Mylan Inc. is launching nevirapine tablets 200 mg, indicated for the combination antiretroviral (ARV) treatment of HIV-1 infection. The company said Wednesday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping the medication after receiving final approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. is getting a new company name: Endo Health Solutions Inc. The company said Endo Pharmaceuticals stockholders voted in favor of the name change on Wednesday at the annual shareholders meeting.
Perrigo Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for butoconazole nitrate 2% vaginal cream. The company said Tuesday that the antifungal medication, used to treat vaginal yeast infections, is the generic equivalent of Gynazole-1.
Pharmacy processing of 90-day prescriptions via the Kirby Lester KL30 dispensing and verification system has been simplified thanks to a software update.
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared Novo Nordisk to market its Levemir insulin for use in children ages two to five years with type 1 diabetes.
PIC Pest Free Living has rolled out TWIST-IT and Bugables Mosquito Repellent Stickers, which provide a new level of convenience in protection against the summertime pests. Bugables and TWIST-IT stickers eliminate the need to apply repellent on the skin.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched over-the-counter lansoprazole delayed-release capsules in the U.S. market. The company said Monday that its 15-mg lansoprazole capsules come in pack sizes of 14-, 28- and 42-count and will be marketed under store brand labels in the United States.
Over-the-counter medicine startup UrgentRx is readying for national expansion. The company said Monday that it has closed on $3 million round of financing, led by Los Angeles-based venture-capital fund JUMP Investors.
Catalina Marketing Corp. has unveiled Catalina BuyerVision, a purchase-based targeting solution for consumer packaged goods advertisers that boosts the efficiency of digital media.
Pasta De Lassar Andromaco, a leading diaper rash treatment and skin protectant for decades in Mexico, is making its debut in the United States. In the U.S., Pasta De Lassar diaper rash treatment will be supported by TV and social media campaigns.
IntelliDent has launched the Toothbrush Shield, which the company said creates a new product category in oral care for pharmacies nationwide. The Toothbrush Shield The E4 Technologies Inc. division said Friday that the Toothbrush Shield "acts like a surgical mask for your toothbrush.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved generic versions of Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate), a blood-thinning drug, from nine pharmaceutical manufacturers. The FDA said Thursday that Dr.
Frito-Lay North America has begun a multiyear initiative to validate many of its snack products as gluten-free, with package labeling to follow.
Adam Kmiec has been appointed director of digital marketing and social media at Campbell Soup Co. The food manufacturer said Thursday that Kmiec, 32, will lead its digital marketing and social media efforts to boost consumer demand and build equity for the company and its brands.
This month Coty Inc. is rolling out Nautica Aqua Rush, targeted at the "adventurous" man. Nautica Aqua Rush Coty said this week that Nautica Aqua Rush comes in a bottle sporting "the curve of a swiftly moving sailboat or cresting wave" to reflect the dynamic power of the scent and the active
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. has introduced the Omeclamox-Pak, the first product in its gastroenterology portfolio.
