Mylan gets OK for Precose generic
Mylan Inc. is set to ship acarbose tablets in 25-mg, 50-mg and 100-mg dosages, indicated to aid in the management of diabetes. The company said Tuesday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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GSK Consumer Healthcare names North America president
Colin Mackenzie has been appointed as the new president of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare North America. GSK said Mackenzie replaces Roger Scarlett-Smith, who is relocating to London to become president of GSK Consumer Healthcare Europe.
DRSI names firm to promote diabetes energy formula
Diabetica Research Solutions Inc. (DRSI) has retained TransMedia Group to publicize ReStore! Energy, its energy formula for people with diabetes.
McNeil recalls some OTC medicines at wholesale
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Tylenol 8-Hour, Tylenol Arthritis Pain, Tylenol upper-respiratory products, Benadryl, Sudafed PE and Sinutab at the wholesale level. The McNeil-PPC Inc.
L’Oreal makes Gwen Stefani its ‘new face’
Rock singer Gwen Stefani has been named as a global brand ambassador by L’Oreal Paris.
Novo Nordisk creates online destination for diabetes patients
Novo Nordisk has gone live with Cornerstones4Care, a highly customizable online support program for people with diabetes.
Hershey launches football hall of fame sweepstakes
The Hershey Co. is offering football fans the chance to win a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Hershey’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Sweepstakes. The chocolate maker said fans who visit hersheys.com/halloffame through Feb.
Olay lands ‘Sex And The City’ star as spokeswoman
The Olay skin care brand has lured "Sex And The City" star and actress Kim Cattrall as a spokeswoman for its Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion.
PreHistin Allergy Defense Formula set to hit stores
Cobalis Corp. next month plans to begin the retail rollout of PreHistin Allergy Defense Formula, which it dubs "the world’s first pre-histamine.
Today Sponge back on pharmacy shelves in Canada
Mayer Laboratories Inc. has relaunched the Today Sponge vaginal contraceptive in Canada, where it’s now available exclusively at all Shoppers Drug Mart stores.
Organic product consumers turn to mass retailers
The size of the consumer base for organic products held steady in 2010, but mass retail chains have become an increasingly preferred shopping venue for those items, according to TABS Group Inc.
Dr. Fresh unites brands, reintroduces Binaca
Dr. Fresh Inc. is grouping three of its brands under a new common name, DR Fresh Velocity. The oral care and personal care product maker said the new name will serve as an umbrella banner for DR Fresh, DR Fresh Dailies and DR Fresh Travel Kits. DR Fresh Velocity will be
Fusion Brands to ship Veripur hand sanitizer
Next month, Fusion Brands Inc. plans to roll out its new Veripur hand sanitizer to retailers. The company said Veripur is a non-drying, alcohol-free hand sanitizer and moisturizer that kills 99.9% of germs on contact.
Dentyne kicks off Safe Breath Alliance promotion
Dentyne is launching the Safe Breath Alliance (SBA), which the fresh-breath sugarless gum brand said is the first completely made-up organization committed to educating Americans about the importance of practicing safe breath.
Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim team on diabetes treatments
Eli Lilly and Co. and Boehringer Ingelheim have agreed to jointly develop and commercialize a portfolio of diabetes compounds now in mid- and late-stage development.
Newell Rubbermaid CEO to retire
Mark Ketchum, president and chief executive officer of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., is slated to retire later this year.