Qualitest releases Singulair generic
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has launched montelukast sodium tablets and chewable tablets, indicated for treating the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.
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SensatioNail unveils gel polish removal kit, tool
Pacific World Corp.’s SensatioNail nail care brand has rolled out the SensatioNail Gel Polish Removal Kit and Gel Polish Removal Tool.
CoverGirl signs up P!nk
Rock singer P!nk has become the latest in a long line of CoverGirls. The Procter & Gamble makeup brand said Monday that P!nk recently wrapped up her first print advertising campaign with CoverGirl, which will debut in fall. And later this fall, the rock star will be the face of a
Sandoz rolls out generic of Dovonex Cream
Sandoz has introduced in the United States its first-to-file calcipotriene cream (.005%), a topical medication for psoriasis. The company said Friday that its product marks the first generic version of LEO Pharma Inc.’s Dovonex Cream (.005%) in the United States.
Laros becomes partner at TABS Group
Market research and consulting firm The TABS Group has promoted Bill Laros to partner.
Kraft gives timetable for grocery business spin-off
Kraft Foods Inc. plans to spin off its North American grocery business on Oct. 1. The packaged foods giant said Thursday that the spin-off of Kraft Foods Group Inc. to shareholders is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST on Oct. 1, with the final effective date and terms of the spin-off subject to
Crest, Oral-B team with actress Jennie Garth
In tandem with the launch of a new power toothbrush for kids, Crest and Oral-B have allied with actress and mom Jennie Garth to encourage children to brush up on their oral hygiene before heading back to school this fall. The Procter & Gamble oral care brands said Thursday that along with Garth,
AmerisourceBergen relaunches health care website
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has redesigned its knowledgedriven.com educational website for the health care community, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care providers and pharmacies.
Watson gets OK for children’s asthma drug
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for budesonide inhalation suspension 0.25mg/2ml and 0.5mg/2ml (unit-dose ampules), an asthma medication for children.
Multimedia blitz planned for Topricin
Topical BioMedics Inc. is set to kick off a national media campaign to promote its Topricin line of natural biomedicine pain relief and healing creams.
RH Labs to roll out personal massager line to mass chains
Starting this fall, RH Laboratories will bring three models from sex expert Dr. Laura Berman’s line of personal massagers to food, drug and mass retailers.
Tre Milano obtains court order vs. Amazon
Tre Milano said a California court has ordered online retail giant Amazon to send notice to more than 20,000 consumers who may have bought counterfeit versions of the InStyler rotating hair iron.
Luden’s promotion seeks best jingle
Throat lozenges brand Luden’s is calling on online voters in its search for the best original jingle based on the theme, "Surprisingly Soothing, Simply Delicious!".
Unilever sells frozen meals business to ConAgra
Unilever has agreed to sell its North America frozen meals business to ConAgra Foods Inc. for $265 million. The companies said Monday that the cash deal is expected to close in the third quarter.
McLane to buy foodservice wholesaler
McLane Co. plans to acquire Meadowbrook Meat Co. (MBM), a national foodservice distributor. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. McLane chief executive officer Grady Rosier stated Thursday that the acquisition expands McLane’s portfolio of companies in the food and beverage industries.
Taro nixes Sun Pharma buyout bid
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has given a thumbs-down to an unsolicited buyout proposal by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Taro said Thursday that a special committee of its board unanimously rejected the Oct.