Camber Pharmaceuticals has launched esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules, a medication for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Camber said its product, available in strengths of 20 mg and 40 mg, is a generic version of Nexium capsules from AstraZeneca.
Skinfix Inc. aims to alleviate chronic dry skin with a range of textures and hydration levels with its new Skinfix Healthy Skin regimen.
A trusted skin care solution for families for decades, Aquaphor has introduced a new product for babies.
Smith Drug Co. has hired Brian Purscell as senior vice president of pharmacy solutions, a newly created position. The J M Smith Corp.
The board of directors at AmerisourceBergen Corp. has authorized a special $2.4 billion share repurchase program.
Henry Dale Smith Sr., founder and chairman emeritus of H.D. Smith, has died at age 87. The nation’s largest independent drug wholesaler said Monday that Smith passed away in Springfield, Ill., surrounded by family and loved ones. Smith founded H.D.
Natural Health International has rolled out its Femmenessence menopause products to CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.
McKesson Corp. plans to acquire the pharmaceutical distribution division of Dublin, Ireland-based UDG Healthcare plc for about $466 million.
Carma Laboratories Inc. wants to hear from consumers who buy its Carmex lip care products. The company on Thursday announced the “Straight From Your Lips” campaign on MyCarmex.
Little Remedies has expanded its infant health care lineup with Advanced Colic Relief drops. Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. said Thursday that Little Remedies Advanced Colic Relief drops are formulated with a unique mix of herbs to provide gentle relief for colicky babies.
Philosys Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System all Kmart pharmacies.
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug portfolio with the rollout of valacyclovir and donepezil HCl tablets. The company said Wednesday that its valacyclovir product is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Valtrex, while its donepezil HCl product is a generic of Eisai Co.’s Aricept.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has joined the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Elite Partner Program. NCPDP said Wednesday that the Elite Partner Program establishes the highest level of sustained support for the council’s efforts to advance patient safety and interoperability.
Cardinal Health Inc. has unveiled a new home health care line called Hospital Quality at Home, which includes a range of over-the-counter products to help patients transition care from the hospital to their home.
Veteran health care products executive Natalie Bartner has joined Bayer HealthCare as president of Bayer Consumer Care, North America.
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has gone live with the ECRM Content Gateway, a platform designed to provide buyers, sellers, marketers and merchandisers of consumer packaged goods (CPG) and health care products and services with information to help them better compete.
