FDA approves Warner Chilcott birth control pill
Warner Chilcott has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Minastrin 24 FE capsules, an oral contraceptive.
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Peeps unveils pair of new summer flavors
Just Born Inc. has added two new Peeps candy products and is bringing back Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends for its fourth year.
Clark Pharmaceuticals, Ferndale Healthcare team on skin care
Clark Pharmaceuticals LLC and Ferndale Healthcare Inc. have partnered to produce over-the-counter therapeutic skin care products. Their first product, DerMend Moisturizing Bruise Formula, is designed to address the bruising that often occurs with the mature skin of men and women over age 50.
SheaMoisture sizes up burgeoning ethnic market
Research by Sundial Brands, which makes the SheaMoisture line of beauty care products, points to the emergence of a New General Market that is more diverse in a number of ways. For the year ended July 31, 2011, African-Americans, Latinos and other minorities accounted for 50.
Heineken exec: Drug chains can capitalize on beer sales
Drug stores have yet to fully tap the beer sales opportunity, especially when it comes to upscale brews such as imports, according to Steve Ward, vice president of national accounts at Heineken USA.
Novo Nordisk’s new U.S. headquarters makes debut
Novo Nordisk has unveiled its new U.S. headquarters, a 731,000-square-foot facility in Plainsboro, N.J.
Wolters Kluwer tool lends pharmacies a hand in insurance matters
A new solution from Wolters Kluwer Health is aimed at helping retail pharmacies cut down on the time spent dealing with insurance issues.
Hershey to simplify nutrition information on packaging
The Hershey Co. plans to implement a more user-friendly food labeling system across its U.S. product portfolio.
AbbVie enlists Sofia Vergara for hypothyroidism campaign
Actress Sofia Vergara is helping to raise awareness about the importance of diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism — and adhering to prescribed medications — through a new campaign sponsored by AbbVie.
Coca-Cola introduces Caffeine Free Coke Zero
Coca-Cola Co. has added a no-caffeine product to its Coke Zero soft drink line. The beverage giant said Wednesday that the new Caffeine Free Coke Zero, which has no calories, gives consumers "a great-tasting option for later-in-the-day consumption.
SymphonyIRI Group rebrands as IRI
SymphonyIRI Group Inc. is returning to its founding name of Information Resources Inc. and rebranding as IRI.
Promo gives consumers chance to star in Dr. Pepper ads
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group has announced "Be the Next /1," a national consumer contest that offers fans the chance to star in upcoming national television commercials and digital advertising for the Dr. Pepper soft drink brand.
Lay’s Wavy gets new flavor, new look
Frito-Lay North America has extended its Lay’s Wavy potato chip line with the introduction of Lay’s Wavy Garlic & Sea Salt. The PepsiCo snack subsidiary said the new Lay’s Wavy Roasted Garlic & Sea Salt potato chips will be available in stores nationwide this month in a 9.5-ounce bag for a suggested
Taro cleared to market Topicort spray
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Topicort Topical Spray 0.25%. The company said Friday that the Topicort (desoximetasone) spray, a corticosteroid, is indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients age 18 and older.
Warner Chilcott receives FDA approval for Doryx tablets
Warner Chilcott has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market 200-mg strength of Doryx delayed-release tablets. The Ireland-based pharmaceutical company said Friday that it expects the commercial launch of the Doryx tablets to take place in July.
PuraMed eyes bigger retail presence for LipiGesic M
PuraMed BioScience Inc. plans to ramp up the retail sales efforts for its LipiGesic M homeopathic migraine headache remedy by targeting another 21,000 retail outlets.