Prilosec OTC kicks off voting for NFL award
Prilosec OTC, the National Football League and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach John Madden have announced the start of fan voting for the third annual Madden Protectors Award.
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Helen of Troy wraps up PUR acquisition
Helen of Troy Ltd. has closed its deal to acquire the PUR water purification product business from Procter & Gamble Co. The company said Tuesday that it projects PUR brand sales at about $110 million annually and that the acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings.
Actavis releases generic Clobex products
Actavis Group has started shipping Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo and Clobetasol Propionate Lotion, indicated for the treatment of eczema and psoriasis. The company said Tuesday that the products are generic equivalents to Galderma’s Clobex Shampoo and Clobex Topical Lotion.
Former Bristol-Myers exec to head Teva
Shlomo Yanai, president and chief executive officer of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., plans to retire in May, and the company has named Jeremy Levin, a former senior executive at Bristol-Myers Squibb to succeed him.
Sabona magnetic, copper bracelets hit Rite Aid shelves
Sabona of London Unlimited Inc. has rolled out a selection of its magnetic and copper bracelets and other products at select Rite Aid drug stores.
Identigene poll: 1 in 10 adults have paternity questions
While the coming of the new year leads many people to formulate resolutions, it spurs some others to resolve an important issue — paternity, according to a survey commissioned by Identigene.
Mylan ships pair of new generics
Mylan Inc. has announced the rollout of two new generic drugs, including medications for high blood pressure and epilepsy. The company said Tuesday that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Perrigo set to launch Clarinex generic
Perrigo Co. has gained final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for desloratadine tablets (5 mg), an allergy medication.
CutisPharma expands mouthwash compounding kit line
CutisPharma Inc. has extended its FIRST Magic Mouthwash line with four- and six-ounce BLM compounding kits.
Amneal rolls out generic Felbamate suspension
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched what it said is the first generic Felbamate oral suspension in 600 mg/5 ml strength. Amneal said Wednesday that the first-to-market product is an AB-rated, therapeutically equivalent alternative to Meda Pharmaceuticals’ Felbatol.
PuraMed readies launch of migraine treatment
PuraMed BioScience Inc. is hatching plans for the national product launch of LipiGesic M, its clinically tested migraine headache treatment.
Prestige Brands to buy 17 OTC brands from GSK
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. plans to acquire 17 over-the-counter pharmaceutical brands sold in North America from GlaxoSmithKline in $660 million cash deal.
Amgen, Watson team on oncology biosimilars
Amgen and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. plan to collaborate on the development and global commercialization of several oncology antibody biosimilar medicines.
Physicians Formula CFO to depart
Jeff Berry has resigned his position as chief financial officer at Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. The cosmetics and skin care product maker said Wednesday that Berry is leaving the company "to pursue other professional interests" and is slated to exit his post on Jan. 13.
Sebamed skin care to make U.S. debut at CVS
Germany-based Sebamed skin care products are slated to hit shelves at CVS/pharmacy next year. Physician Laboratories Inc., the U.S. distributor of Sebamed, said Tuesday that the products will be carried in 7,300 CVS stores starting in mid-January.
Mirixa names VP of sales
Stacey Lelko has joined pharmacy-based patient care service provider Mirixa Corp. as vice president of sales and business development. Mirixa said Tuesday that Lelko will lead its national sales team and develop strategic partner relationships.