National Community Pharmacists Association has sponsored an advertisement that calls on Congress to support pro-patient, pro-pharmacist policies.
A poll from the University of Michigan finds that most parents aren’t very concerned about the misuse of narcotic pain medicines by children and teens.
Lupin Ltd. is set to market levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets (0.1 mg/0.02 mg), an oral contraceptive, in the United States. The India-based drug maker said Tuesday that its subsidiary Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Walgreen Co. has enlisted data and measurement tools from SCIO Health Analytics to help employers get optimal benefit from the drug chain’s workplace health centers.
Schick has expanded its Hydro razor lineup for men and women with the launch of Schick Hydro 5 Disposables and Schick Hydro Silk Disposables.
A trio of products from Lansinoh Laboratories Inc. have received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval.
In the wake of some key acquisitions, H.D. Smith has established a new specialty pharmaceutical organization and promoted six executives. The drug wholesaler said Tuesday that it has created H.D.
Tony Clement, president of Canada’s Treasury Board, has announced proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations that are expected to cut red tape for Canadian pharmacies.
