Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has released lamotrigine extended-release tablets, an anti-seizure medication. The India-based drug maker said Wednesday that its lamotrigine product is a therapeutically equivalent generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Lamictal XR tablets. Dr.
Mylan Inc. has launched generic versions of Micronor in the United States and Viagra in Europe. The pharmaceutical manufacturer said Wednesday that it has released in the U.S. norethindrone tablets 0.35 mg, a generic of Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ Micronor Tablets 0.
The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) has extended its multiyear agreement with Kodak in which its 4,500-plus pharmacy members will make Kodak Picture Kiosks available at their drug stores.
Robert Billings, senior vice president of finance, planning and special programs at the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), is slated to retire at the end of this month.
Rally Labs LLC has rolled out Blowfish for Hangovers, described as a simple solution for hangover relief.
Little Busy Bodies LLC has entered a licensing agreement with Procter & Gamble Co. The companies said Tuesday that under the pact, Little Busy Bodies — the creator of the popular Boogie Wipes — will make and market a line of saline-infused products under P&G’s Puffs brand.
In a pair of marketing executive promotions, Coty Inc. has named Stephen Mormoris as senior vice president of global marketing American fragrances for Coty Prestige. Coty said Tuesday that Mormoris assumes the new role on July 1.
Pamala Smith Marquess, president of the Georgia Pharmacy Association, has been named national spokeswoman for the Biotène line of remedies for dry mouth, a common side effect of medication.
Actavis Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have released generic versions of Pfizer’s Viagra in Europe.
Mylan Inc. has appointed Roger Graham as president of Mylan Specialty. Mylan said Monday that Graham joins the company from Advandx, a private developer of in-vitro diagnostic tests in the infectious disease space. Graham will report to Tony Mauro, president of Mylan North America.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step for over-the-counter sale to all consumers in the United States. Teva Women’s Health, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Jeffrey Campbell, executive vice president and chief financial officer at McKesson Corp., is slated to leave the company at the end of this month to become CFO of American Express Co.
Stride gum has released Gumulon, a groundbreaking mobile application game controlled by chewing.
IDenta Corp. has renewed distribution of its Touch&Know drug detection kits at Walgreens stores nationwide. The Israel-based company said Thursday that the over-the-counter drug testing kit will continue to be sold exclusively at Walgreens through August 2014.
Bellaboo, a natural skin care line for tween and teen girls, has hit store shelves at Kinney Drugs. Bellaboo’s products include a facial wash, a facial exfoliator, a moisturizer, acne treatments and facial masks, as well as a starter kit.
Dental health ranks in the top three medical concerns among those age 50 and older, according to a survey by Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health For Life and AARP. The Procter & Gamble oral care brands said Tuesday that 75% of respondents in the poll, conducted by AARP, agreed that "compared to my overall
