Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to launch a generic version of Roche’s Boniva osteoporosis medication. Mylan said Tuesday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping ibandronate sodium tablets 150 mg.
Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care’s new Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration lotion sunscreen will serve as the official sun care sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013 Collections in Miami.
Clotamin, an over-the-counter multivitamin for people on blood thinners, will be carried by Navarro Discount Pharmacy and Walgreens.com. Sunpeaks Ventures Inc.
Crest and Oral-B have added the Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control line of products, which are designed to significantly reduce plaque when used together.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. has shipped once-daily Arcapta Neohaler (indacaterol inhalation powder) 75 mcg to pharmacies nationwide.
Merz Pharmaceuticals has introduced Mederma Advanced Scar Gel, billed as the first and only once-daily topical scar gel clinically shown to reduce the appearance of scars.
New research has found that two Olay body moisturizing formulas with niacinamide provide rapid, lasting dry skin benefits over conventional moisturizers.
Upsher-Smith Laboratories’ AmLactin Alpha-Hydroxy Skin Care brand has signed New York cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Doris Day to serve as an educational consultant for its "Ultra Skin Performance" campaign.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has begun the commercial launch of escitalopram oxalate tablets, an antidepressant medication. Teva said Wednesday that its product is a generic version of Forest Laboratories’ Lexapro Tablets.
H.D. Smith has made Bill Williams its permanent chief financial officer after he recently served in the post on an interim basis. The pharmaceutical distributor said Wednesday that as CFO Williams joins the executive committee and reports to chairman and chief executive officer Dale Smith.
Medline Industries Inc. has introduced its FitRight line, which the company said represents "entirely new kind of adult incontinence product." The company said Monday that FitRight reinvents how incontinence products look, feel and perform, helping people with incontinence live with confidence.
The board of directors of Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has unanimously rejected an unsolicited bid by Genomma Lab Internacional S.A.B. de C.V. to buy the company.
PepsiCo Inc. has named former Sam’s Club president and chief executive officer Brian Cornell to serve as president of PepsiCo America Foods.
EyeScience Labs has developed Diabetic Vision Formula, a new eye vitamin for people with diabetes. EyeScience said Tuesday that the new product is designed to help protect against potential vision problems related to diabetic retinopathy, a condition that affects about 4.
Fera Pharmaceuticals has introduced Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Ointment 10%, used to treat superficial ocular infections, including conjunctivitis. Fera said Tuesday that Sulfacetamide, in ointment form, will be an important addition to physicians’ treatment armamentarium.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping an authorized generic version of Prometrium capsules. The company said Friday that its product, progesterone capsules in 100mg and 200mg dosages, were launched as part of an agreement with Abbott Laboratories.
