Yummi Bears debuts sugarless vitamins
Hero Nutritionals has expanded its Yummi Bears children’s gummy vitamin line with two sugar-free vitamins.
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Watson acquires Uteron Pharma
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has acquired Uteron Pharma SA, a Belgium-based developer of women’s health products. Watson said Wednesday that it has completed the deal, which includes an up-front cash payment of $150 million and up to $155 million in potential future milestone payments.
Pampers adds bigger sizes for Swaddlers
Pampers is enabling toddlers to stay in their Swaddlers diapers longer. The Procter & Gamble diaper brand said Wednesday that it’s launching Pampers Swaddlers, previously available only through size 3 (16 to 28 lbs.), in sizes 4 and 5 at Target stores nationwide.
Allergan to buy MAP Pharmaceuticals
Allergan Inc. plans to acquire MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at about $958 million. The drug companies said Tuesday evening that the transaction will be done through a cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. The per-share cash offer price represents a 60% premium over
Lupin gets OK for Lutera generic
Lupin Ltd. is set to market levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets (0.1 mg/0.02 mg), an oral contraceptive, in the United States. The India-based drug maker said Tuesday that its subsidiary Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Schick adds disposables Hydro razor line
Schick has expanded its Hydro razor lineup for men and women with the launch of Schick Hydro 5 Disposables and Schick Hydro Silk Disposables.
Lansinoh products earn parent seal of approval
A trio of products from Lansinoh Laboratories Inc. have received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval.
Sanofi Canada unveils ‘talking’ auto-injector for anaphylaxis
Sanofi Canada has introduced Allerject, which it called the first and only "talking" epinephrine auto-injector in Canada, as a new option for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.
Kimberly-Clark names CIO
Jennifer Sepull has joined Kimberly-Clark Corp. as chief information officer and vice president of IT services. The company said Monday that Sepull reports to Mark Buthman, senior vice president and chief financial officer. She comes to Kimberly-Clark from American Honda Motor Co.
DenTek helps flossers ‘Scrub Between’
DenTek has introduced the Scrub Betweens Dental Pick to help consumers take the fight to gum disease. The oral care products company said Thursday that the new Scrub Betweens are the only soft-scrubbing dental pick with thousands of microbristles for thorough cleaning.
Innovation appoints gov’t, professional services exec
Phil Samples has joined Innovation as vice president of government and professional services.
Prilosec OTC picks winner for flavor contest
With the help of comedian Larry the Cable Guy, Prilosec OTC has a winner for its Wild American Flavor Sweepstakes.
Parata to sponsor pharmacy business conference
For the second straight year, Parata Systems is sponsoring the 2013 Independent Pharmacy Business Growth Conference. The pharmacy automation company aims to showcase its entire suite of solutions at the event, which will be held by Pharmacy Development Services (PDS) on Feb.
Robitussin tool tracks cough activity
It’s peak cold and flu season for the people of Chicago and Philadelphia, according to Robitussin’s CoughCast tool.
Oral antiseptic spray billed as flu prevention aid
Oasis Consumer Healthcare has introduced Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray, which the company said is making a timely debut during a severe flu season.
AstraZeneca announces senior exec changes
AstraZeneca has made management changes that include an expanded membership of its senior executive team.