Product of the Year USA unveils 2018 award winners
Product of the Year USA recognized 31 products from across the consumer packaged goods market with its 2018 Product of the Year Awards.
Supplier News
Coty launches app-free virtual try-on tool for CoverGirl
Coty Inc.’s CoverGirl brand is launching what the company calls the first full-look live mobile/web try-on experience.
Crest Gum Detoxify toothpaste reaches below gum line
Crest has expanded its oral care product lineup with Gum Detoxify, a new toothpaste that’s specially formulated to improve gum health. The Procter & Gamble Co.
Waterpik debuts Sidekick, Whitening water flossers
Waterpik Inc. has ushered in what it calls a “new era in oral care products” with introduction of the Waterpik Sidekick Water Flosser and Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser.
Bausch + Lomb campaign helps raise awareness of AMD
NEW YORK – Bausch + Lomb has launched a new public service announcement and docu-series to raise awareness of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in people ages 50 and older.
Bayer hires ABC News’ Dan Childs for U.S. media relations
ABC News medical journalist Dan Childs has joined Bayer as director of external communications, with responsibility mainly for U.S. media relations. Childs started at Bayer on Feb. 5. Most recently, he served as managing editor of the ABC News medical unit, a post he has held since October 2012.
Novo Nordisk launches Ozempic, Fiasp in U.S.
Novo Nordisk has released two new diabetes medications, Ozempic (semaglutide injection 0.5 mg and 1 mg) and Fiasp (insulin aspart injection 100 units/ml), to U.S. pharmacies.
Maaraba named new senior vice president at eRx Network
eRx Network announced today that Ashton Maaraba has joined the company as senior vice president, product and partnerships effective immediately.
Osteo Bi-Flex plays doubles with Chris Evert
Osteo Bi-Flex has announced a partnership with world renowned, seven-time No. 1 professional tennis player Chris Evert. Together with Osteo Bi-Flex, Evert will help reinforce the brand’s commitment to leading the call for movement.
Amneal intros isotretinoin capsules
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched isotretinoin capsules, USP, an AB-rated generic for Accutane used to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne in 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg. The product is available in cartons containing 3 blister packs of 10 capsules each and it began shipping today.
Henkel opens two state-of-the-art R&D facilities
Henkel recently held ribbon cutting ceremonies at two new research and development facilities in Trumbull and Stamford.
Boehringer Ingelheim names Baiker as new U.S. president
RIDGEFIELD, Conn.– Boehringer Ingelheim announced that its U.S. president and chief executive officer Paul Fonteyne will retire and Wolfgang Baiker has been appointed to succeed him, effective March 1. The position will be based at the pharmaceutical company’s U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield.
Innovation founder and chairman dies
The founder and chairman of Innovation, the leading provider of Pharmacy Intelligence and pharmacy automation to the retail, hospital, government, and mail order pharmacy markets, has died.
Revlon CEO Garcia to step down, Paul Meister to take over operations
NEW YORK– Revlon announced that Fabian Garcia, president and chief executive officer of Revlon, has stepped down from his position to pursue other opportunities.
Eosera to expand capabilities, launch full ear care line
Eosera Inc. has announced that the company will expand its manufacturing capabilities and retail distribution, as well as launch a new ear care product line this year.
CutisPharma announces FDA approval for Firvanq
CutisPharma reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Firvanq (vancomycin hydrochloride) for oral solution, for the treatment of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains.