Vertrex ships Incivek hepatitis C drug
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Incivek, a treatment for chronic hepatitis C patients.
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Twizzlers gets under way with summer giveaway
Twizzlers is giving 10 bloggers the "ultimate family road trip experience" with its new Landmark Summer promotion. The Hershey Co. licorice and candy brand said the bloggers, dubbed the Twizzlers Traveling Families, have embarked on a road trip adventure that runs through the week of Aug. 21.
Abbott unveils ZonePerfect Sweet & Salty nutrition bars
Abbott’s ZonePerfect brand has launched Sweet & Salty nutrition bars in cashew pretzel and trail mix varieties. The company said Friday that the new snack bars "combine the irresistible combination of sweet and salty flavor varieties while providing excellent nutrition.
Dove to strut its stuff on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Dove is giving one woman a chance to be in the limelight on the hit ABC television show "Dancing with the Stars." The Unilever personal wash brand said Kristi Herman, after being selected from nearly 1,500 women who entered the Dove Close-Up Challenge, will "show off her new moves and beautiful
Merck, Roche team up against hepatitis C
Merck and Roche have entered into agreements, through their respective subsidiaries, to improve treatment, diagnosis and awareness of chronic hepatitis C infection.
Schick Intuition handles designed by fashion blogger
Schick is asking consumers to vote on new Intuition razor handle designs created by top fashion blogger Kelly Framel.
7UP serves up Retro with nostalgia packaging
7UP is tapping into its roots as "The Uncola" to launch 7UP Retro, which sports packaging designed by "The Celebrity Apprentice" finalists Marlee Matlin and John Rich.
Hershey names interim chief as CEO exits to head Del Monte
The Hershey Co. has appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer John P. Bilbrey as interim chief executive officer to replace David West, who is leaving the company to become CEO at Del Monte Foods Co.
First Xibrom generic introduced by Mylan
Mylan Inc. has released bromfenac ophthalmic solution 0.09%, which alleviates swelling and pain caused by cataract surgery. The company said this week that the twice daily administration product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Charmin Sensitive voted best new bath tissue
Charmin Sensitive has been voted the best new bathroom tissue in 2011 in a consumer product survey by Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Procter & Gamble Co.
Snyder’s-Lance Cracker Creations makes debut
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. has rolled out Lance Cracker Creations, a premium seasoned sandwich cracker with vegetables, cheese or herbs baked in.
Amrix generic versions hit the market
Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have launched cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules, a muscle relaxer, in strengths of 15 mg and 30 mg.
Mars calls on consumers to ‘reunite’ M&M’s
Mars Inc. has launched a promotion that asks consumers to help it "reunite" its M&M’s "spokescandies.
Lilly USA launches TruAssist patient assistance
Lilly USA has introduced TruAssist, a website and call center for health care providers and patients to access information about the pharmaceutical company’s patient assistance programs. The Eli Lilly and Co. unit said Monday that the website (LillyTruAssist.
Perrigo gets OK for Zantac 150 generic
Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter ranitidine 150. The health care products company said Monday that the product, a generic version of Zantac 150, is slated to ship early in its 2012 fiscal year.
Mylan ships Risperdal generic
Mylan Inc. has introduced risperidone orally disintegrating tablets in strengths of 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg and 4 mg. The company said Friday that the product, launched by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.