Watson recalls lots of hydrocodone painkiller
Watson Laboratories Inc. has issued a voluntary, nationwide recall for two lots of hydrocodone bitartrate and APAP tablets 10 mg/500 mg.
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Mylan generics ships generics of Diovan, Antivert
Mylan Inc. has released generic versions of Novartis’ Diovan HCT tablets and Pfizer’s Antivert tablets. Mylan said Friday that its Diovan generic, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, come in strengths of 80/12.5 mg, 160/12.5 mg, 160/25 mg, 320/12.5 mg and 320/25 mg.
Prilosec OTC launches flavored pill for heartburn
Procter & Gamble has rolled out Prilosec OTC Wildberry, which the company described as the first flavor-coated, 24-hour pill for the treatment of frequent heartburn.
AstraZeneca unveils Brilinta support program
AstraZeneca has introduced Complete the Course, an education program to support patients taking its blood-thinning medication Brilinta.
Vichy LiftActiv Serum 10 earns kudos
Vichy Laboratoires’ LiftActiv Serum 10 has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and been named a "Beauty Breakthrough" by Allure magazine.
Hershey opens modernized plant
The Hershey Co. has opened the doors for what it calls "the world’s most technologically advanced chocolate making facility" that it said "positions the company for its next 100 years of global growth.
WoundSeal goes over the counter
WoundSeal, a topical powder designed to stop bleeding instantly for the more than 50 million seniors on blood thinners, is now available over the counter.
VIVUS releases obesity drug in U.S.
VIVUS Inc. has begun rolling out Qsymia, its weight management drug, in the U.S. market.
ProPhase nixes bid to be bought by Matrixx
ProPhase Labs Inc., the maker of Cold-EEZE cold remedies, has rejected an unsolicited bid to be acquired by Matrixx Initiatives Inc., which owns the rival Zicam brand of cold and allergy products.
H.D. Smith names home health exec
Timothy Booth has joined H.D. Smith as corporate vice president and head of its Home Healthcare Division (HHC).
Meijer stores to carry Pill Pouch medication adherence aid
Meijer Inc. is slated to offer a novel medication management product called Pill Pouch at select stores in Michigan this month. The Pill Pouch aims to make it easier for people to manage multiple medications.
Asteres’ ScriptCenter OK’d for use in N.J.
Asteres Inc. has gained approval from the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy for its ScriptCenter automated pharmacy kiosk to be used for 24×7 prescription pickup in hospitals and health care facilities.
Lannett to ship Fioricet generic
Lannett Co. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market for butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine tablets (50mg/325mg/40mg). The company said Friday that the combination product, slated to begin shipping next month, is a generic version of Fioricet.
Dr. Reddy’s releases Toprol-XL generic
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets in the U.S. market.
DenTek issues oral care reminder to students
With back-to-school season now under way, DenTek is reminding busy students and their parents of the need to keep up regular oral care. "From school-age children to college students, practicing daily oral hygiene routines is a must," noted Charlotte Havely, director of marketing for DenTek.
Energizer unveils safer packaging for coin lithium batteries
Energizer Holdings Inc. has developed what the company called the first child-resistant packaging for coin lithium batteries.