Novartis approved for oral MS medication in Canada
Novartis has been cleared to market the first oral treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) in Canada. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
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DRSI ReStore! Energy teams up with The Poor Chef
Diabetica Research Solutions Inc. (DRSI), maker of the DRSI ReStore! Energy formula, has partnered with celebrity chef Charles Mattocks, popularly known as The Poor Chef, who recently was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The Boca Raton, Fla.
Campaign for Female Condom kicks off in Houston
The Female Health Company is teaming up with state and local health departments and community-based organizations in the Houston area to provide women with access to the FC2 Female Condom.
HDMA honors Cardinal Health executive
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has presented Neil Warren of Cardinal Health Inc. with its Distribution Management Award for Career Achievement. Warren is vice president of industry and supplier relations at Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Health.
Purdue Pharma grants support Rx monitoring programs
Purdue Pharma has offered a $1 million grant to support the operation of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) in Florida to help combat the illegal diversion and abuse of prescription medications.
Watson promotes pair of senior VPs
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has promoted David Buchen to executive vice president, general counsel and secretary and R. Todd Joyce to executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Stride gum lands Shaun White as pitchman
Kraft Foods Inc.’s Stride gum brand has signed up action sports icon Shaun White as an official brand spokesman.
Allergan president to become Hospira CEO
Michael Ball, currently president of Allergan Inc., has been named chief executive officer at specialty pharmaceutical company Hospira Inc. Hospira said Monday that Ball, 55, is slated to take the CEO reins at the company effective March 28. He also will become a board member.
American Greetings HQ to stay in Ohio
After mulling a move, American Greetings said it plans to keep its corporate headquarters in northeast Ohio. Chief executive officer Zev Weiss announced the decision Monday with Ohio Gov.
Qualitest cleared to market oral contraceptive
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Emoquette oral contraceptive. The company, acquired late last year by Endo Pharmaceuticals, said Friday that it was cleared by the FDA to market Emoquette (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) in 0.15 mg/0.
Shoppers Drug Mart adds Zippity Doo’s anti-lice hair care line
Laurus Enterprises LLC’s Zippity Doo’s lice-preventive hair care products for children are now available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart. Laurus said Thursday that Zippity Doo’s hair items will be on shelves in Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.
Prestige Brands names operations VP
Paul Hennessey has been appointed to vice president of operations at Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
Amneal ships generic version of Indocin
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has begun rolling out indomethacin extended-release capsules, an anti-inflammatory pain relief medication. The drug maker said Thursday that it has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for indomethacin ER capsules in a 75-mg strength effective Dec.
Reese’s promo gives NCAA hoops fans a shot
Hershey Co.’s Reese’s brand is continuing its sponsorship of NCAA basketball with the launch of the Perfect Play promotion.
FDA OKs Forest Labs’ Daliresp for COPD
Forest Laboratories Inc. has obtained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Daliresp (roflumilast) as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations.
Insight Pharmaceuticals acquires e.p.t brand
Insight Pharmaceuticals has purchased the e.p.t home pregnancy testing brand from Johnson & Johnson. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Insight, owned by private equity firm Swander Pace Capital, said Tuesday that e.p.