Lannett Co. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for neomycin sulfate tablets 500 mg, an antibiotic. Lannett said Monday that its product is a therapeutic equivalent to the reference listed drug, neomycin sulfate tablets (500 mg) from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has changed its name to the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).
Topical BioMedics Inc. has introduced MyPainAway Sports Cream, a topical pain reliever targeted at athletes. The company said Monday that MyPainAway Sports Cream uses 17 active biomedicines to stimulate the body on a cellular level and increase the rate of healing to alleviate pain at its source.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories plans to buy eight Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) in the United States from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and an affiliate of Allergan plc for $350 million in cash. Dr.
IM HealthScience (IMH) has expanded availability of its IBgard medical food for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to Rite Aid drug stores nationwide. IMH said that Rite Aid stores will stock IBgard in 12-capsule and 48-capsule boxes.
K-Y has launched K-Y True Feel, a premium silicone lubricant designed to enhance couples’ sexual intimacy.
Pantene has enlisted singer Jillian Hervey as a brand ambassador for a multimedia marketing campaign to celebrate curly hair.
The venerable Mylanta antacid and anti-gas liquid has been brought back to store shelves nationwide by Infirst Healthcare USA, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Infirst Healthcare Ltd. Infirst said Tuesday that the “new” Mylanta features an improved taste, extra coating power and new products.
L’Oreal USA has promoted Marc-Alexandre Risch to chief retail officer, a newly created position.
Product Quest Manufacturing and McCord Research have launched hospital-grade skin care kits under the brand name At Home – Where Healing Happens. The companies said Tuesday that the eight At Home kits — available at select CVS Pharmacy stores and at CVS.
Allergan plc has teamed up with actress and model Kate Bosworth to launch Aczone Gel 7.5%, a new prescription topical treatment for acne.
Minerva Research Labs is expanding its presence in the United States with the rollout of its Pure Gold Collagen Mini liquid skin care supplement at Walgreens. Minerva said Monday that the product’s debut at select Walgreens locations follows its U.S. retail introduction at Ulta Beauty stores.
Revlon Inc. has acquired Coty Inc.’s international businesses for nail care brand Cutex. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Revlon said Monday that with the transaction, it has completed the global consolidation of the Cutex brand’s worldwide operations under Revlon management.
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has done much to redefine the role of the pharmaceutical wholesaler in recent years. The company has augmented its core drug distribution operation with a variety of capabilities that better position it to help business partners throughout the supply chain succeed.
Mylan N.V. has launched clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride oral solution 75 mg/5 ml, an antibiotic, in the United States. Mylan said Friday that its product is a generic version of Cleocin solution by Pharmacia/Upjohn (Pfizer) .
Culturelle has released a new probiotic for children designed to address regularity issues. Called Culturelle Kids Regularity Gentle-Go, the product combines the most clinically studied “good” bacteria, Lactobacillus, with dietary fiber sourced from kiwi and chicory root, the i-Health Inc.
