PharmaTrust said its MedCenter remote pharmacy dispensing machines have been called "industry-changing technology" by news network CNN. The Oakville, Ontario-based company said Wednesday that in a piece airing on Aug.
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. have entered into a co-promotion agreement for Silenor, a newly approved treatment for insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance.
Adding to its lineup of fun, interactive cards, American Greetings has rolled out the new Guitar line of birthday cards. Designed to simulate the experience of playing an actual guitar, the musical greetings feature a telescoping card that, when pulled, extends into a mini-guitar.
Carma Laboratories Inc. has unveiled two new Carmex Moisture Plus ultra-hydrating lip balms with tints of color. The company said Tuesday that the product’s sheer pink and sheer peach hues mark the first time that the Carmex brand has added color to its lip care products.
W.F. Young Inc. has introduced new packaging for its Absorbine Jr. pain relief remedy. W.F. Young said Monday that the new packaging graphics update the brand and give it a more contemporary look while celebrating the company’s heritage of providing pain relief products for horses.
Merck Consumer Care has launched Dr. Scholl’s For Her Fast Flats, a stylish, practical solution for women who need a break from their uncomfortable shoes.
Hyland’s Inc. has expanded its line of homeopathic remedies for children with the addition of Hyland’s Nighttime Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids and Hyland’s Complete Allergy 4 Kids.
CVS/pharmacy is now carrying Colic Calm homeopathic infant gripe water from TJL Enterprises Inc. in stores nationwide.
IntelliGender has retained TransMedia Group to conduct a national campaign to publicize its Gender Prediction Test for expecting parents.
Novo Nordisk Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. to market 10 mcg Vagifem tablets. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
RelayHealth has achieved full accreditation with the e-Prescribing Accreditation Program (ePAP) from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC). The McKesson Corp.
Catalina Healthcare has introduced NasalCEASE, an over-the-counter remedy designed to quickly stop nosebleeds. The company said late last week that NasalCEASE is now available in the first aid section at national chain drug stores such as CVS/pharmacy and at independent pharmacies.
Med Time Technology Inc. has reached an agreement in which its Pill Timer vial caps, which alert users when to take their medication, will be offered on packaging from Rexam Plastics, one of the nation’s largest makers of plastic prescription vials. Med Time said it soon plans to announce the first
Procter & Gamble’s Crest and Oral-B brands have launched Pro-Health For Me, which the company said is the first line of oral care products for tweens, or children age 8 and older.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has been recognized by Walmart as the discount store giant’s 2009 International Supplier of the Year.
Career Step has launched a new pharmacy technician training program to help students quickly prepare for the national certification exams and enter the workplace.
