Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched what it said is the first generic Felbamate oral suspension in 600 mg/5 ml strength. Amneal said Wednesday that the first-to-market product is an AB-rated, therapeutically equivalent alternative to Meda Pharmaceuticals’ Felbatol.
PuraMed BioScience Inc. is hatching plans for the national product launch of LipiGesic M, its clinically tested migraine headache treatment.
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. plans to acquire 17 over-the-counter pharmaceutical brands sold in North America from GlaxoSmithKline in $660 million cash deal.
Amgen and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. plan to collaborate on the development and global commercialization of several oncology antibody biosimilar medicines.
Jeff Berry has resigned his position as chief financial officer at Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. The cosmetics and skin care product maker said Wednesday that Berry is leaving the company "to pursue other professional interests" and is slated to exit his post on Jan. 13.
Germany-based Sebamed skin care products are slated to hit shelves at CVS/pharmacy next year. Physician Laboratories Inc., the U.S. distributor of Sebamed, said Tuesday that the products will be carried in 7,300 CVS stores starting in mid-January.
Stacey Lelko has joined pharmacy-based patient care service provider Mirixa Corp. as vice president of sales and business development. Mirixa said Tuesday that Lelko will lead its national sales team and develop strategic partner relationships.
Energizer Personal Care said its Schick brand will "revolutionize" women’s shaving with next year’s introduction of the Hydro Silk razor. Energizer said Monday that the Schick Hydro Silk razor provides an extra level of care for the skin by replacing moisture that shaving can take away.
Hallmark has unveiled four new interactive Christmas greeting card lines for the 2011 holiday season. The greeting card giant said Monday that the novel card collections leverage technology to make holiday wishes "come alive.
Mylan Inc. has named John Thievon as president of Dey Pharma, its specialty pharmaceutical business.
Endo Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new formulation of Opana ER designed to be crush-resistant.
Joe McClanathan, president and chief executive officer of Energizer Household Products, is slated to retire next year and be succeeded by vice president Alan Hoskins. Energizer Holdings Inc.
Rock musician Jon Bon Jovi shares his pain relief story in a new television commercial for Advil. Jon Bon Jovi Pfizer Consumer Healthcare said the new TV spot, which starts airing on Dec. 9, gives a glimpse into Bon Jovi’s life, including his battle against pain. According to the company, Bon Jovia
Hershey Co. plans to acquire Brookside Foods Ltd., a British Columbia-based confectionery manufacturer specializing in chocolate-covered fruit juice pieces.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. is rolling out Amethia Lo tablets, an oral contraceptive. Watson said late Wednesday that it has launched Amethia Lo (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol 0.1 mg/0.02 mg) and ethinyl estradiol (0.01 mg) tablets under a settlement with Teva Women’s Health Inc.
The Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) has hired Ahaviah Glaser as vice president for policy and strategic alliances.
