Mars takes wraps off latest chocolate varieties
Mars Chocolate North America has unveiled new flavor extensions to some of its leading chocolate brands, as well as a roster of new seasonal items.
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Dr. Reddy’s makes foray into OTC health arena
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. has acquired six over-the-counter health product brands from Ducere Pharma LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. India-based Dr. Reddy’s, which has its U.S. office in Princeton, N.J.
CCA Industries unveils new logo, business name
CCA Industries Inc., a health and beauty products supplier, announced Tuesday a new logo and business name “Core Care America.” The corporate name will remain CCA Industries Inc.
Bausch + Lomb wins Walmart award
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global supplier of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments , announced Monday that Walmart has presented the company with its 2015 U.S. Supplier of the Year Award in Consumables and Health & Wellness.
Mylan releases generic Doryx DR tablets
Mylan N.V. has launched doxycycline hyclate delayed-release tablets (200 mg), an antibiotic, in the United States. Mylan said its doxycycline product is a generic version of Doryx 200-mg delayed-release tablets from Mayne Pharma.
FDgard medical food hits shelves at Walgreens, CVS
IM HealthScience (IMH) has launched FDgard, a nonprescription medical food for the dietary management of functional dyspepsia (FD), or persistent or recurring indigestion. IMH said Monday that FDgard is now available in the digestive aisle at most CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens stores nationwide.
Brownmed acquires Joslin Orthopedic Gear
Home medical equipment manufacturer Brownmed Inc. has acquired Joslin Orthopedic Gear. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Topical BioMedics earns small-business honors
Topical BioMedics Inc. was named Biomedical Company of the Year by the New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
FDA pushes back generic drug labeling rule
The Food and Drug Administration is again postponing the release of a final rule that would change generic drug labeling requirements.
Bell launches promo campaign for Jet-Alert
Bell Pharmaceuticals has kicked off an eight-month promotional campaign for its Jet-Alert caffeine tablets on Sirius XM radio. The company said Thursday that the marketing push also includes online advertisements, national print advertising, social media campaigns and retailer support programs.
Wrigley panel to explore ‘transaction zones’
Next week, Wrigley aims to take a closer look at how in-store placement sways consumer purchasing behavior. The Mars Inc.
Natrol’s new supplements expand beauty lineup
Natrol LLC has introduced three new dietary supplement products, its first launches since being acquired by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Nice-Pak brand named sponsor for food allergy group
Nice ‘n CLEAN, a Nice-Pak brand, has been tabbed as the exclusive wet wipe sponsor of Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).
FDA works to speed generic drug approvals
Amid calls for a quicker approval process, the Food and Drug Administration last year cleared for market the most generic drug products in its history. The FDA said it approved or issued tentative approvals for more than 700 generic drugs in 2015.
Bristol-Myers Squibb opens expanded biologics facility
Bristol-Myers Squibb has completed a major expansion of its biologics facility in Devens, Mass. The drug maker said the $280 million project will spur development of the company’s growing portfolio of biologics medicines.
Novartis realigns pharma division into two new units
Making changes to its Pharmaceuticals Division, Novartis has created two business units that will report to the chief executive officer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Novartis Oncology. The new units will form the Innovative Medicines Division.