Novo Nordisk’s Levemir approved for wider pediatric use
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared Novo Nordisk to market its Levemir insulin for use in children ages two to five years with type 1 diabetes.
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TWIST-IT, Bugables stickers thwart mosquitoes
PIC Pest Free Living has rolled out TWIST-IT and Bugables Mosquito Repellent Stickers, which provide a new level of convenience in protection against the summertime pests. Bugables and TWIST-IT stickers eliminate the need to apply repellent on the skin.
Dr. Reddy’s to market store-brand Prevacid
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched over-the-counter lansoprazole delayed-release capsules in the U.S. market. The company said Monday that its 15-mg lansoprazole capsules come in pack sizes of 14-, 28- and 42-count and will be marketed under store brand labels in the United States.
Pharmacists in Ontario face cutbacks
The Ontario government is consulting with pharmacy industry stakeholders on achieving $55 million (Canadian) in savings in drug spending, according to the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS).
UrgentRx eyes bigger retail distribution
Over-the-counter medicine startup UrgentRx is readying for national expansion. The company said Monday that it has closed on $3 million round of financing, led by Los Angeles-based venture-capital fund JUMP Investors.
Study: Fraction of shoppers make or break new CPG products
The success of a newly launched consumer package goods (CPG) product rests in the hands of just a tiny fraction of shoppers, a study by Catalina Marketing Corp. finds. Catalina said Monday that the report, titled "New Products and the Pivotal Consumer," reveals that on average only 1.
Catalina’s new tool helps sharpen digital media
Catalina Marketing Corp. has unveiled Catalina BuyerVision, a purchase-based targeting solution for consumer packaged goods advertisers that boosts the efficiency of digital media.
Mexican diaper rash product hits U.S. chain store shelves
Pasta De Lassar Andromaco, a leading diaper rash treatment and skin protectant for decades in Mexico, is making its debut in the United States. In the U.S., Pasta De Lassar diaper rash treatment will be supported by TV and social media campaigns.
Toothbrush Shield provides antimicrobial oral care
IntelliDent has launched the Toothbrush Shield, which the company said creates a new product category in oral care for pharmacies nationwide. The Toothbrush Shield The E4 Technologies Inc. division said Friday that the Toothbrush Shield "acts like a surgical mask for your toothbrush.
Wasson gauges Walgreens’ position as market shifts
As the new chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Greg Wasson exudes a sense of confidence despite the considerable challenges faced by the retail pharmacy industry.
As market shifts, Wasson assesses Walgreens’ position
During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting here last month, Greg Wasson, the organization’s new chairman, exuded a sense of confidence despite the considerable challenges faced by the industry.
Merlo: CVS Caremark firing on all cylinders
CVS Caremark Corp. is right where it needs to be to thrive in today’s increasingly complex health care market, president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said at the company’s annual shareholders meeting here.
Rx loses round in PBM lawsuit
Pharmacy advocates are pressing ahead with a lawsuit to stop the merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc. despite a judge’s refusal to grant a preliminary injunction freezing the transaction. On April 25 U.S.
Pharmacists in Ontario face cuts
The Ontario government is consulting with pharmacy industry stakeholders on achieving $55 million (Canadian) in savings in drug spending, according to the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS).
Work on Rite Aid refinancing progresses
Rite Aid Corp. has added to a debt offering initiated earlier this year, drawing a favorable response from credit rating agencies. The drug chain plans to issue $426 million in senior unsecured notes due in 2020 to help fund a refinancing of debt. This month the company began a cash tender