Roche integrates Accu-Chek Connect with Apple Health
Roche Diabetes Care has integrated its Accu-Chek Connect System with the Apple Health app on iPhone.
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Gensco releases ColciGel transdermal gout treatment
Gensco Laboratories has launched ColciGel, a transdermal gel for the treatment of acute gout flares in adults. The specialty pharmaceuticals company said Wednesday that ColciGel (colchicinum) is available now by prescription to relieve the symptoms of gout attacks.
Wrigley, Marvel team on in-store promo
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. has teamed up with Marvel for an in-store promotion connected with the superhero comics publisher’s upcoming movie “Captain America: Civil War.
Mueller Sports Medicine brings PFTape to more retailers
Mueller Sports Medicine has expanded retail distribution of its PFTape plantar fasciitis pain relief system. Mueller said PFTape is now available at Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart and Albertsons stores, as well as on Amazon.com.
H.D. Smith, AAP agree to merge PSAOs
H.D. Smith and American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) plan to combine their pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs) into a stand-alone PSAO entity. The companies said Monday that the joint venture, to be called the Arete Pharmacy Network, will merge H.D.
Surescripts National Record Locator Service goes live
Surescripts has activated its National Record Locator Service, an interoperable platform that enables health providers to locate and exchange patient records stored in any care location nationwide.
The Natural Dentist promotes rinse as aid for cancer patients
Revive Personal Products Co. is launching a campaign to build awareness of the oral side effects of cancer treatments and position The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums anti-gingivitis rinse as a remedy.
Pure Protein introduces crispy snack bites
Pure Protein has expanded its nutritional snack lineup with the launch of Pure Protein Crunch. The NBTY protein snack, beverage and powder brand said the bite-sized, crunchy crisp snacks are formulated to give physically active, on-the-go consumers a convenient, nutritious snacking option.
Revlon’s Delpani to step down as CEO
Lorenzo Delpani next week plans to step down as president and chief executive officer of Revlon for personal reasons. Revlon announced the move Friday in reporting fiscal 2015 results. Plans call for Delpani to leave the post on March 1 and remain with the beauty care company as a paid adviser and
Sanofi’s Fluzone High-Dose approved in Canada
Health Canada has approved Sanofi Pasteur’s Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine developed for adults age 65 and older. A trivalent vaccine, Fluzone High-Dose contains four times the amount of hemagglutinin (HA) per strain versus a standard dose vaccine and is administered as a single, 0.
Teva hatches plans for new global brand
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has begun an enterprisewide corporate identity program to build a global brand. Teva said Wednesday that it will introduce and implement the new brand within the company over the next 12 months.
Lannett set to launch generic of Imitrex nasal spray
Lannett Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for sumatriptan nasal spray (5 mg/spray and 20 mg/spray), a treatment for migraine headaches. Lannett said its product is a generic version of Imitrex nasal spray from GlaxoSmithKline.
GPhA tabs Mylan’s Bresch to chair board
The Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) has elected Heather Bresch, chief executive officer of Mylan, to chair its board of directors this year.
Oral-B Genius encourages smarter brushing
Procter & Gamble Co. calls its new Oral-B Genius power toothbrush the brand’s “most intelligent” brushing system to date.
Cetaphil unveils men’s skin care line
Galderma Laboratories L.P. has launched Cetaphil Men, a new line of seven skin care products for men. Galderma said Monday that Cetaphil Men includes a face wash, face cloths, three lotions and two types of bars to clean, moisturize and protect men’s skin. Cetaphil Men is available now online and at
Big companies eye health costs
Twenty of the country’s largest corporations, including American Express Co., Coca-Cola Co. and Macy’s Inc., have banded together to rein in employee health care costs.