7UP unveils enhanced flavor, packaging
7UP has upgraded its taste and packaging with what it said is an "even more crisp, clean, 100% natural lemon-lime flavor and a new look. The Dr.
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Watson ships Zarah generic birth control pill
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun rolling out Zarah, a generic oral contraceptive. The company said Tuesday that its subsidiary, Watson Laboratories Inc., received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Zarah 3 mg/0.
Silenor Rx sleep aid launched in U.S.
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its prescription sleep aid Silenor (doxepin) is now commercially available in the United States.
CPSC: Pampers Dry Max not linked to diaper rash
Procter & Gamble Co. said the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada have found no cause linking its Pampers Dry Max diapers with public reports of diaper rash and other skin conditions.
Energizer unveils inductive charger with Qi technology
Energizer Holdings Inc. has introduced what the company said is its first inductive charger built with Qi technology, the new universal charging standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).
Orexigen, Takeda ally to develop and market obesity drug
Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. have entered into an exclusive partnership to develop and commercialize Contrave, Orexigen’s investigational drug for the treatment of obesity, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Bausch & Lomb airs Alaway TV commercials
Bausch & Lomb has kicked off its advertising campaign for Alaway, its 12-hour eye itch relief drops. The eye care company said this week that television ads are currently airing across major U.S. broadcast and cable networks.
KidZerts unveils moldable arch support insoles for children
KidZerts has introduced what the company calls the first wear-moldable arch support insoles for children. The company said this week that the KidZerts insoles slowly mold to the unique contours of the bottom of children’s feet.
J&J rolls out Johnson’s Natural baby line
Johnson’s Brand has introduced Johnson’s Natural, a line of baby skin care and hair care products with mostly plant- and fruit-derived natural ingredients.
Novo Nordisk offers mobile app for diabetes dosing
Novo Nordisk is offering what it said is the first-ever mobile insulin dosing guide for doctors to look up dosing guidelines and blood glucose goals for their patients with diabetes.
King Pharmaceuticals names chief commercial officer
Jeffrey Bailey has been appointed chief commercial officer at King Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Rx kiosk maker Asteres awarded new patents
Asteres Inc. has been issued a trio of patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its automated pharmacy kiosk technology.
Meda inks deal to acquire Alaven
Meda has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S. specialty pharmaceutical company Alaven.
Topricin awarded patent for fibromyalgia-related pain
Topical BioMedics Inc. has been awarded a patent for Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream as a treatment for pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Burner Balm inks pact with pharmacy distributor
Pacific Shore Holdings Inc. has engaged with Michigan-based H&H Wholesale, which specializes in supplying independent and chain pharmacies nationwide, for the distribution of its Burner Balm and Energy-X Lip Balm.
McKesson’s Figueroa named supply chain exec of decade
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) has named John Figueroa, president of McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical, as the "Supply Chain Executive of the Decade.