Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has begun the commercial launch of escitalopram oxalate tablets, an antidepressant medication. Teva said Wednesday that its product is a generic version of Forest Laboratories’ Lexapro Tablets.
H.D. Smith has made Bill Williams its permanent chief financial officer after he recently served in the post on an interim basis. The pharmaceutical distributor said Wednesday that as CFO Williams joins the executive committee and reports to chairman and chief executive officer Dale Smith.
Medline Industries Inc. has introduced its FitRight line, which the company said represents "entirely new kind of adult incontinence product." The company said Monday that FitRight reinvents how incontinence products look, feel and perform, helping people with incontinence live with confidence.
The board of directors of Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has unanimously rejected an unsolicited bid by Genomma Lab Internacional S.A.B. de C.V. to buy the company.
PepsiCo Inc. has named former Sam’s Club president and chief executive officer Brian Cornell to serve as president of PepsiCo America Foods.
EyeScience Labs has developed Diabetic Vision Formula, a new eye vitamin for people with diabetes. EyeScience said Tuesday that the new product is designed to help protect against potential vision problems related to diabetic retinopathy, a condition that affects about 4.
Fera Pharmaceuticals has introduced Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Ointment 10%, used to treat superficial ocular infections, including conjunctivitis. Fera said Tuesday that Sulfacetamide, in ointment form, will be an important addition to physicians’ treatment armamentarium.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping an authorized generic version of Prometrium capsules. The company said Friday that its product, progesterone capsules in 100mg and 200mg dosages, were launched as part of an agreement with Abbott Laboratories.
Perrigo Co. has begun rolling out minoxidil 5% foam to its retail and wholesale customers. The company said Thursday that the product, marketed under store brands or own-label brands, is comparable to Rogaine 5% Foam Hair Regrowth Treatment.
Novartis has appointed Brian McNamara as division head of Novartis OTC, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant’s over-the-counter products business unit. The company said late Wednesady that McNamara, who takes the post effective immediately, replaces Naomi Kelman, who is leaving the company.
Mylan Inc. has launched escitalopram tablets, which the company said is the first equivalent product to Forest Laboratories’ Lexapro antidepressant. Mylan said Wednesday that its escitalopram product, released by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. subsidiary, comes in strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg.
FLAVORx has donated its 100th pediatric medication flavoring system to a U.S. pharmacy school. The medication flavoring service said Wednesday that its product is now part of the curriculum in a majority of pharmacy schools in the United States.
Hallmark plans to begin rolling out a collection of Justin Bieber greeting cards in April. The greeting card giant said Wednesday that the line of 48 cards, offered in partnership with Bravado, will sport bright colors and include a photo of the teen and tween pop music star. In addition, the
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. has received Food and Drug Administration for levetiracetam oral solution 100mg/ml, an anti-seizure medication. The company said Wednesday that it plans to ship its product, a generic version of UCB Pharma’s Keppra oral solution, by May.
The National Psoriasis Foundation has launched a "seal of recognition" for over-the-counter products to treat psoriasis.
Boca Cosmetics Group is launching its Zelo Keratin Hair Straightening Kit and other hair care products in Navarro Discount Pharmacy stores.
