Teva to release QNASL spray for young children
Early next year, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. plans to launch QNASL 40mcg (beclomethasone dipropionate), an allergy nasal spray for young children.
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Nexafed meth-deterrent decongestant available at Kmart Pharmacy
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained retail distribution for Nexafed, a pseudoephedrine nasal decongestant with abuse deterrent technology, at Kmart Pharmacy. Acura said Tuesday that Nexafed is being carried in all Kmart in-store pharmacies.
Mylan releases Vivelle-DOT generic
Mylan Inc. has launched its Estradiol Transdermal System (0.025 mg/day, 0.0375 mg/day, 0.05 mg/day, 0.075 mg/day, and 0.1 mg/day twice weekly), a patch medication for menopause symptoms, in the U.S. market.
P&G to sell Camay, Zest soap brands to Unilever
Procter & Gamble Co. plans to sell its Camay and Zest soap brands to Unilever. P&G said Monday that, under the agreement, it’s selling the two soap brands and transferring a manufacturing facility in Mexico to Unilever. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
PharmaSmart BP kiosks meet clinical ‘gold standard’
A peer-reviewed clinical study recently published in the Journal of the American Society of Hypertension found that routine blood pressure testing on PharmaSmart kiosks "closely approximates" daytime ambulatory blood pressure measurement.
Lannett cleared to market Cosopt generic
Lannett Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution (2%/0.5%). Lannett said Thursday that its product is a generic equivalent of Cosopt Ophthalmic Solution (2%/0.5%) from Oak Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Kraft Foods chairman to become CEO
John Cahill, chairman of Kraft Foods Group Inc., is slated to add the title of chief executive officer, succeeding Tony Vernon, who is retiring. Kraft said Thursday that Vernon plans to retire as CEO on Dec. 27, the end of the company’s fiscal year. Plans call for him to remain as a
Aquaphor partners with TV celebrity Brooke Burke
Beiersdorf Inc. brand Aquaphor has teamed up with actress and television celebrity Brooke Burke.
Dr. Reddy’s Announces the Launch of Valganciclovir Tablets
Dr. Reddy’s Announces the Launch of Valganciclovir Tablets, USP Business Wire Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. December 16, 2014 2:57 AM HYDERABAD, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dr.
Pharmavite acquires whole food supplement maker FoodState
Pharmavite LLC has acquired FoodState Inc., a manufacturer of whole food supplements sold under the MegaFood and Innate Response brands.
Coca-Cola appoints chief customer officer
Julie Hamilton has been named chief customer and commercial leadership officer at The Coca-Cola Co. The beverage giant said Tuesday that Hamilton will assume the post effective April 1 and report directly to chairman and chief executive officer Muhtar Kent.
Endo plans changes to senior management team
Endo International plc is implementing a new management structure that will bring changes to its executive leadership and senior management team. Plans call for Endo’s U.S. Branded Pharmaceuticals and U.S.
CeraVe to expand skin care lineup
Early next year, Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America plans to add four new products to its CeraVe skin care line. CeraVe’s new products include the Skin Renewing Cream Serum, Skin Renewing Night Cream, Renewing SA Cleanser and Hydrating Cleanser Bar.
Topical BioMedics launches fibromyalgia pain relief cream
Topical BioMedics has introduced MyPainAway Fibro Cream, a new topical pain reliever for people with fibromyalgia. The company said Thursday that MyPainAway Fibro Cream is being launched exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores in the analgesics aisle.
Johnson & Johnson names consumer worldwide chairman
Johnson & Johnson has hired former Procter & Gamble Co. executive Jorge Mesquita as worldwide chairman for the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies. J&J said Wednesday that Mesquita is slated to start in the new position on Dec. 15.
Generic Celebrex products hit the market
In the wake of patent settlements with Pfizer Inc. earlier this year, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Mylan Inc. and Actavis plc have rolled out generic versions of the blockbuster anti-inflammatory pain relief drug Celebrex.