Vicks kicks off NFL fan contest
With the National Football League season now under way, Procter & Gamble’s Vicks NyQuil and DayQuil cold/cough/flu medicine brands have launched their "Most Dedicated Fan" contest on Facebook.
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Dr. Reddy’s ships generic version of Exelon
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched rivastigmine tartrate capsules, a treatment for dementia caused by Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, in the U.S. market. The pharmaceutical company said Thursday that its rivastigmine tartrate capsules are available in strengths of 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.
Advil to air TV spots featuring Regis Philbin
Next month, Advil plans to launch a television advertisements featuring TV personality Regis Philbin and his wife Joy as part of the pain reliever’s "True Advil Stories" campaign. The Pfizer pain relief brand said Thursday that the TV commericals are available now on the TakeAdvil.
PhRMA names new board members
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has elected EMD Serono Inc. president James Hoyes and Ikaria Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Daniel Tassé to its board of directors. "We are pleased to welcome two outstanding industry leaders, Mr. Hoyes and Mr.
Allergan aims to help migraine sufferers ‘rewrite their day’
Allergan Inc. has teamed up with the National Headache Foundation and HealthyWomen to launch "Rewrite Your Day," a campaign to educate people about chronic migraine.
PharmaSmart BP platform gets pharmacists engaged
PharmaSmart International Inc. has devised a Total Blood Pressure Management platform that the company said elevates the role of pharmacists in medication therapy management (MTM) and chronic disease management (CDM).
Crest & Oral-B Complete offers oral care regimen
Procter & Gamble Co. has launched Crest & Oral-B Complete, a collection of toothpastes, toothbrushes and flosses designed to provide consumers with a turnkey oral care routine.
Watson, Amphastar to launch Lovenox generic
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for enoxaparin sodium injection, a blood thinner, in strengths of 100mg/ml and 150mg/ml.
Tré Milano TopStyler hair tool makes debut
Tré Milano has launched the TopStyler, a hair curling and volumizing tool designed to replace curling irons and hot rollers. Tre Milano’s TopStyler hairstyling tool.
Sanofi’s Fluzone Intradermal hits U.S. market
Sanofi Pasteur has begun U.S. distribution of its new Fluzone Intradermal flu vaccine, which the company said is the nation’s first flu vaccination to use a microinjection system for intradermal delivery.
Old Spice kicks off media blitz for Red Zone line
Old Spice has launched its new "Smell Better Than Yourself" advertising campaign centered around the Old Spice Red Zone product lineup of deodorant, body spray and body wash. The Procter & Gamble Co.
La Roche-Posay marks successful sun protection campaign
La Roche-Posay said it had a "successful summer" with its "SOS – Save Our Skin" sun protection campaign The UV protection skin care company said Wednesday that in this campaign, now in its second year, over 40 volunteer dermatologists were stationed at nearly 30 events nationwide, performing more th
Insight Pharmaceuticals acquires Monistat
Insight Pharmaceuticals has acquired the Monistat feminine care North American brand portfolio from McNeil-PPC Inc. Insight said Tuesday that vaginal antifungal brand joins its roster of over-the-counter women’s health and personal care products, which include leading brands such as e.p.
Impax names Global Pharmaceutical president
Carole Ben-Maimon has been appointed president of Global Pharmaceuticals, the generic pharmaceuticals division of Impax Laboratories Inc. Impax said Tuesday that in the role, Dr. Ben-Maimon will be responsible for expanding Impax’s generic drug business by growing capability in the U.S.
First PharmaTrust remote Rx kiosk accredited under new regs
PCAS Patient Care Automation Services Inc. announced that the first PharmaTrust MedCentre remote prescription dispensing unit owned and operated by Touchpoint Pharmacy has received approval from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).