Cumberland, Pernix in pact to promote Omeclamox-Pak
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Pernix Therapeutics LLC have entered an exclusive agreement for the promotion of Omeclamox-Pak in the United States.
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Dr. Brown’s introduces Healthy Wipes
Dr. Brown’s has launched Healthy Wipes, a natural option for safely cleaning a baby’s mouth, nose and face, as well as pacifiers and bottles. Handi-Craft Co., maker of the Dr. Brown’s baby care brand, said Friday that the line includes Tooth & Gum, Nose & Face and Pacifier & Bottle wipes containing
Cialis label addition approved by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared a product label addition for Cialis, Eli Lilly & Co.’s drug for erectile dysfunction and symptoms of enlarged prostate.
Mallinckrodt adds to senior executive team
Mallinckrodt plc has hired three new executives for its senior management team.
Dasani set to roll out new sparkling beverage
Coca-Cola Co.’s Dasani water brand is expanding its lineup with the new flavored Dasani Sparkling Water Beverage. The beverage giant said Thursday that the lightly carbonated Dasani Sparkling is unsweetened, calorie-free and infused with natural flavors.
Nelsons H+Care provides homeopathic option for hemorrhoids
U.K.-based Nelsons has introduced Homeopathic H+Care Hemorrhoid Cream in the United States. The 150-year-old company, part of London-based natural and homeopathic product maker A. Nelsons & Co. Ltd.
VOXX portable speaker brings wireless audio to smartphones
VOXX Accessories Corp. has rolled out the SoundFlow Soundboard Portable Speaker, which enables consumers to wirelessly add amplified audio to their smartphones. To get amplified audio, consumers just place their smartphone on top of the SoundFlow Soundboard Portable Speaker.
Clotamin expands retail presence to CVS.com
Pharmagen Inc.’s Clotamin multivitamin, for people taking blood thinners, is now available through CVS.com. Pharmagen announced the new retail distribution late Wednesday. Late last month, the company said Clotamin became available more than 3,000 CVS/pharmacy locations.
Kellogg names U.S. sales chief
Scott Salmon has been promoted to senior vice president of KUSA Sales at Kellogg Co. Scott Salmon The food company said that in the new role, Salmon will lead the Kellogg U.S. sales organization. He reports to Michael Allen, president of U.S. morning foods, and Brian Huff, president of U.S. snacks,
Merck’s shingles vaccine wins biotech award
Merck & Co. has received the Prix Galien USA 2013 Award for Best Biotechnology Product for Zostavax (zoster vaccine live), its vaccine to help prevent shingles. The Prix Galien Award recognizes the pharmaceutical industry achievement in the development of new medicines.
Hallmark enables ‘Go Card’ pickup at Walgreens
Users of the free Hallmark Go Cards mobile application for the Apple iOS platform now can create and order a paper greeting card and pick it up at a Walgreens drug store the same day. Hallmark said Tuesday that users of the Hallmark Go Cards app have already been able to
Bayer Contour Next Link OK’d for use with new Medtronic system
Bayer HealthCare’s Contour Next Link blood glucose monitoring system has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as a component of Medtronic’s new MiniMed 530G with Enlite diabetes management device system with threshold suspend automation.
Heritage releases tetracycline generic
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched tetracycline HCl capsules, indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infections. The company said Monday that its product, available in in strengths of 250 mg and 500 mg, is the AB-rated generic equivalent to the antibiotic Achromycin V.
Novo Nordisk Levemir FlexTouch pen approved in Canada
Novo Nordisk has gained Health Canada’s approval for the Levemir FlexTouch disposable, prefilled insulin pen. Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.
Honibe lozenges to hit shelves at Peoples Drug Mart
Island Abbey Foods Ltd. has entered a distribution agreement with Canadian drug chain Peoples Drug Mart.
Puffs sponsors Olympic skating duo
Puffs has announced its sponsorship of the ice dancing duo Meryl Davis and Charlie White for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.