AstraZeneca: Study supports earlier diabetes intervention
Predictors for type 2 diabetes are easily identifiable and may lead to earlier intervention for people at risk, according to a large community study sponsored by AstraZeneca.
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Analysis: Skin care bridges customers’ health, beauty needs
Skin care is a strong and steady category with room for growth. SymphonyIRI Group Inc. data shows that sales of soap, hand and body lotion, and skin care products remained relatively flat during the 52 weeks ended March 21, rising only slightly.
Qualitest issues national recall of combo pain killers
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has announced a voluntary nationwide retail-level recall of butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine tablets (50mg/325mg/40mg) and hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets (7.5mg/500mg).
Abbott reports stolen diabetes products
Abbott Diabetes Care is working with the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement officials to recover a stolen shipment of blood glucose monitoring products.
Lannett gets OK for morphine sulfate solution
Lannett Co. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for its 505(b)(2) New Drug Application (NDA) for morphine sulfate oral solution. Lannett said Friday that it expects to begin shipping the pain relief drug soon.
Newell Rubbermaid names Polk as CEO
Former Unilever executive Michael Polk has been appointed president and chief executive officer at Newell Rubbermaid. The general merchandise maker said late Thursday that Polk, 50, is slated to take the helm as CEO on July 18.
Mylan set to ship Entocort generic
In the wake of a court decision, Mylan Inc. plans to roll out enteric-coated budesonide capsules, a medication for Crohn’s disease. The company said late Thursday that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Centrix to promote CutisPharma FIRST VGS compounding kits
Under a partnership, Centrix Pharmaceutical Inc. plans to promote CutisPharma Inc.’s FIRST Progesterone VGS vaginal suppository compounding kits.
Dr. Reddy’s launches generic Levaquin
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories this week began shipping levofloxacin tablets in the U.S. market after receiving Food and Drug Administration approval for the antibiotic medication. The company said Wednesday that it’s offering levofloxacin tablets, a bioequivalent generic version of Daiichi Sankyo Co.
ReStore! diabetes energy drink hits shelves at Publix
The ReStore! Energy diabetes energy formula from Diabetica Research Solutions Inc. (DRSI) is now available at Publix Super Markets Inc. pharmacies.
PNI, CVS renew online photo services pact
PNI Digital Media has extended its online photo services contract with CVS/pharmacy. The retailer digital media provider said Wednesday that the deal adds three years to its Internet services agreement with CVS to provide and operate the drug store chain’s online photo service, cvsphoto.
Clearasil marketing effort takes new approach
Clearasil said it’s taking a fresh marketing angle to reach young consumers with the launch of its "Rock Your Skin" summer campaign.
Merck teams with Gregg Allman on hepatitis C campaign
Merck is working with rock musician Gregg Allman and the American Liver Foundation on Tune In to Hep C, a public health campaign to help raise awareness of chronic hepatitis C virus infection.
Pfizer, Acura cleared to release Oxecta
Pfizer Inc. and Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to market the pain reliever Oxecta Tablets CII.
Colgate-Palmolive finalizes Sanex acquisition
Colgate-Palmolive Co. has closed its purchase of the Sanex personal care brand from Unilever PLC. Colgate announced the 672 million euro (about $952 million) deal in March.
L’Oréal USA readies first beauty iAd for iPad
L’Oréal USA plans to launch the first beauty iAd for iPad with a campaign for L’Oréal Paris later this month. The beauty care giant said Monday that the innovative L’Oréal Paris iAd has been created specifically for iPad and will feature a Lip Service Look Book and Shade Finder that takes consumers