Novo Nordisk has partnered with celebrity cooks Paula Deen and her sons Bobby and Jamie Deen to launch "Diabetes in a New Light," a national effort to help adults find simple ways to manage type 2 diabetes. Celebrity cook Paula Deen with her sons Jamie (left) and Bobby. The diabetes care company
Hershey Co. has unveiled Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew candy, which the company said provides "a unique way to enjoy bold fruit flavor.
ChromaDex Corp. has landed retail distribution for its BluScience line of dietary supplements with Walgreen Co. and its drugstore.com online subsidiary.
Prasco Laboratories has signed a pact with Shire for the U.S. distribution of an authorized generic version of Carbatrol extended-release capsules, a medication for seizures.
By the middle of this year, Roche Diabetes Care plans to release the Accu-Chek Nano SmartView, a miniature blood glucose monitor that the company said marks the brand’s first single-strip no-code meter. Accu-Chek Nano SmartView The company said this week that it received clearance from the U.S.
Perrigo Co. has won a summary judgment in patent litigation for its planned generic version of Mucinex cough/cold medicine.
Old Spice has rolled out a new advertising campaign for its lineup of Old Spice Red Zone body sprays and has unveiled a new scent called Danger Zone.
TheraBiogen Inc., the maker of TheraMax homeopathic nasal sprays for allergy, cold and flu symptoms and migraine headaches, has completed the launch of its Times Square Social Media campaign.
Shire PLC has acquired the rights to develop and market the gastrointestinal drug Resolor in the United States in an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. Shire said Tuesday that under the terms of the agreement, the U.S. rights to the Resolor trademark will be transferred to the company.
Perrigo Co. has entered an agreement to acquire CanAm Care, a distributor of diabetes care products. Perrigo said Monday that the $36 million cash deal to buy Alpharetta, Ga.
Catalina Marketing Corp. has appointed John Miles as its new executive vice president and chief information officer. The marketing specialist said Monday that in the CIO role, Miles will be responsible for leading IT strategy, research and development, and new product development.
Novartis Consumer Health Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain over-the-counter medicines in the United States, including pain reliever, alertness aid and anti-gas brands.
Goody has unveiled DoubleWear, a collection of multitasking, jewelry-inspired elastics and headwraps. DoubleWear 2in1 Elastics+Bracelets The Newell Rubbermaid hair accessory brand said Thursday that DoubleWear provides a solution to a frequent style and fashion issue.
Sandoz has introduced clobetasol propionate shampoo 0.05%, indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. The generic drug maker, a division of Novartis, said this week that it will market clobetasol propionate shampoo 0.05% in four-fluid-ounce (118 ml) bottles.
Newell Rubbermaid has launched of Paper Mate InkJoy, which the company said provides the performance of a premium pen at an everyday price. Paper Mate InkJoy comes in an "everyday" and an "elite" series.
Parata Systems will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the 2012 Independent Pharmacy Business Growth Conference next month in Orlando, Fla. The event, hosted by Pharmacy Development Services (PDS), is being held Feb. 23 to 25.
