Pernix rolls out Omeclamox-Pak to pharmacies
Pernix Therapeutics has released Omeclamox-Pak to pharmcies nationwide for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcer disease.
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Head & Shoulders looks for new MLB ‘Mane Man’
Procter & Gamble’s Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo brand has kicked off the "Mane Man Challenge," a virtual competition among a lineup of Major League Baseball all-stars.
Revlon urges makeup users to experiment
Revlon has launched the Revlon Expression Experiment, a digital engagement platform designed to encourage makeup experimentation.
Lilly lands pediatric exclusivity for Cymbalta
Eli Lilly and Co. has obtained pediatric exclusivity for its antidepressant medication Cymbalta.
Lay’s adds lower-fat Kettle Cooked chip varieties
Frito-Lay North America has introduced two new potato chip flavors: Lay’s Kettle Cooked Applewood Smoked BBQ and Lay’s Kettle Cooked Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan The PepsiCo subsidiary said Thursday that the new Kettle Cooked varieties have 40% less fat than regular potato chips and provide an opti
OraSure cleared by FDA to market at-home HIV test
OraSure Technologies Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, which the company called the nation’s first and rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.
Mylan releases generics of Clarinex, Lithobid
Mylan Inc. has starting shipping desloratadine tablets (5 mg), an allergy medication, and carbonate extended-release tablets (300 mg), a treatment for manic episodes of bipolar disorder. The company said Tuesday that both products were released by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Cold-EEZE rolls out daytime/nighttime remedy
ProPhase Labs Inc. has launched Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Daytime/Nighttime QuickMelt tablets. The company said Monday that the new product marks its first-ever daytime/nighttime cold remedy.
Bristol-Myers Squibb to buy Amylin for $5.3 billion
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. plans to acquire Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $31 per share in cash, pursuant to a cash tender offer and second-step merger, for an aggregate purchase price of about $5.3 billion.
Anheuser-Busch InBev to acquire rest of Grupo Modelo
Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev plans to buy the remaining interest in Grupo Modelo S.A.B. de C.V. it doesn’t own in a deal valued at $20.1 billion. The companies said Friday that the transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2013, will bring together Corona and Budweiser beer as
American Greetings adds new justWink card collection
American Greetings Corp. has expanded its justWink greeting card line with a new collection of designs.
Perrigo launches generic acne treatment
Perrigo Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide 1.2%/5% topical gel, a treatment for acne. The company said Wednesday that it has begun shipment of the product, the generic equivalent of Stiefel’s Duac Gel.
Orabrush makes debut at Walgreens
Orabrush said its patented tongue cleaner and tongue foam are now being carried in about 5,000 Walgreens drug stores across the country. The company said Wednesday that the distribution with Walgreens brings the total number of retail outlets carrying Orabrush products to almost 30,000 worldwide.
DC Brands eyes bigger retail presence for HARD Nutrition
DC Brands International Inc. has enlisted a national sales and brokerage company to help it broaden distribution of its HARD Nutrition functional water systems and supplements to local and national retailers across multiple channels.
Empowered Products gets boost from chain drug distribution
Empowered Products Inc., which offers the PINK and Gun-Oil sexual wellness brands, said sales have escalated since its products shipped to leading chain drug retailers earlier this year.
Nutress hits shelves at Walgreens stores
Nutress Hair Products are now available at select Walgreens drug stores nationwide. Nutress said Tuesday that the five most popular offerings in its product line are on shelves in 400 Walgreens stores.