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Dr. Reddy’s launches Allegra OTC generic

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has started shipping over-the-counter fexofenadine HCl allergy relief tablets. The pharmaceutical company said the Food and Drug Administration approved its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for fexofenadine HCl tablets last week. Plans call for Dr.

Takeda’s EDARBI ships to U.S. pharmacies

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Inc. has begun rolling out its hypertension medication EDARBI (azilsartan medoxomil) to U.S. pharmacies. Takeda said the angiotensin II receptor blocker has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults.

London Drugs offers fashionable compact for condoms

London Drugs is carrying a fashion-centric compact from Just In Case Inc. that the companies said bridges beauty and sexual heath. The Canadian drug store chain and supplier said Thursday that the unique compact looks like a mirrored makeup compact and has a hidden compartment to hold condoms.

Watson names N.J. facility as new HQ

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has formally designated its Parsippany, N.J., facility as its new corporate headquarters. The global pharmaceutical company said late Wednesday that previously its corporate headquarters was in Corona, Calif.

H.D. Smith enlists pharmacy automation solution

Pharmaceutical distributor H.D. Smith is slated to deploy pharmacy automation technology from Talyst Inc. for its acute and extended care customers. Bellevue, Wash.-based Talyst said Wednesday that its solution will help H. D.

PR push upcoming for Cold-EEZE

Cold remedy brand Cold-EEZE has signed on 5W Public Relations as its public relations agency. 5W Public Relations said Wednesday that it plans to launch a comprehensive, integrated public-relations program to promote Cold-EEZE in the consumer marketplace.

Black Opal names model search winner

Ethnic skin care and makeup supplier Black Opal has announced the winner of its True Beauty Model Search.The company, which offers a range of skin products for women and men of color, on Wednesday named 20-year-old Brookell Barber as the True Beauty winner.

L’eggs kicks off first national TV campaign in years

L’eggs hosiery has launched a national marketing campaign featuring the brand’s first national television advertising in more than 14 years. HanesBrands said Monday that the campaign by L’eggs will feature a new tagline: "You’re in luck. You’re in L’eggs.