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.
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Allegra expands into topical anti-itch products
Chattem Inc. has extended its Allegra allergy brand with a pair of topical anti-itch creams.
Actavis, Valeant reach accord on Ziana, Zyclara generics
Actavis Inc. plans to launch generic versions of Ziana and Zyclara through an agreement with Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., a subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.
MyAllergyTest at-home kit rolls out to pharmacies
ImmuneTech Inc. has introduced MyAllergyTest, which the company calls the first Food and Drug Administration-cleared, at-home test that allows allergy sufferers to test themselves for 10 key allergens, ranging from food and environmental to inhalants and animal.
Astroglide Sensitive Skin Gel makes debut
Astroglide has launched Astroglide Sensitive Skin Gel, described as a thicker personal lubricant that’s formulated without common ingredients known to irritate sensitive skin. BioFilm Inc.
Dr. Reddy’s to relocate North American HQ
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories plans to relocate its North America headquarters and establish a research and development center in Princeton, N.J.
Culturelle releases adult chewable probiotic
Culturelle has launched an adult-strength chewable version of its probiotic supplement. The company said Monday that Culturelle Digestive Health Probiotic Chewables enable easier daily probiotic consumption for the many adults who have difficulty swallowing pills.
AllergEase allergy lozenge hits store shelves
AllergEase has begun rolling out an all-natural herbal lozenge that provides relief to allergy sufferers.
Mylan ships generic version of Zovirax
Mylan Inc. has released acyclovir ointment 5%, an antiviral medication for the treatment of herpes. The company said Wednesday that its product is is the first generic version of Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ Zovirax Ointment.
Depend brand unveils new celebrity partnerships
Kimberly-Clark’s Depend incontinence brand has announced new and expanded celebrity partnerships.
Banana Boat extends sunscreen lineup
Energizer Personal Care has launched Banana Boat Protect & Hydrate and Banana Boat Sport Performance CoolZone sunscreen lotions.
Valeant ups offer to acquire Obagi Medical
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has increased its offer to purchase Obagi Medical Products after Merz Pharma Group made a larger bid for the company. Valeant and Obagi said Wednesday that under an amended agreement, Valeant raised its tender offer to acquire Obagi from $19.
Mscripts unveils mobile platform for McKesson’s EnterpriseRx
Mscripts has made availabile a certified mobile pharmacy platform for the EnterpriseRx pharmacy management system from McKesson Pharmacy Systems & Automation.
American Greetings to go private
American Greetings Corp. is being taken private by its founding family.
Dr. Reddy’s launches Zenatane
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has introduced Zenatane (isotretinoin capsules), an acne medication, in strengths of 20 mg and 40 mg. The company said Friday that its product is a therapeutically equivalent generic version of Hoffman-LaRoche’s Accutane (isotretinoin capsules) in the U.S.
AmLactin Cerapeutic Restoring Body Lotion debuts in stores
AmLactin Alpha-Hydroxy Skin Care has introduced AmLactin Cerapeutic Restoring Body Lotion, which it said is formulated with the "power couple" of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and essential ceramides.