Dr. Smith’s ointment goes nationwide at Walgreens
Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment was joined by entrepreneur and television personality Bill Rancic to mark the baby care brand’s launch in Walgreens drug stores nationwide.
Supplier News
Survey: XyliMelts help dry mouth sufferers sleep
Users of XyliMelts for Dry Mouth are sleeping better thanks to the product’s delivery mechanism, according to a study done on behalf of manufacturer OraHealth.
Orexo rolls out Zubsolv to pharmacies
Providing another option for people addicted to painkillers, Orexo U.S. Inc. has released Zubsolv sublingual tablets to U.S. pharmacies.
Rolaids antacid returns to U.S. stores
Sanofi US and its Chattem Inc. consumer health business have reintroduced Rolaids to stores across the United States. In its return to U.S. stores, Rolaids now comes in a liquid form as well as in tablets.
Pampers upgrades diaper product line
Pampers has launched major upgrades across its entire line of diapers, training pants and wipes. Among the upgrades, Pampers Swaddlers is now available in a size 5.
Actavis releases Opana ER generic
Actavis Inc. has begun shipping oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, an opioid painkiller, in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg.
SwitchBlade full-body groomer rolls out to Rite Aid, Walmart
The MicroTouch SwitchBlade men’s personal groomer has hit store shelves at Rite Aid and Walmart. IdeaVillage Products Corp. said Wednesday that the SwitchBlade is the first two-in-one, full-body personal groomer for men and marks the "next generation in man-scaping" from MicroTouch.
Forest Labs names Saunders as CEO
A new chief executive officer is set to take the helm next month at Forest Laboratories Inc. The pharmaceutical company said Tuesday that Brenton Saunders, the former CEO of Bausch + Lomb and a Forest director since August 2011, will become Forest’s president and CEO starting Oct. 1.
Lay’s STAX to kick off its first NFL promo
The Lay’s STAX potato crisps brand is teaming up with the National Football League for its first-ever football-themed promotion.
Perrigo cleared to market generic Children’s Zyrtec liquid
Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution (1 mg/ml), bubble gum-flavored. The company said Tuesday that its allergy product is the store-brand equivalent of McNeil-PPC Inc.
Shareholders OK Actavis deal to acquire Warner Chilcott
Actavis Inc. and Warner Chilcott plc stockholders have given the green light for the pharmaceutical companies’ merger agreement. At meetings on Tuesday, shareholders approved Actavis’ deal to buy Ireland-based Warner Chilcott in an $8.
Chiquita Tropicals juice line makes debut
Mojo Organics Inc. has introduced Chiquita Tropicals, a line of exotic juices. Icons on the ergonomically designed Chiquita Tropicals bottles indicate the nutritional and health benefits.
SoloHealth, HHS raise awareness about Health Insurance Marketplace
SoloHealth has entered a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to promote awareness and information around the new Health Insurance Marketplace and HealthCare.gov website.
Carmex provides fragrance-free option for healing cream
Carma Laboratories Inc. has added a fragrance-free alternative to its Carmex Everyday Healing Cream product.
TRESemmé teams with drug stores during Fashion Week
TRESemmé has partnered with drug stores Walgreens and Duane Reade as it presents "ready-to-wear hair" styling for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Manhattan.
Meth-resistant cold remedy Zephrex-D rolls out nationally
Westport Pharmaceuticals has rolled out Zephrex-D cold medicine — a tamper-resistant pseudoephedrine-based nasal decongestant designed to thwart meth makers — to pharmacy retailers nationwide.