Device aids men with enlarged prostate
A new low-tech medical device called BladderVoid aims to help improve the lives of men dealing with the discomfort associated wtih an enlarged prostate, or BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
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Quick Sticks hit shelves at Walgreens, Walmart
QS Holdings Inc. has landed national distribution for its Quick Sticks fast-dissolve glucose supplement at Walgreens and Walmart. Quick Sticks come in boxes of a dozen 10g packets.
Pantene to premiere Expert Collection
Next month, Pantene plans to debut a new hair care collection designed to combat signs of hair aging and help repair extreme damage. The Procter & Gamble brand said Monday that the new Pantene Expert Collection brings two premium hair care lines: Pantene AgeDefy and Pantene Advanced+ Keratin Repair.
Mondelez wraps up Kraft grocery spin-off
Mondelez International Inc., formerly Kraft Foods Inc., has completed the spin-off of its North American grocery business, Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
CHPA joins anti-smurfing effort in Alabama
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has teamed up with Alabama officials to launch the state’s new voluntary retail anti-smurfing campaign.
Smart Balance unveils ‘smarter’ milk for kids
Smart Balance Inc. has launched what it said is the first line of milk products formulated to support the growth and development of toddlers and children.
Cardium Therapeutics to buy To Go Brands
Cardium Therapeutics’ MedPodium unit has agreed to acquire To Go Brands, a maker of nutraceutical powder mixes, supplements and chews to support healthy lifestyles.
Hallmark to launch Cody Simpson greeting cards
Hallmark Inc. next year plans to roll out a greeting card line featuring teen singing sensation Cody Simpson. The company said Monday that the Cody Simpson greeting card collection, due out in January, will encompass more than 40 cards spotlighting the 15-year-old singer and songwriter.
Mylan ships generic versions of Avapro, Avalide
Mylan Inc. has launched irbesartan tablets and irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, indicated for treating high blood pressure. The company said Friday that its irbesartan tablets come in strengths of 75 mg, 150 mg and 300 mg and are the generic version of Sanofi’s Avapro.
Bayshore gets first ANDA approval
Bayshore Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer and marketer of generic drugs, has received its first Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the Food and Drug Administration for methscopolamine bromide tablets.
Par Pharma sale to TPG finalized
The sale of Par Pharmaceutical Cos. to private equity firm TPG has been completed. Par Pharma said Friday that under the $1.9 billion deal announced in July, its stockholders will receive $50 in cash for each share of Par common stock they own. With the closing of the transaction, Par’s common
Unilever serves up digital savings across U.S. brands
Unilever has teamed up with SavingStar, a "paperless" grocery savings service, for a promotion that they said marks the first time a company has offered digital savings to shoppers across all of its product lines and over multiple shopping trips and retailers.
American Greetings fields buyout offer
American Greetings Corp. has received a go-private offer from a group that is headed by its chief executive officer, Zev Weiss. The greeting card maker said Wednesday that the proposal values the company at about $580 million. The offer of $17.
Markwins to buy Physicians Formula
Markwins International plans to acquire Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. for nearly $75 million.
AmerisourceBergen taps Diebold for Rx equipment services
AmerisourceBergen Technology Group (ABTG) has named Diebold Inc. as its single-source provider of installation, preventive maintenance and repair services for ABTG pharmacy automation customers.
Rite Aid adds Lumiday, Luminite wellness supplements
Direct Digital LLC’s Lumiday Natural Mood Enhancement and Luminite Natural Sleep Support dietary supplements are now being carried at more than 2,000 Rite Aid drug stores as well as the retailer’s online store.