Boehringer Ingelheim set to ship Pradaxa
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans to roll out its new Pradaxa oral anticoagulant to U.S. pharmacies this week.
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Brioschi eyes comeback in antacid arena
The venerable Brioschi antacid brand is poised to make a resurgence. Brioschi Pharmaceuticals International (BPI), which purchased the 125-year-old brand in mid-August from Brioschi Inc.
Purell reacquired by GOJO Industries
GOJO Industries has purchased Purell from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Co. after having sold the hand sanitizer brand, which it launched, a half-dozen years ago.
Unilever, Walgreens team on youth center facility
Unilever and Walgreens unveiled a new activity and life skills learning area at the Midtown Education Foundation’s Metro Achievement Center serving inner-city girls in Chicago.
FluMist makes debut in Canada
AstraZeneca Canada Inc. is now offering FluMist intranasal vaccine in Canada for the prevention of seasonal flu.
Health Enterprises to feature gold medalist at PLMA booth
Megan Jendrick, an Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, is slated to appear at the Health Enterprises Inc. booth (#7501) at the Private Label Manufacturers Association show on Nov. 15 in Rosemont, Ill.
Abbott introduces ZonePerfect Cookie Dough bars
Abbott has rolled out ZonePerfect Cookie Dough Bars, which the company said is the first line of soft, chewy cookie dough nutrition bars providing antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and an excellent source of protein.
CutisPharma earns patent for suppository compounding
CutisPharma Inc.has received approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its patent on a method for the preparation, storage and dispensing of compounded suppositories.
Dream Water sleep aid hits shelves at Walgreens
Dream Products LLC has landed distribution for its Dream Water sleep aid at all Walgreens drug stores. The company said Tuesday that Walgreens is now carrying the 2.5-ounce Dream Water shot in its more than 7,000 stores nationwide.
American Greetings adds Illuminotes cards
A greeting card line from American Greetings Corp. brings a new way for consumers to convey warmth. The company said Tuesday that it has rolled out Illuminotes cards, which feature a unique card fold, an elegant frosted vellum window and beautifully diffused light.
Prilosec OTC kicks off campaign with NFL linemen
Procter & Gamble’s Prilosec OTC brand has teamed up with two of the National Football League’s toughest offensive lineman to highlight the importance of powerful protection when treating frequent heartburn.
Novo Nordisk, entertainment industry group tackle diabetes
Novo Nordisk and the nonprofit group Entertainment Industries Council are launching a collaborative project to enhance dialogue among local diabetes experts, policy makers and the media to raise public awareness about managing diabetes.
P&G to kick off ‘Have You Tried This Yet?’ campaign
Procter & Gamble Co. aims to spotlight on new and innovative items through its "Have You Tried This Yet?" campaign, which showcases original products designed to meet consumers’ everyday needs. P&G said Thursday that in a national survey of 1,000 U.S.
Centrum asks women to take more time for themselves
Pfizer Inc.’s Centrum vitamin brand is encouraging women to stop and smell the roses in the wake of a survey finding that a lack of energy is taking its toll on their lifestyles. The company said Wednesday that the Pfizer-commissioned survey of 2,000 U.S. adults shows that 73% of women say they
Shutterfly offers photo pickup at CVS, Walgreens
Shutterfly Inc. has partnered with CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens to give its customers more options for in-store pickup of photo prints and gifts.
Buster Brands adds warming cold syrup to line
Buster Brands, a supplier of over-the-counter natural medicines, has expanded its product lineup with Cold Buster cold syrup.