Banana Boat launches SunComfort Lotion Sunscreen
Banana Boat has rolled out its new SunComfort Lotion Sunscreen to drug, supermarket and mass retailers nationwide.
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FDA approves Inflectra, the second U.S. biosimilar
Just over a year after approving its first biosimilar product, the Food and Drug Administration has approved its second, Celltrion’s Inflectra (biosimilar infliximab). Inflectra is a biosimilar to Janssen Biotech’s Remicade (infliximab), originally licensed in 1998.
Actress Shay Mitchell to be face of Bioré for 2016
Bioré Skincare has signed up actress Shay Mitchell as its latest brand ambassador. The Kao USA skin care brand said Mitchell will serve as the face of the Bioré brand for 2016 and be featured in upcoming campaigns for the Bioré’s new Baking Soda Cleansers that hit retail store shelves earlier this
MPG hires Downey as executive VP
Consumer packaged goods industry veteran Mike Downey has joined Market Performance Group (MPG) as executive vice president.
CutisPharma, Dr. Reddy’s announce API agreements
CutisPharma has entered into active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) supply and joint development pacts with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
SheaMoisture launches #BreakTheWalls campaign
Sundial Brands is launching an advertising and social media campaign that aims to “break down the walls” separating ethnic beauty sections from the rest of the beauty department.
Curad brings hospital-grade first aid to the home
Curad has expanded its first aid lineup with three new products designed to provide effective treatment and relief on the spot for cuts and burns.
Aurobindo gets approval for Exelon generic
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for rivastigmine tartrate capsules, a dementia medication, in dosages of 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg and 6 mg. Aurobindo said Monday that its rivastigmine tartrate product (1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg and 6 mg) is a generic
Kellogg promoted to CEO at Omron
Omron Healthcare Inc. has named Ranndy Kellogg as president and chief executive officer. Kellogg, who previously was chief operating officer and took the reins at the new post on Thursday, succeeds former managing executive officer, president and CEO Seiji Takeda.
Edgewell Personal Care unveils six Amazon Dash Buttons
Edgewell Personal Care has made products for six of its brands available via Amazon Dash Buttons. Edgewell said Thursday that Amazon Prime members can now order Schick Hydro, Schick Hydro Silk, Playtex Sport, Carefree, Stayfree and Litter Genie products by pressing the brands’ Amazon Dash Buttons.
Lannett readying to ship two new generics
Lannett Co. has received Food and Drug Administration approvals for a pair of new generic products.
Mylan releases generic version of Ultram
Mylan N.V. has rolled out tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets, a chronic pain medication, in the United States. The drug maker said its product comes in dosages of 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg and is a generic version of Ultram ER tablets from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
Campbell to phase out BPA from packaging
Campbell Soup Co. plans to complete a transition to cans that do not use bisphenol A (BPA) linings by the middle of 2017.The food company said late Monday that it began using cans with linings made from acrylic or polyester materials earlier this month and will continue to introduce the new linings
Novo Nordisk breaks ground on diabetes medicine facility
Novo Nordisk Inc. has broken ground on a new $1.8 billion diabetes medicine production facility in Clayton, N.C. The 833,000-square-f00t Clayton facility will make active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) for a range of Novo Nordisk’s current and future GLP-1 and insulin medicines.
NFI readies launch of Lidocare Pain Relief Patch
NFI Consumer Products is set to roll out Lidocare Pain Relief Patch, which the company calls the first lidocaine patch available over the counter.
Colgate-Palmolive names senior execs to new roles
Colgate-Palmolive Co. has appointed three of its senior executives to new positions. The consumer products giant said Monday that P.