ECRM appoints pharmacy executive
Italo Pennella has been named as the new vice president of pharmacy at ECRM.
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Clarins, Shoppers Drug Mart support SickKids
Cosmetics and skin care brand Clarins has partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart in the Kiss for Life fundraising campaign, whose proceeds to support Motherisk, a program of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).
Kristen Bell made face of new Neutrogena line
Neutrogena Corp. has signed up actress Kristen Bell to be face of its new Neutrogena Naturals skin care line.
Chloraseptic survey looks at sore throat causes
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.
Allegra given green light to go OTC
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.
Exclusivity for Plavix gets extended
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 simplifies fish oil supplementation
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 Labs releases Protonix generic
Matrix Laboratories Ltd. is shipping pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets, a medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Parent company Mylan Inc.
Coty plans Heidi Klum signature fragrance
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.
Consumer Healthcare Products Association appoints VP
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 rolls out Butrans transdermal system to Rx
Purdue Pharma has made its Butrans Transdermal System CIII opiod analgesic available by prescription.
Hershey’s Drops make their debut
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 to buy Paddock Laboratories
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 ships generic of Protonix
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 honored for insulin pen design
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 to acquire SDI
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.