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Lupin launches generic version of Zymaxid

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5%, an antibiotic for eye infections, in the United States. The company said Thursday that its product is the generic equivalent of Allergan Inc.

Actavis, Warner Chilcott form new company, board

Actavis has formed a new board of directors with the completion of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis and Dublin-based Warner Chilcott closed the $8.5 billion stock-for-stock deal Tuesday and have combined under a new company incorporated in Ireland.

Merck unveils restructuring plan, new HQ location

Merck is implementing a multiyear plan to sharpen its commercial and research-and-development focus, an effort that the drug maker said will entail a redesigned operating model and cost reductions including 8,500 job cuts. The company said Tuesday that it expects to realize $2.

Advil scores marketing pact with NHL

Advil has been named an official partner and the official pain reliever of the National Hockey League and the NHL’s 30 athletic trainers in North America for the 2013-14 season.

Mylan releases generic of Vfend

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched voriconazole for oral suspension (40 mg/ml), an antifungal medicine. Mylan said Monday that its product is the first generic version of Pfizer’s Vfend for Oral Suspension. Voriconazole for oral suspension (40 mg/ml), a triazole antifungal drug, had U.S.

Empowered Products launches ad campaign

Empowered Products Inc. has kicked off what the company calls its largest marketing and advertising campaign to date for its PINK and Gun Oil personal lubricant brands. Launched this week, the campaign is designed to support the more than 21,000 U.S.

FLAVORx gives nurse practitioners a hand with adherence

FLAVORx has begun offering the Pediatric Adherence Toolkit for Nurse Practitioners to foster medication adherence among children. Using the kit, nurse practitioners can get help determining if taste is impacting children’s adherence to medications.