FTC comments on FDA biosimilar naming guidance
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has submitted comment for the Food and Drug Administration’s draft guidance on nonproprietary names for biological products.
Supplier News
Snyder’s-Lance to acquire Diamond Foods
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. plans to buy Diamond Foods Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at about $1.91 billion. The companies said Wednesday that the agreement, which includes the assumption of about $640 million in debt, will create a complementary, diversified portfolio of branded snack products.
Aurobindo generic of Ultram ER OK’d by FDA
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets, an opioid pain medication (Class IV), in dosages of 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg.
Endo cleared to market Belbuca dissolving film painkiller
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. and BioDelivery Sciences International Inc. have gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Belbuca buccal film (buprenorphine), an opioid treatment for chronic pain.
SKYN to offer Movember special edition package
Ansell’s SKYN brand is introducing a special Movember edition box of condoms for purchase at major retailers in the United States and Canada.
RB’s Amope makes foray into nail care
Reckitt Benckiser’s Amope foot care brand is expanding into nail care with the rollout of the Amope Pedi Perfect Electronic Nail Care System. The company said Monday that Amope’s Electronic Nail Care System helps women get shiny, natural-looking nails with just the push of a button.
GSK Consumer Healthcare names U.S. VP of sales
Procter & Gamble veteran Dennis Curran has joined GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare as U.S. vice president of sales and chief customer officer.
Amneal earns ‘Company of the Year’ honors
Amneal Pharmaceuticals won the award for “Company of the Year, Americas” at the 2015 Global Generics and Biosimilars Awards held in Madrid, Spain.
Coty buys digital marketing specialist Beamly
Coty Inc. has gone the acquisition route to boost its digital engagement capabilities. The beauty care company this week unveiled a deal to acquire Beamly, a digital marketing firm based in New York and London. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
Impax cleared to market Intuniv generic
Impax Laboratories Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for guanfacine extended-release tablets, a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Former Merck executive joins MPG
Former Merck executive Rhonda Johnson has joined consulting company Market Performance Group (MPG) as executive vice president and client lead. Johnson was Merck Customer Care’s U.S. Region chief customer officer.
Maty’s organic cough syrup earns USDA certification
Maty’s Healthy Products has gained USDA organic certification for its Organic Cough Syrup. The company said Wednesday that the designation makes its product the first USDA-certified organic cough syrup. Maty’s Organic Cough Syrup is USDA Certified Organic by CCOF.
Vicks delves into connected health with smartphone thermometer
The Vicks cold and flu relief brand has entered the connected health space with the rollout of the Vicks SmartTemp wireless smartphone thermometer. Kaz USA Inc.
Brewing giants poised to merge
The boards of Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller plc have agreed in principle on the key terms of an offer by AB InBev to acquire rival brewer SABMiller. The companies said early Tuesday that under an increased offer from AB InBev, SABMiller shareholders would receive £44.00 per share ($68.11 U.S.
Teva unveils Avodart generic
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has released dutasteride capsules 0.5 mg, a medication for enlarged prostate, in the United States.
QS/1 releases SharpRx pharmacy management software
QS/1 this week launched SharpRx, which the company described as the next generation of pharmacy management software.