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Merck wins approval for glaucoma treatment

Merck has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market Zioptan 0.0015%, which the company said is the first preservative-free prostaglandin analog ophthalmic solution. The pharmaceutical company said Monday that Zioptan (tafluprost ophthalmic solution 0.

Amylin ships Bydureon in U.S.

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released Bydureon, which it called the first and only once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes, to U.S. pharmacies.

Zoom Eyeworks names logistics exec

Eyewear designer and marketer Zoom Eyeworks Inc. has appointed Harry Cameau as senior director of logistics and operations. The company said Monday that Cameau will oversee its 50,000-square-foot distribution center in Hollister, Calif., which serves some of the nation’s largest retailers.

Red Carpet Manicure lands Grammy gig

Red Carpet Manicure LLC said its Red Carpet Manicure at-home gel manicure system will be showcased at the Grammy Awards gift lounge in Los Angeles later this week. Red Carpet Manicure’s AMOR 24 gold nail polish.

Mylan gets tentative approval for Lipitor generic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Mylan Inc. tentative approval for atorvastatin calcium tablets, a generic version of Pfizer Inc.’s blockbuster Lipitor cholesterol-lowering medication. Mylan said Thursday that its Mylan Laboratories Ltd. subsidiary (former Matrix Laboratories Ltd.

Schick Xtreme3 debuts eco-friendly razor

Schick has introduced the Xtreme3 Eco, which it said is the first disposable razor to use 100% recycled plastic in the production of its handle and 100% post-consumer paper in its packaging. The Energizer Holdings Inc.

Zicam maker Matrixx appoints Arnett as CEO

Personal health care products veteran M’lou Arnett has joined Matrixx Initiatives Inc., maker of the Zicam cold, sinus and allergy remedy line, as chief executive officer. Matrixx said Wednesday that the 47-year-old Arnett, previously chief operating officer of Scerene Healthcare Inc.

Former Genovese exec joins PearlBrite advisory board

Leonard Genovese, part of the family that ran the former Genovese Drug Stores Inc. chain, has been retained by PearlBrite Concepts Inc. to serve on its board of advisors management team. PearlBrite is a nondental, cosmetic teeth whitening company and subsidiary of Delta Entertainment Group Inc.

CeraVe introduces renewing lotion

Coria Laboratories has expanded its popular CeraVe skin care line with CeraVe SA Renewing Lotion. The Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America subsidiary said Thursday that CeraVe SA Renewing Lotion is now available at drug stores and mass retailers nationwide at a suggested retail price of $14.99.