VIVUS, Auxilium get sNDA approval for Stendra
VIVUS Inc. and Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. have gained Food and Drug Administration approval for a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Stendra, a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED).
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Bill to expedite sunscreen approvals makes headway
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions has approved a bill that aims to clear a regulatory backlog impeding U.S. consumer access to new sunscreen products. The committee on Wednesday passed the Sunscreen Innovation Act (S. 2141), introduced in the Senate by Sens.
Out of Africa launches Whipped & Creamy Shea Body Butters
Out of Africa has added to its skin care lineup with the launch of Whipped & Creamy Shea Body Butters.
Surescripts extends electronic prior authorization service
Surescripts is expanding its electronic prior authorization (ePA) service for e-prescribing with four national pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), including CVS/caremark and Express Scripts, and six health technology vendors.
Zarbee’s adds family immune support products to lineup
Zarbee’s Naturals, the maker of a natural cough syrup for children, has expanded its wellness offerings with a new line of immune support products for every member of the family, from infants as young as 2 months to toddlers, tweens and their parents. Zarbee’s said Tuesday that each of the four
AstraZeneca spotlights FluMist in campaign with Van Der Beek
AstraZeneca has partnered with actor James Van Der Beek on a campaign to stress the importance of getting an annual flu vaccination and to address common myths about influenza. Actor James Van Der Beek receives a FluMist Quadrivalent nasal spray flu vaccine.
Pharmavite names marketing, operations execs
Pharmavite LLC has appointed Etienne Patout as chief marketing officer and Brett Buatti as vice president of operations.
CEO takes helm at Kashi as Kellogg returns business to its roots
David Denholm has returned to Kellogg Co. as chief executive officer of its Kashi Co. natural foods business. Denholm, who began in the Kashi CEO post earlier this month, formerly was president of U.S. morning foods at Kellogg. He reports to John Bryant, Kellogg chairman and CEO.
Takeda, Orexigen set to release Contrave weight-loss pill
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. have obtained Food and Drug Administration approval for Contrave extended-release tablets, a medication for chronic weight management.
Lannett cleared to market oxycodone hydrochloride solution
Lannett Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution (100 mg per 5 ml).
The Stork conception aid launched at Canadian drug chains
Rinovum Women’s Health has introduced The Stork conception aid in Canada at Rexall and London Drugs pharmacies.
Crest debuts ‘breakthrough’ solution for sensitive teeth
Crest has launched Crest Sensi-Stop Strips, a new solution for tooth sensitivity that the oral care brand called "one of its most breakthrough product launches in a decade.
N.Y.C. New York Color enlists Demi Lovato as ambassador
Singer and actress Demi Lovato has signed on with N.Y.C. New York Color as its first global brand ambassador. Demi Lovato The Coty Inc. value cosmetics brand said Friday that Lovato will be featured in global marketing and social media campaigns to support N.Y.C.
QS/1 provides Veridikal reconciliation programs
QS/1 has begun offering Veridikal Intelligence and Veridikal’s Reconciliation program to pharmacies using its automation solutions.
FTC sues pharma firms for delaying generic AndroGel
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in federal district court alleging that AbbVie Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. illegally blocked U.S. consumers’ access to generic versions of the testosterone gel AndroGel.
AstraZeneca ships Bydureon Pen to pharmacies
AstraZeneca has rolled out the Bydureon Pen (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension, 2 mg), a treatment for type 2 diabetes, available to U.S. pharmacies.