Lotrel generic released by Dr. Reddy’s
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched amlodipine besylate and benazepril hydrochloride capsules, a medication for hypertension.
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Beiersdorf makes Graham its U.S. president
Bill Graham has been promoted to president and general manager of Beiersdorf Inc. Bill Graham The skin care and personal care company said Thursday that with the move, effective immediately, Graham is now responsible for the strategic direction, growth and success of the U.S.
Johnson & Johnson becomes 2014 World Cup sponsor
Johnson & Johnson has entered an agreement to become a global sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil. The health care products giant said Thursday that with the pact it became the eighth and final FIFA World Cup sponsor. Through the sponsorship, J&J will be the exclusive
Pfizer may divest nutrition, animal health units
Pfizer Inc. is exploring strategic options for its nutrition and animal health businesses, including the possibility of spinning off or selling those units.
Blood health supplement lands drug store distribution
Santal Solutions has gained national retail distribution for its Assurance Blood Health Support dietary supplement at Walgreens and Rite Aid drug stores.
Retail Rx veteran joins H.D. Smith
H.D. Smith has appointed Mark de Bruin as corporate vice president of managed care.
American Greetings unveils baby-themed cards
American Greetings Corp. has introduced Going Ga-Ga, a new birthday card collection featuring amusing images and sounds of babies.
Lilly appoints quality leader to exec committee
Fionnuala Walsh has been named to the executive committee of Eli Lilly and Co. Lilly said Friday that Walsh will continue in her current role as its senior vice president of global quality, reporting to John Lechleiter, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
Finpago launches EasyCopay to Health Mart
Finpago Inc. rolled out its EasyCopay automated copayment claims service for pharmacies to all Health Mart members at the McKesson Trade Show in San Francisco.
Archimedes gets OK for fentanyl nasal spray
Archimedes Pharma Ltd. and its subsidiary Archimedes Pharma U.S. Inc. have been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market approved Lazanda (fentanyl) nasal spray, for the management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients.
Forest Labs rolls out VIIBRYD to pharmacies
Forest Laboratories Inc. has shipped VIIBRYD tablets (vilazodone HCl), an antidepressant, to pharmacies throughout the United States.
Head & Shoulders tips cap to MLB great plays
Head & Shoulders has kicked off "Head & Shoulders Hats Off," a social movement designed to salute Major League Baseball (MLB) teams for their accomplishments on the field.
FTC settles over Nivea skin cream claims
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement requiring Nivea skin cream maker Beiersdorf Inc. to stop claiming that regular use of its Nivea My Silhouette! cream can significantly reduce consumers’ body size.
Par downsizes Strativa division
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. has restructured its branded drug division, Strativa Pharmaceuticals, as part of a strategic assessment.
Eucerin helps calculate skin health costs
Eucerin has unveiled the Eucerin Skin Health Cost Calculator, part of the brand’s Skin First Movement to educate Americans about the importance of treating their skin care more like health care.
AstraZeneca: Study supports earlier diabetes intervention
Predictors for type 2 diabetes are easily identifiable and may lead to earlier intervention for people at risk, according to a large community study sponsored by AstraZeneca.