A consumer poll by Prestige Brands Inc., the maker of Chloraseptic products, and market researcher TABS Group reveals that sore throats often arise from other causes besides the typical seasonal effects.
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared popular allergy medication Allegra to become available over the counter starting next month. Sanofi-aventis U.S. and its Chattem Inc. U.S.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and sanofi-aventis have received expanded exclusivity for the blood thinner medication Plavix. The companies said Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration has granted an additional six-month period of exclusivity for them to market Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate).
Nordic Naturals has introduced Daily Omega, designed to provide an easy solution for consumers concerned about which type of product to take regularly to address their need for omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Matrix Laboratories Ltd. is shipping pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets, a medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Parent company Mylan Inc.
Coty Inc. has partnered with supermodel Heidi Klum to develop and market a new celebrity signature fragrance. Called Heidi Klum Shine, the new fragrance is expected to launch in the fall, Coty said Friday.
Next month, Emily Skor is slated to join the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) as vice president of communications and alliance development. CHPA said Thursday that Skor is scheduled to start at the association on Feb. 14.
Purdue Pharma has made its Butrans Transdermal System CIII opiod analgesic available by prescription.
The Hershey Co. has unveiled a snack version of its classic flavors with the rollout of its new Hershey’s Drops. The company said Wednesday that Hershey’s Drops are delicious bite-sized drops without the candy shell.
Perrigo Co. plans to acquire generic drug maker and marketer Paddock Laboratories Inc. for $540 million in cash. Perrigo said Thursday that the deal to buy the privately held, Minneapolis-based company will broaden its roster of generic pharmaceuticals and add a strong new-product pipeline.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has rolled out pantoprazole sodium delayed-released tablets, an antacid medication. The company said Thursday that it’s launching the product, a bioequivalent generic version of Wyeth’s Protonix tablets in the U.S.
Novo Nordisk has received a 2010 Good Design Award for its NovoPen Echo insulin pen, designed primarily for the needs of children. The company said Wednesday that the Good Design Awards are given based on product designs that are new, visionary and innovative and may enrich people’s lives.
IMS Health Inc. has entered an agreement to acquire health care analytics firm SDI Health LLC. IMS Health and SDI announced the agreement in a joint statement. Terms of the deal, which must clear regulatory and other approvals, weren’t disclosed. The purchase of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. and ParaPRO LLC plan to ship Natroba, a topical treatment for head lice, in the first half of this year. Pernix and ParaPRO said Wednesday that the Food and Drug Administration this week approved Natroba Topical Suspension 0.
TheraBiogen Inc. has rolled out its TheraMax homeopathic nasal spray to food and drug retailers Hannaford Supermarket and Sweetbay Supermarket. The company announced the shipment of its TheraMax Cold & Flu Relief and TheraMax Allergy Relief products to the Delhaize USA chains on Tuesday.
Personal care brand eos has launched Tangerine Medicated Anti-Bacterial Lip Balm Smooth Sphere, a natural, medicated lip balm designed to help prevent the spread of germs.
