Generic versions of Accolate ship
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories have released generic versions of AstraZeneca’s Accolate asthma drug in the United States. Par said Monday that it has entered into an exclusive U.S.
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New line from Aveeno takes aim at eczema
Johnson & Johnson’s Aveeno brand has introduced the Aveeno Eczema Therapy collection for infants and adults and partnered with the National Eczema Association to educate people with the skin condition.
General Mills makes products healthier
General Mills has improved the health profile of products accounting for 25% of its U.S. retail sales in fiscal 2010.
American Greetings mulls headquarters move
American Greetings reported that it’s considering moving its Brooklyn, Ohio, corporate headquarters and is focusing on seven sites.
Borba to launch Walgreens-exclusive skin care line
Borba Inc. plans to launch a skin care and supplement collection exclusive to Walgreen Co. next year.
OCuSOFT ships Zytaze supplement
OCuSOFT Inc. has rolled out its Zytaze prescription supplement to retail pharmacies. The company said Thursday that chain drug retailers carrying Zytaze include Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade and Walmart.
Frito-Lay adds Tostitos Artisan Recipes
Frito-Lay North America has expanded its tortilla chip line with the new Tostitos Artisan Recipes.
Namasté enters deal to be acquired by Dabur
Namasté Laboratories, the maker of Organic Root Stimulator, has agreed to be acquired by Dabur India Ltd. Namasté said this week that the deal calls for the company to be acquired through Dabur’s U.S.-based subsidiary Dermoviva Skin Essentials Inc.
Advil Congestion Relief aims to soothe holiday shoppers
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare is spotlighting the launch of Advil Congestion Relief by offering "literal congestion relief" in the form of a personal helper to 100 holiday shoppers across the country on Black Friday.
Santarus ships Cycloset tablets to pharmacies
Santarus Inc. has announced the U.S. commercial launch of Cycloset tablets for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Softsoap alliance to help kids prevent spread of germs
Colgate-Palmolive Co.’s Softsoap brand has teamed up with the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) to educate families on how to prevent the spread of germs and illness among children.
Coty plans Lady Gaga fragrance
Coty Inc. has signed up pop music sensation Lady Gaga to develop and market a signature fragrance. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Plans call for the yet-to-be named fragrance line to launch in the spring of 2012.
Duracell introduces wireless USB charger
Duracell has expanded its Smart Power Portfolio with the wireless myGrid USB Charger.
Ridovir Cold to hit pharmacy shelves in Canada
Natural cold remedy Ridovir Cold, from Quebec-based Biopharmacopae, is slated to roll out to retail pharmacies in Canada. Biopharmacopae said this week that Ridovir Cold will soon be available at Zellers, Rexall drug stores, Pharma Plus drug marts and other pharmacies in Canada.
Bristol-Myers commits $100 million to combat diabetes
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has kicked off a five-year, $100 million initiative to help people with with type 2 diabetes better manage their disease.
Align probiotic gets nod from gastroenterologists
Procter & Gamble Co. said its Align supplement is the nation’s No. 1 gastroenterologist-recommended probiotic. The statement stems from the results of a Wolters Kluwer 2010 survey of more than 600 gastroenterologists, of those physicians who recommended a brand of probiotic, P&G said Wednesday.