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Kirby Lester powers award-winning pharmacies

Kirby Lester powers award-winning pharmacies

The majority of award-winning community pharmacies use Kirby Lester prescription dispensing technology, according to an analysis by the pharmacy automation provider. Kirby Lester said Wednesday that of the U.S.

FDA OKs first drug for women’s sexual desire disorder

FDA OKs first drug for women’s sexual desire disorder

Sprout Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained Food and Drug Administration clearance to market Addyi, which the company calls the first FDA-approved medication for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women. Sprout said late Tuesday that Addyi (flibanserin, 100 mg) is slated to be released by Oct.

Eli Lilly ships Humalog U-200 KwikPen

Eli Lilly ships Humalog U-200 KwikPen

Eli Lilly & Co. has rolled out the Humalog 200 units/ml KwikPen to U.S. pharmacies, calling the medication the nation’s first and only concentrated mealtime insulin analog.

NBTY acquires Dr. Organic skin care line

NBTY acquires Dr. Organic skin care line

NBTY Inc., a supplier of vitamins, nutritional supplements and sports nutrition, has agreed to acquire Dr. Organic, a naturally inspired skin care line in the U.K. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to close later this year. The Dr.

PepsiCo introduces aspartame-free Diet Pepsi

PepsiCo introduces aspartame-free Diet Pepsi

PepsiCo has unveiled aspartame-free Diet Pepsi as a new option for cola fans. “Diet cola drinkers in the U.S. told us they wanted aspartame-free Diet Pepsi, and we’re delivering,” said Seth Kaufman, senior vice president Pepsi and Flavors portfolio, PepsiCo North America Beverages.

Galderma launches two Benzac acne products

Galderma launches two Benzac acne products

Benzac Skin Refining Mask and Benzac Acne Eliminating Cleanser. “The addition of Benzac Skin Refining Mask and Benzac Acne Eliminating Cleanser allows teens to customize a highly effective skin care regimen that quickly clears up mild-to-moderate

Upsher-Smith gains approval for Namenda generic

Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for memantine hydrochloride tablets, a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, in strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg.

Daymon Worldwide names new CEO

Daymon Worldwide names new CEO

Jim Holbrook has been appointed as chief executive officer at Daymon Worldwide, succeeding Carla Cooper, who is retiring. The consumables retail marketing firm said Thursday that Holbrook is slated to take the helm as CEO on Sept. 1. He also will join Daymon’s board of directors.

AmerisourceBergen creates nonprofit foundation

AmerisourceBergen creates nonprofit foundation

AmerisourceBergen Corp. has launched the AmerisourceBergen Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization that provides grants to health- and pharmaceutical-related causes and educational opportunities.