Mylan Inc. has released generic versions of Novartis’ Diovan HCT tablets and Pfizer’s Antivert tablets. Mylan said Friday that its Diovan generic, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, come in strengths of 80/12.5 mg, 160/12.5 mg, 160/25 mg, 320/12.5 mg and 320/25 mg.
Procter & Gamble has rolled out Prilosec OTC Wildberry, which the company described as the first flavor-coated, 24-hour pill for the treatment of frequent heartburn.
AstraZeneca has introduced Complete the Course, an education program to support patients taking its blood-thinning medication Brilinta.
Vichy Laboratoires’ LiftActiv Serum 10 has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and been named a "Beauty Breakthrough" by Allure magazine.
The Hershey Co. has opened the doors for what it calls "the world’s most technologically advanced chocolate making facility" that it said "positions the company for its next 100 years of global growth.
WoundSeal, a topical powder designed to stop bleeding instantly for the more than 50 million seniors on blood thinners, is now available over the counter.
VIVUS Inc. has begun rolling out Qsymia, its weight management drug, in the U.S. market.
ProPhase Labs Inc., the maker of Cold-EEZE cold remedies, has rejected an unsolicited bid to be acquired by Matrixx Initiatives Inc., which owns the rival Zicam brand of cold and allergy products.
Timothy Booth has joined H.D. Smith as corporate vice president and head of its Home Healthcare Division (HHC).
Meijer Inc. is slated to offer a novel medication management product called Pill Pouch at select stores in Michigan this month. The Pill Pouch aims to make it easier for people to manage multiple medications.
Asteres Inc. has gained approval from the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy for its ScriptCenter automated pharmacy kiosk to be used for 24×7 prescription pickup in hospitals and health care facilities.
Lannett Co. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market for butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine tablets (50mg/325mg/40mg). The company said Friday that the combination product, slated to begin shipping next month, is a generic version of Fioricet.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets in the U.S. market.
With back-to-school season now under way, DenTek is reminding busy students and their parents of the need to keep up regular oral care. "From school-age children to college students, practicing daily oral hygiene routines is a must," noted Charlotte Havely, director of marketing for DenTek.
Energizer Holdings Inc. has developed what the company called the first child-resistant packaging for coin lithium batteries.
NüVo Condoms has announced the return of its NüVo Quarterback Protection Plan marketing campaign. The company said Friday that for the 2012 NFL season that in addition to giving a supply of NüVo Condoms to the quarterback that is sacked the most each week, NüVo will also give a donation of 1,000
