Par Pharmaceutical Cos. plans to buy Indian generic drug maker Edict Pharmaceuticals in a cash deal valued at up to $37.6 million. Par said Monday that it expects to finalize the agreement, pending customary conditions and approvals, by the end of the year.
Mylan Inc. has launched divalproex sodium capsules 125 mg, a medication for seizures. The company said Monday that the product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. subsidiary, is the generic version of Abbott’s Depakote Sprinkle Capsules.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Incivek, a treatment for chronic hepatitis C patients.
Twizzlers is giving 10 bloggers the "ultimate family road trip experience" with its new Landmark Summer promotion. The Hershey Co. licorice and candy brand said the bloggers, dubbed the Twizzlers Traveling Families, have embarked on a road trip adventure that runs through the week of Aug. 21.
Abbott’s ZonePerfect brand has launched Sweet & Salty nutrition bars in cashew pretzel and trail mix varieties. The company said Friday that the new snack bars "combine the irresistible combination of sweet and salty flavor varieties while providing excellent nutrition.
Dove is giving one woman a chance to be in the limelight on the hit ABC television show "Dancing with the Stars." The Unilever personal wash brand said Kristi Herman, after being selected from nearly 1,500 women who entered the Dove Close-Up Challenge, will "show off her new moves and beautiful
Merck and Roche have entered into agreements, through their respective subsidiaries, to improve treatment, diagnosis and awareness of chronic hepatitis C infection.
Schick is asking consumers to vote on new Intuition razor handle designs created by top fashion blogger Kelly Framel.
7UP is tapping into its roots as "The Uncola" to launch 7UP Retro, which sports packaging designed by "The Celebrity Apprentice" finalists Marlee Matlin and John Rich.
The Hershey Co. has appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer John P. Bilbrey as interim chief executive officer to replace David West, who is leaving the company to become CEO at Del Monte Foods Co.
Mylan Inc. has released bromfenac ophthalmic solution 0.09%, which alleviates swelling and pain caused by cataract surgery. The company said this week that the twice daily administration product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Charmin Sensitive has been voted the best new bathroom tissue in 2011 in a consumer product survey by Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Procter & Gamble Co.
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. has rolled out Lance Cracker Creations, a premium seasoned sandwich cracker with vegetables, cheese or herbs baked in.
Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have launched cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules, a muscle relaxer, in strengths of 15 mg and 30 mg.
Mars Inc. has launched a promotion that asks consumers to help it "reunite" its M&M’s "spokescandies.
Lilly USA has introduced TruAssist, a website and call center for health care providers and patients to access information about the pharmaceutical company’s patient assistance programs. The Eli Lilly and Co. unit said Monday that the website (LillyTruAssist.
