California gives green light to substitution of biologics
California Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic drugs, a move applauded by Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).
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Galderma debuts Excipial therapeutic skin care line
This week, Galderma Laboratories expanded its therapeutic skin care roster with the launch of Excipial, a line of dermatologist-developed products formulated for “challenged skin.
Wahl breaks new ground with Pulsing Massage Patch
Wahl Home Products has rolled out wearable technology that it calls a first in the area of pain management. The Wahl Clipper Corp.
Camber launches generics of Plavix, Mirapex
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug lineup with the release of clopidogrel tablets, an anticoagulant, and pramipexole dihydrocloride tablets, a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream hits shelves at CVS
Topical BioMedics Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream at CVS/pharmacy. The company said CVS will carry the 4-ounce jar of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream.
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s latest bid nixed by SABMiller
Beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev has offered to buy fellow brewing behemoth SABMiller plc for $104 billion (U.S.) but saw its increased bid quickly rejected. AB InBev said Wednesday that it’s now offering £42.15 ($64.
Centrum VitaMints offer refreshing multivitamin option
Centrum is providing a more flavorful and convenient way to take a multivitamin. The Pfizer Consumer Healthcare brand has launched Centrum VitaMints, a minty, chewable multivitamin.
AmerisourceBergen to buy PharMEDium for $2.6 billion
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to acquire PharMEDium Healthcare Holdings, Inc., a national provider of outsourced compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) to acute care hospitals, in a $2.575 billion cash deal.
Horizon Pharma relocates U.S. headquarters
Horizon Pharma plc is moving its U.S. corporate headquarters to a larger facility in Lake Forest, Ill., to accommodate its expanding organization. Horizon said Monday that the new office space, located at 150 South Saunders Rd. in Lake Forest, is about triple the size of its current U.S.
Cardinal Health closes Cordis acquisition
Cardinal Health has completed its acquisition of Johnson & Johnson’s Cordis cardiology and endovascular device business for $1.944 billion. Cardinal said Sunday evening that the integration of Cordis off to a strong start, with management teams in place worldwide.
Settlement halts knockoffs of eos lip balm
Eos Products LLC has reached a settlement that stops a private-label manufacturer and its components supplier from selling knockoff versions of its egg-shaped lip balm. Eos said that OraLabs Inc.
Dr. Fresh reintroduces Mr. Reach
Dr. Fresh LLC’s Reach oral care brand is bringing back an old friend to help promote its expanded Complete Care product lineup. The company said Thursday that Mr.
Nestlé serves up latest treats for Halloween
Nestlé has added to its lineup of treats this fall with the new Nestlé Crunch Peanuts character bars for Halloween and skull-and bone-shaped SweeTarts for Día de los Muertos. The chocolate maker said Wednesday that the Nestlé Crunch Peanuts Molded Fun Size Bars (suggested retail price of $3.
AstraZeneca ships reduced Brilinta dosage
AstraZeneca has released Brilinta (ticagrelor) 60-mg tablets, a smaller dose of the anticoagulant medication, to U.S. pharmacies.
Kirby Lester marks 10 years under Zage
This month, Kirby Lester marked its 10th year under the ownership and leadership of president Garry Zage.
Kimberly-Clark rolls out Poise Impressa Bladder Supports
This month, Kimberly-Clark Corp. has begun making its new Poise Impressa Bladder Supports widely available in retail stores. The new product, available online since February, is designed to help women with stress urinary incontinence stop leaks before they occur.