Merck to release LDL cholesterol-lowering drug
Merck has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Liptruzet, a combination treatment for elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or "bad" cholesterol.
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Vichy campaign satirizes battle against cellulite
Skin care brand Vichy has kicked off a satirical video campaign depicting women’s battle against cellulite and showcasing a pair of its products that provide a solution.
PharmaSmart BP kiosks deployed at Kinney Drugs
PharmaSmart International Inc. has rolled out its blood pressure screening kiosks at all Kinney Drugs stores.
Teva OK’d to market Plan B One-Step on store shelves
Teva Women’s Health Inc. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive tablets over the counter to women ages 15 and older. The Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. U.S.
Quest Products unveils solution for male incontinence
Quest Products Inc. has rolled out the Guardian For Men, a new product designed to offer protection for men who suffer from light to moderate male incontinence. Guardian For Men provides a more discreet, comfortable option for male incontinence, Quest Products said.
AXE kicks off Space Camp contest with Walgreens
In conjunction with the AXE Apollo Space Academy, which will send 22 fans from around the world to space, the AXE brand is launching a new retail-focused program that will allow seven people to attend Space Camp for a chance to experience space travel. The Unilever men’s personal care brand said
Actavis reaches agreement to launch OxyContin generic
Actavis Inc. has entered into an agreement with Purdue Pharma to settle all outstanding patent litigation related to Actavis’ generic version of the abuse-deterrent formulation of OxyContin.
Arctic Ease hits shelves at CVS stores
Artic Ease is rolling out its cold therapy compression wrap nationwide via distribution to more than 7,400 CVS/pharmacy drug stores.
Settlement clears way for Actavis to market Intuniv generic
Actavis Inc. plans to launch a generic version of the ADHD drug Intuniv next year under a settlement with Shire.
Hershey shuffles its management team
In a flurry of executive moves, Hershey Co. has named new global and North America presidents as well as a new chief financial officer, among other changes.
Empowered Products boosts distribution at CVS
Empowered Products Inc.’s GunOil and PINK sexual wellness brands are slated to be carried at "substantially" more CVS/pharmacy stores.
Teva forms global specialty drug group
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has created a global specialty medicines group. The Israel-based drug maker said Wednesday said the newly formed group will leverage the company’s well-established generic drug presence for its specialty pharmaceuticals offering.
Orville Redenbacher adds Pop Crunch popcorn snack
Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn has extended its lineup with Pop Crunch, a ready-to-eat popcorn snack. The ConAgra Foods brand said Tuesday that Pop Crunch is made with whole gains and is air-popped for half the fat of leading-brand regular potato chips.
Sucampo gets OK for broader use of Amitiza
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug for expanded use of Amitiza, a medication for constipation.
Hawaiian Tropic in search of ‘new face’
Hawaiian Tropic next month plans to kick off an online search for a "new face" for the brand.
National Sales Solutions hires regional sales EVP
National Sales Solutions LLC has named Rich Siporin as executive vice president of sales for the Northeast region.