Tre Milano obtains court order vs. Amazon
Tre Milano said a California court has ordered online retail giant Amazon to send notice to more than 20,000 consumers who may have bought counterfeit versions of the InStyler rotating hair iron.
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Luden’s promotion seeks best jingle
Throat lozenges brand Luden’s is calling on online voters in its search for the best original jingle based on the theme, "Surprisingly Soothing, Simply Delicious!".
Unilever sells frozen meals business to ConAgra
Unilever has agreed to sell its North America frozen meals business to ConAgra Foods Inc. for $265 million. The companies said Monday that the cash deal is expected to close in the third quarter.
McLane to buy foodservice wholesaler
McLane Co. plans to acquire Meadowbrook Meat Co. (MBM), a national foodservice distributor. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. McLane chief executive officer Grady Rosier stated Thursday that the acquisition expands McLane’s portfolio of companies in the food and beverage industries.
Taro nixes Sun Pharma buyout bid
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has given a thumbs-down to an unsolicited buyout proposal by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Taro said Thursday that a special committee of its board unanimously rejected the Oct.
Not Your Mother’s supports breast cancer organization
Not Your Mother’s hair care plans to donate 10% of all of its online sales during October to the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The company said that in addition to the donation through business on its nymbrands.
Dr. Reddy’s launches Lipitor generic
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has shipped atorvastatin calcium tablets, a medication for high cholesterol, in the U.S. market.
Unilever, Cynosure team on facial wrinkle device
Cynosure Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for an over-the-counter device, developed with Unilever, to treat facial wrinkles.
VIVUS gets FDA OK for obesity drug
VIVUS Inc. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market Qsymia, a weight-loss pill aimed at adults struggling with obesity and related health conditions.
Lannett appoints new chairman
Jeffrey Farber, vice chairman at Lannett Co., has been named chairman, succeeding Ronald West. The generic drug maker said Monday that Farber takes over the chairman’s post effective immediately.
Karma Wellness Water hits chain store shelves
Karma Culture LLC has made its Karma Wellness Water available at drug store, supermarket and convenience store chains nationwide.
Par Pharma to be sold to TPG
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm TPG in a deal valued at $1.9 billion. The generic drug and specialty pharmaceutical company said Monday that under the agreement, Par can solicit proposals from other parties until Aug. 24, and its board plans to do so. If
Sanofi Pasteur releases flu vaccine in U.S.
Sanofi Pasteur has begun shipping the first lots of Fluzone vaccine to U.S. health care providers with the Food and Drug Administration’s licensing of the 2012-13 formulation.
GSK to buy Human Genome Sciences
GlaxoSmithKline plans to acquire Human Genome Sciences (HGS) in a cash deal of about $3 billion. GSK said Monday that the purchase of HGS will give the company full ownership of the medications Benlysta (lupus), albiglutide (type 2 diabetes) and darapladib (coronary heart disease).
Par Formulations lands first ANDA approval
Par Formulations Private Ltd., a subsidary of Par Pharmaceutical Cos., has received its first Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the Food and Drug Administration. The company said Friday that Par Formulations, formerly Edict Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd.
Watson to ship Plan B One-Step generic
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. is set to release Next Choice ONE DOSE (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg), an emergency contraceptive pill. The company said Friday that its Watson Laboratories Inc.