VIVUS gets FDA OK for obesity drug
VIVUS Inc. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market Qsymia, a weight-loss pill aimed at adults struggling with obesity and related health conditions.
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Lannett appoints new chairman
Jeffrey Farber, vice chairman at Lannett Co., has been named chairman, succeeding Ronald West. The generic drug maker said Monday that Farber takes over the chairman’s post effective immediately.
Karma Wellness Water hits chain store shelves
Karma Culture LLC has made its Karma Wellness Water available at drug store, supermarket and convenience store chains nationwide.
Par Pharma to be sold to TPG
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm TPG in a deal valued at $1.9 billion. The generic drug and specialty pharmaceutical company said Monday that under the agreement, Par can solicit proposals from other parties until Aug. 24, and its board plans to do so. If
Sanofi Pasteur releases flu vaccine in U.S.
Sanofi Pasteur has begun shipping the first lots of Fluzone vaccine to U.S. health care providers with the Food and Drug Administration’s licensing of the 2012-13 formulation.
GSK to buy Human Genome Sciences
GlaxoSmithKline plans to acquire Human Genome Sciences (HGS) in a cash deal of about $3 billion. GSK said Monday that the purchase of HGS will give the company full ownership of the medications Benlysta (lupus), albiglutide (type 2 diabetes) and darapladib (coronary heart disease).
Par Formulations lands first ANDA approval
Par Formulations Private Ltd., a subsidary of Par Pharmaceutical Cos., has received its first Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the Food and Drug Administration. The company said Friday that Par Formulations, formerly Edict Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd.
Watson to ship Plan B One-Step generic
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. is set to release Next Choice ONE DOSE (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg), an emergency contraceptive pill. The company said Friday that its Watson Laboratories Inc.
GE Lighting outfits Walgreens
GE Lighting recently helped Walgreen Co. upgrade general lighting across 80% of the chain’s drug store locations nationwide. GE said Thursday that when consumers walk the aisles their local Walgreens store, they will notics the difference from the new lighting.
Original Gourmet lollipops go pink to support cancer awareness
Original Gourmet Food Co. has announced its support for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and its battle against breast cancer.
Reckitt Benckiser bolsters product lineup
This month, Reckitt Benckiser is rolling out a trio of new cough/cold products.
Pernix rolls out Omeclamox-Pak to pharmacies
Pernix Therapeutics has released Omeclamox-Pak to pharmcies nationwide for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcer disease.
Head & Shoulders looks for new MLB ‘Mane Man’
Procter & Gamble’s Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo brand has kicked off the "Mane Man Challenge," a virtual competition among a lineup of Major League Baseball all-stars.
Revlon urges makeup users to experiment
Revlon has launched the Revlon Expression Experiment, a digital engagement platform designed to encourage makeup experimentation.
Lilly lands pediatric exclusivity for Cymbalta
Eli Lilly and Co. has obtained pediatric exclusivity for its antidepressant medication Cymbalta.
Lay’s adds lower-fat Kettle Cooked chip varieties
Frito-Lay North America has introduced two new potato chip flavors: Lay’s Kettle Cooked Applewood Smoked BBQ and Lay’s Kettle Cooked Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan The PepsiCo subsidiary said Thursday that the new Kettle Cooked varieties have 40% less fat than regular potato chips and provide an opti