Novo Nordisk creates online destination for diabetes patients
Novo Nordisk has gone live with Cornerstones4Care, a highly customizable online support program for people with diabetes.
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Hershey launches football hall of fame sweepstakes
The Hershey Co. is offering football fans the chance to win a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Hershey’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Sweepstakes. The chocolate maker said fans who visit hersheys.com/halloffame through Feb.
Olay lands ‘Sex And The City’ star as spokeswoman
The Olay skin care brand has lured "Sex And The City" star and actress Kim Cattrall as a spokeswoman for its Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion.
PreHistin Allergy Defense Formula set to hit stores
Cobalis Corp. next month plans to begin the retail rollout of PreHistin Allergy Defense Formula, which it dubs "the world’s first pre-histamine.
Today Sponge back on pharmacy shelves in Canada
Mayer Laboratories Inc. has relaunched the Today Sponge vaginal contraceptive in Canada, where it’s now available exclusively at all Shoppers Drug Mart stores.
Organic product consumers turn to mass retailers
The size of the consumer base for organic products held steady in 2010, but mass retail chains have become an increasingly preferred shopping venue for those items, according to TABS Group Inc.
Dr. Fresh unites brands, reintroduces Binaca
Dr. Fresh Inc. is grouping three of its brands under a new common name, DR Fresh Velocity. The oral care and personal care product maker said the new name will serve as an umbrella banner for DR Fresh, DR Fresh Dailies and DR Fresh Travel Kits. DR Fresh Velocity will be
Fusion Brands to ship Veripur hand sanitizer
Next month, Fusion Brands Inc. plans to roll out its new Veripur hand sanitizer to retailers. The company said Veripur is a non-drying, alcohol-free hand sanitizer and moisturizer that kills 99.9% of germs on contact.
Dentyne kicks off Safe Breath Alliance promotion
Dentyne is launching the Safe Breath Alliance (SBA), which the fresh-breath sugarless gum brand said is the first completely made-up organization committed to educating Americans about the importance of practicing safe breath.
Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim team on diabetes treatments
Eli Lilly and Co. and Boehringer Ingelheim have agreed to jointly develop and commercialize a portfolio of diabetes compounds now in mid- and late-stage development.
Newell Rubbermaid CEO to retire
Mark Ketchum, president and chief executive officer of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., is slated to retire later this year.
Watson approved for generic Fentora
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for fentanyl buccal tablets, a pain reliever for cancer patients. The company said Monday that its Watson Laboratories Inc. subsidiary gained approval from the FDA for fentanyl buccal tablets in strengths of 0.
Reese’s Minis make debut at CES
Hershey Co.’s Reese’s brand was the first to introduce a snacking candy at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here with the launch of Reese’s Minis peanut butter cups.
Prean spray promises ‘cleaner, fresher wiping experience’
Bclean Enterprises Ltd. has launched prean, a new spray that enables consumers to turn a piece of toilet paper into a moist cleansing wipe.
CutisPharma launches new Rx mouthwash kits
CutisPharma Inc. has introduced FIRST Duke’s Mouthwash and FIRST Mary’s Mouthwash compounding kits, which expand the company’s FIRST Magic Mouthwash line.
Troy Healthcare purchases Stopain
Troy Healthcare has acquired the Stopain topical analgesic brand from DRJ Group Inc. and plans to ship a new pain relief gel to retailers early this year. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Troy Healthcare is a subsidiary of Troy Manufacturing Inc.