Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. plans to buy URL Pharma Inc. for $800 million. The companies said Wednesday that the deal, which also includes future performance-based payments to Takeda, is expected to close within the next couple of months.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Akorn Inc. have shipped vancomycin hydrochloride capsules, an antibiotic used to treat infections of the intestines that cause colitis. The companies said Tuesday that their products, offered in strengths of 125 mg and 250 mg, are generic versions of ViroPharma Inc.
Cardinal Health Inc. said its digital advertising network for retail pharmacies has been shown by Nielsen Co. audience research to be an effective way for advertisers to market products to consumers at the point of purchase.
Dream Products LLC has expanded distribution of its Dream Water relaxation shot to Target, Kroger and Safeway stores.
Mylan Inc. has released fenofibrate tablets, a treatment for high cholesterol and triglycerides, in strengths of 48 mg and 145 mg. The company said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Energizer Holdings Inc. has boosted the performance of its Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries, which the company said are already the longest-lasting AAs in high-tech devices.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market QNASL Nasal Aerosol, a "dry" nasal aerosol corticosteroid that treats seasonal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms.
Bausch+Lomb has unveiled a $500 million deal to acquire Ista Pharmaceuticals Inc., a maker of branded prescription drugs for eye care. Bausch+Lomb said Monday that the transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, is slated to close in the second quarter.
Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to launch a generic version of Roche’s Boniva osteoporosis medication. Mylan said Tuesday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping ibandronate sodium tablets 150 mg.
Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care’s new Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration lotion sunscreen will serve as the official sun care sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013 Collections in Miami.
Clotamin, an over-the-counter multivitamin for people on blood thinners, will be carried by Navarro Discount Pharmacy and Walgreens.com. Sunpeaks Ventures Inc.
Crest and Oral-B have added the Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control line of products, which are designed to significantly reduce plaque when used together.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. has shipped once-daily Arcapta Neohaler (indacaterol inhalation powder) 75 mcg to pharmacies nationwide.
Merz Pharmaceuticals has introduced Mederma Advanced Scar Gel, billed as the first and only once-daily topical scar gel clinically shown to reduce the appearance of scars.
New research has found that two Olay body moisturizing formulas with niacinamide provide rapid, lasting dry skin benefits over conventional moisturizers.
Upsher-Smith Laboratories’ AmLactin Alpha-Hydroxy Skin Care brand has signed New York cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Doris Day to serve as an educational consultant for its "Ultra Skin Performance" campaign.
