Actavis to ship Protonix generic
Actavis Group has been cleared to market pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets in the United States.
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Watson prevails in patent suit over Mucinex generic
A federal court has ruled that Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s generic versions of cold/cough remedy Mucinex don’t infringe a patent held by Reckitt Benckiser.
Product of the Year USA spotlights 2011 award winners
Colgate-Palmolive, GlaxoSmithKline, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser and Johnson & Johnson earned top honors in health and beauty care at the 2011 Product of the Year USA awards ceremony.
ScarAway Scar Diminishing Serum to launch at Walgreens
Mitchell-Vance Laboratories plans to introduce its new ScarAway Scar Diminishing Serum this spring at Walgreens drug stores nationwide.
Schick disposables promo rocks out
Schick Disposables has kicked off "Play it Smooth," a promotion with the Rock Band 3 music video game and Fender guitar brand.
Pantyhose with toe flap debuts at Duane Reade
This month Glogover Hosiery is rolling out what it said is the first-ever performance pantyhose with a seamless toe flap, with the product making its debut at Duane Reade.
FluMist joins vaccine lineup at FFF Enterprises
FFF Enterprises Inc. has added FluMist flu vaccine nasal spray to its portfolio of flu immunizations.
UrgentRx unveils on-the-spot medication
UrgentRx has launched a new line of fast-acting, powdered medications in convenient, credit card-size packets that can be taken anytime, anywhere.
‘Fertility-friendly’ lubricant carried at Duane Reade, Walgreens
INGfertility has rolled out its Pre-Seed Personal Lubricant at all Duane Reade pharmacies in metropolitan New York and select Walgreens drug stores nationwide.
Alli chewable tablet due out this spring
GlaxoSmithKline has received a license extension to market a chewable tablet version of its weight-loss aid alli in Europe. GSK said Monday that the new alli chewable tablets (orlistat 27 mg) are slated to go on sale in pharmacies throughout the United Kingdom in April.
Stiefel prescription acne washes go OTC
Two PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash prescription products from Stiefel are being introduced for over-the-counter use in the United States.
Adipex-P generic rolled out by Elite Pharmaceuticals
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received clearance to market phentermine HCl 37.5 mg tablets, an appetite suppressant.
ECR Pharmaceuticals releases Zolpimist oral spray
ECR Pharmaceuticals Co. has shipped Zolpimist Oral Spray, a prescription sleep aid. The Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. subsidiary said Friday that Zolpimist Oral Spray brings a novel delivery system for zolpidem tartrate, the most widely prescribed sleeping aid in the United States.
Crest, Oral-B campaign advocates for better oral health
Crest and Oral-B have embarked on a "crusade" to help Americans improve their oral hygiene.
Schick Quattro for Women sponsors Katy Perry tour
Schick Quattro for Women has become an official partner of the Katy Perry California Dreams 2011 North American summer tour.
Hallmark adds to recordable storybook line
Hallmark Cards Inc. has expanded its Hallmark Recordable Storybook collection into licensed properties with the addition of the classic children’s book titles Goodnight Moon and Curious You on Your Way.