Triumph Pharmaceuticals Inc. has added the new Dry Mouth Formula Oral Rinse to its SmartMouth oral care line. Featuring Moisture-Lock Technology, SmartMouth Dry Mouth Formula Oral Rinse stops dry mouth while also providing fresh breath all day, according to Triumph.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has launched Rajani, an oral contraceptive, to pharmacies in the United States. Teva said Wednesday that Rajani (drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate calcium tablets, 3 mg/0.02 mg/0.451 mg, and levomefolate calcium tablets, 0.
As part of its recently announced growth strategy, Newell Brands Inc. plans to sell its tool brands to Stanley Black & Decker in a $1.95 billion deal. Newell said Wednesday that the agreement includes its Irwin, Lenox and Hilmor brands.
Merck and Aetna have entered into a value-based agreement for the type 2 diabetes medications Januvia and Janumet (sitagliptin plus metformin).
Mylan N.V. has agreed to pay $465 million to the U.S. Department of Justice and other government agencies to resolve discrepancies about the classification of the EpiPen epinephrine auto-injector in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.
Mars Inc. plans to meld its Mars Chocolate and Wrigley segments to form one global candy business unit called Mars Wrigley Confectionery. Mars said Thursday that the move comes as its has gained full ownership of Wrigley, which it acquired in 2008.
Omron Healthcare Inc. has announced the retail launch of the Omron HEAT Pain Pro, an over-the-counter medical device that uses soothing heat and TENS technology to alleviate acute muscle and joint pain.
Hershey Co. is expanding its snack lineup with Hershey’s Cookie Layer Crunch, which the company called one of the brand’s most-anticipated offerings in over 16 years.
Next month, Pursuant Health’s national, in-store health kiosk network will begin connecting consumers to the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Risk Test.
QS/1 has released an interface that integrates its workflow process with FDS Inc.’s eNGAGE patient management platform. QS/1 said Wednesday that enabling eNGAGE Alert functionality within the QS/1 NRx and PrimeCare pharmacy management systems brings more convenience and added patient detail.
Nestlé Health Science has introduced ProNourish, a nutritional drink described as the first nationally distributed product of its kind to be low in FODMAPs for people with digestive sensitivities.
Ansell has expanded its SKYN sexual wellness collection with SKYN Excite Female Stimulating Gel. The company said SKYN Excite Gel — designed and tested by women — combines high-quality ingredients which, when used with the suggested massage technique, ensure a more exciting female sexual experience.
Karen Fondu, president of L’Oréal Paris USA, plans to retire at the end of 2016 after 37 years with the beauty care company. L’Oréal said Tuesday that Ikdeep Singh, president of the consumer products division of L’Oréal Canada, take over from Fondu as general manager for L’Oréal Paris USA.
Oral care manufacturer Ranir LLC has acquired BrushPoint, a Toronto-based maker of store-brand manual and power toothbrushes. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Ranir makes oral care products under store brands and the Plackers and Rembrandt brands.
Eisai Inc. and Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. have launched Belviq XR (lorcaserin HCl) CIV extended-release 20-mg tablets, a weight-loss medication.
Skinfix Inc. has broadened its lineup of natural, clinically proven solutions for eczema sufferers with two new extra-strength skin care products for adults and a new eczema treatment for kids.
