Boiron launches Arnicare Sport in Canada
Boiron Canada has rolled out Arnicare Sport tablets, a new product for athletes designed to help prevent and reduce cramps, aches and muscular fatigue.
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Poll: Men say their health takes backseat to their car’s
Nearly 70% of men find it easier to care for their cars than for their personal health, according to a survey commissioned by Abbott and Men’s Health Network. Abbott said the poll of 501 men ages 45 to 65 also found that more than 40% of respondents would be more likely to
Merck Rx label redesign gets FDA OK
The Food and Drug Administration has approved redesigned drug container labels from Merck. The FDA said late last week that the revamped labels feature a new standardized format to improve readability and provide better information on product and strength differentiation.
Breckenridge unveils new generics
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for letrozole 2.5 mg tablets and estradiol/norethindrone acetate 0.5mg/0.1mg tablets.
Forest Labs to ship Daliresp tablets
Forest Laboratories Inc. plans to roll out Daliresp tablets, a medication for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to U.S. pharmacies by mid-June.
Tropicana expands Trop50 juice line
Tropicana Products Inc. has added lemonade and raspberry lemonade flavors to its Trop50 fruit juice line, which has 50% less sugar and calories plus no artificial sweeteners.
Watson to launch Lybrel generic
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. is set to ship levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol birth control tablets. The company said this week that its subsidiary, Watson Laboratories Inc., received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets 0.09 mg/0.02 mg.
Upsher-Smith honored with HDMA DIANA award
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. has been recognized with a Distribution Industry Award for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA) by the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA).
Vichy unveils Capital Soleil sunscreen line
Vichy Laboratoires has introduced Capital Soleil, a new range of oil-free, allergy-tested sun care products designed to provide cellular protection from UVA/UVB rays and free radicals.
Pfizer holding first virtual clinical trial
Pfizer Inc. is conducting what it said is the first-ever randomized clinical trial under an investigational new drug (IND) application that manages study participation entirely using electronic tools and enables patients to participate in the trial regardless of geography.
Food Lion to carry TheraMax homepathic nasal sprays
TheraBiogen Inc. has entered a national distribution agreement with Food Lion for its TheraMax homeopathic nasal sprays for the relief of cold, flu and allergy symptoms.
Takeda drugs for gout, GERD get coverage in Quebec
Medications for gout and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) from Takeda Canada Inc. are now being covered by the Quebec provincial health plan. Takeda Canada, a division of Japan-based Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.
Shoppers Drug Mart adds Boots anti-aging body serum
Boots has rolled out its No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Body Serum anti-aging body formula exclusively to Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Canada.
P&G makes exec changes in beauty, grooming
Procter & Gamble Co. has announced the several organizational changes in its global beauty care and grooming businesses. P&G said Tuesday that Charles (Chip) Bergh is retiring from the company after 28 years "to pursue his aspiration to be CEO of a major company.
Dr. Reddy’s ships three new generics in U.S.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has released generic versions of medications for treating Alzheimer’s disease, depression and breast cancer in the United States.
ECRM names new president
Mitchell Bowlus, chief financial officer at ECRM, has been appointed president at retail and consumer product manufacturer solution provider.