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Perrigo launches opioid pain medication

Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for morphine sulfate 100ml/5% oral solution. The company said Wednesday that it will start shipping the product, a narcotic pain medication, immediately.

Wet Ones lends a hand to teachers

Energizer Personal Care’s Wet Ones brand is supporting TeacherLists.com, a new free service that aims to help America’s classrooms stay fully stocked with supplies.

Nestle USA to get new chairman, CEO

Paul Grimwood, chief executive officer of Nestle UK & Ireland, has been appointed as chairman and CEO of Nestle USA. The world’s largest food company said Friday that Grimwood will move into the new role with the retirement of current Nestle USA chairman and CEO Brad Alford in October.

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.

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,

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.