Novo Nordisk taps Upsher-Smith to market Vagifem
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.
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RelayHealth earns EHNAC e-prescribing accreditation
RelayHealth has achieved full accreditation with the e-Prescribing Accreditation Program (ePAP) from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC). The McKesson Corp.
Catalina rolls out NasalCEASE for nosebleeds
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.
Vial maker to offer Med Time’s Pill Timer cap
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
Crest, Oral-B unveil oral care line for tweens
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 honored by Walmart
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has been recognized by Walmart as the discount store giant’s 2009 International Supplier of the Year.
Training program addresses demand for pharmacy techs
Career Step has launched a new pharmacy technician training program to help students quickly prepare for the national certification exams and enter the workplace.
PepsiCo collaboration eyes healthier beverages
PepsiCo and Senomyx Inc. have formed a four-year collaboration to discover, develop and market new sweet-flavor ingredients with the goal of creating healthier beverages.
Energizer moves to one global ad agency
Energizer Holdings has named TBWA Worldwide as its single global agency network for the Energizer and Eveready brands.
NBTY sets shareholder vote on sale of company
NBTY Inc. next month plans to hold a special meeting of shareholders to vote on its agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Carlyle Group. The nutritional supplements manufacturer and marketer said Tuesday that it has scheduled a meeting of stockholders on Sept.
Poll: Electronics part of back-to-school needs
Electronic devices are increasingly becoming part of back-to-school purchases, according to a recent Ipsos poll conducted for Duracell.
Watson to launch ella emergency contraceptive
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans to launch ella, an oral emergency contraceptive, in the fourth quarter.
At Heart emergency aspirin dispenser hits drug stores
Advent Consumer Healthcare has begun rolling out its At Heart emergency aspirin dispenser at major drug store chains nationwide. Advent said Wednesday that the patented At Heart dispenser is designed to provide the fastest possible access to an emergency dose of aspirin.
American Greetings rolls out Dance Machine cards
American Greetings is bringing the excitement of dancing to greeting cards with the debut of its new Dance Machine card line. The company said Tuesday that the Dance Machine cards combine music and motion "in a hilarious new way" with bobble-head characters that "dance" along to a festive song.
Little Fevers introduced by Prestige Brands
Expanding its Little Remedies line of pediatric products, Prestige Brands has unveiled Little Fevers concentrated infant drops with acetaminophen.
Document Security Systems lands contract with Walgreens
Document Security Systems Inc. has been awarded an annual packaging order contract from Walgreen Co. worth about $2.