Novartis recalls lots of several U.S. OTC brands
Novartis Consumer Health Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain over-the-counter medicines in the United States, including pain reliever, alertness aid and anti-gas brands.
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Goody elastic accessory sports jewelry look
Goody has unveiled DoubleWear, a collection of multitasking, jewelry-inspired elastics and headwraps. DoubleWear 2in1 Elastics+Bracelets The Newell Rubbermaid hair accessory brand said Thursday that DoubleWear provides a solution to a frequent style and fashion issue.
Sandoz rolls out shampoo for psoriasis
Sandoz has introduced clobetasol propionate shampoo 0.05%, indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. The generic drug maker, a division of Novartis, said this week that it will market clobetasol propionate shampoo 0.05% in four-fluid-ounce (118 ml) bottles.
Paper Mate expands lineup with InkJoy
Newell Rubbermaid has launched of Paper Mate InkJoy, which the company said provides the performance of a premium pen at an everyday price. Paper Mate InkJoy comes in an "everyday" and an "elite" series.
Parata Systems sponsors pharmacy conference
Parata Systems will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the 2012 Independent Pharmacy Business Growth Conference next month in Orlando, Fla. The event, hosted by Pharmacy Development Services (PDS), is being held Feb. 23 to 25.
Prilosec OTC kicks off voting for NFL award
Prilosec OTC, the National Football League and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach John Madden have announced the start of fan voting for the third annual Madden Protectors Award.
Helen of Troy wraps up PUR acquisition
Helen of Troy Ltd. has closed its deal to acquire the PUR water purification product business from Procter & Gamble Co. The company said Tuesday that it projects PUR brand sales at about $110 million annually and that the acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings.
Actavis releases generic Clobex products
Actavis Group has started shipping Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo and Clobetasol Propionate Lotion, indicated for the treatment of eczema and psoriasis. The company said Tuesday that the products are generic equivalents to Galderma’s Clobex Shampoo and Clobex Topical Lotion.
Former Bristol-Myers exec to head Teva
Shlomo Yanai, president and chief executive officer of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., plans to retire in May, and the company has named Jeremy Levin, a former senior executive at Bristol-Myers Squibb to succeed him.
Sabona magnetic, copper bracelets hit Rite Aid shelves
Sabona of London Unlimited Inc. has rolled out a selection of its magnetic and copper bracelets and other products at select Rite Aid drug stores.
Identigene poll: 1 in 10 adults have paternity questions
While the coming of the new year leads many people to formulate resolutions, it spurs some others to resolve an important issue — paternity, according to a survey commissioned by Identigene.
Mylan ships pair of new generics
Mylan Inc. has announced the rollout of two new generic drugs, including medications for high blood pressure and epilepsy. The company said Tuesday that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Perrigo set to launch Clarinex generic
Perrigo Co. has gained final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for desloratadine tablets (5 mg), an allergy medication.
CutisPharma expands mouthwash compounding kit line
CutisPharma Inc. has extended its FIRST Magic Mouthwash line with four- and six-ounce BLM compounding kits.
Amneal rolls out generic Felbamate suspension
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched what it said is the first generic Felbamate oral suspension in 600 mg/5 ml strength. Amneal said Wednesday that the first-to-market product is an AB-rated, therapeutically equivalent alternative to Meda Pharmaceuticals’ Felbatol.
PuraMed readies launch of migraine treatment
PuraMed BioScience Inc. is hatching plans for the national product launch of LipiGesic M, its clinically tested migraine headache treatment.