Wolters Kluwer Health rolls out Price Rx Pro Plus
Wolters Kluwer Health has released Medi-Span Price Rx Pro Plus, a new offering in its suite of Price Rx solutions.
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Catalina Health acquired by inVentiv Health
Digital media company Catalina has sold its Catalina Health division to inVentiv Health, a global provider of clinical, commercial and consulting services to the life sciences industry. Catalina said late Wednesday that it closed the deal Oct.
No7 introduces Lift & Luminate Day & Night Serum
Next month, Boots plans to extend its No7 skin care line in the United States with Lift & Luminate Day & Night Serum. The company said Wednesday that the two-step system targets the three main signs of aging — uneven skin tone, the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and the loss of
iMedicare grows pharmacy base for Medicare Part D tool
iMedicare, a comparison platform for Medicare prescription drug plans, is now available in 500 pharmacies nationwide. The company said Wednesday that its Medicare decision-making technology helps thousands of seniors enroll in affordable drug benefit plans and health insurance coverage.
Wet Platinum earns key FDA designation
Wet Platinum Premium Personal Lubricant has gained Section 510(k) medical device approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Trigg Laboratories Inc.
Endo to purchase Boca Pharmacal
In another example of pharmaceutical industry consolidation, Endo Health Solutions — through its Qualitest subsidiary — is acquiring privately held Boca Pharmacal, a specialty generic drug firm, for $225 million in cash.
Akorn to acquire Hi-Tech Pharmacal
Akorn Inc. plans to acquire Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. for $640 million in a move to expand its eye drug portfolio to oral liquids and ointments. Akorn said Tuesday that the all-cash deal will make it the third-largest U.S.
Neat Feat introduces sport orthotic sandals
Neat Feat Products has launched Neat Zori, which it describes as a modern sport version of the traditional Japanese thong (flip-flop) Zori.
Edge relaunches ‘Irritation’ social media campaign
Energizer Personal Care have brought back Edge Irritation Solutions, an Edge shave gel campaign aimed at alleviating irritations for men "one tweet at a time.
Advil extends line with film-coated tablets
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has expanded its Advil pain relief lineup with fast-acting Advil Film Coated tablets. Advil Film Coated comes in tablet and capsule forms and in a premium white box. The company said Monday that the new product marks the U.S.
Amgen to buy Onyx for $10.4 billion
Amgen plans to acquire oncology specialist Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at $10.4 billion overall. Under the acquisition agreement, announced Sunday evening, Amgen will purchase all of the outstanding shares of Onyx at $125 per share in cash. Net of estimated Onyx cash, the purchase
Dr. Reddy’s releases Depakote ER generic
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched divalproex sodium extended-release tablets, an anti-seizure medication, in the U.S. market after receiving approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Mylan sANDA approved for Wellbutrin generic
Mylan Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (sANDA) providing bioequivalence study results for bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (300 mg).
Magnitria magnesium powder supplement now available
Althos Pharma LLC has released Magnitria, which the company said is the first powder-form of magnesium citrate supplement available without a prescription in the United States.
Yoplait Go-GURT Protein hits store shelves
Yoplait is rolling out its new Go-GURT Protein yogurt for children to stores in select markets this month. The General Mills yogurt brand said Wednesday that each tube of Go-GURT Protein has 5 grams of protein per 2.25-ounce serving, two times the protein of the leading kids’ yogurt.
MedActive oral care brands get Hamacher star ratings
MedActive Oral Pharmaceuticals LLC announced that five MedActive Oral Relief Brands have received one- and two-star ratings from Hamacher Resource Group Inc., a retail health care research and marketing firm.