Mylan ships generic version of Wellbutrin XL
Mylan Inc. has launched bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, indicated for the treatment of depression. The drug maker said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Novo Nordisk, Walgreens team with UnitedHealth on diabetes
Diabetes care provider Novo Nordisk is joining UnitedHealth Group’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, a national partnership that provides access to community- and evidence-based interventions to help prevent and control diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
BDI Pharma allies with retail pharmacy wholesale group
BDI Pharma Inc., a national distributor of biotech therapies, has formed a specialty pharmaceuticals partnership with Pharmacy First/Wholesale Alliance LLC, a retail pharmacy and regional wholesaler group.
Abbott set to roll out RevitaLens Ocutec
Abbott next month plans to ship RevitaLens Ocutec, a next-generation multipurpose disinfecting solution for silicone hydrogel and conventional soft contact lenses.
GSK promotes vaccinations in campaign with Mia Hamm
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has teamed with soccer star Mia Hamm on a national campaign to remind adults about the importance of vaccinations as part of a strategy to promote healthy living.
Accertify tapped by Walgreens for online fraud prevention
The Interceptas platform by Accertify Inc. has been adopted by Walgreen Co. for thwarting online credit-card fraud in the drug store chain’s e-commerce business.
Valeant, Biovail wrap up merger
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. announced that it has completed its merger with Biovail Corp. after shareholders of both companies approved the agreement. The specialty pharmaceutical makers unveiled the deal to merge in late June.
Endo unveils deal to acquire Qualitest
Endo Pharmaceuticals has entered into an agreement to buy generic drug maker Qualitest Pharmaceuticals for about $1.2 billion in cash.
L’Oreal names Margulies as brand ambassador
L’Oreal USA has signed award-winning actress Julianna Margulies as a new brand ambassador.
Nestle creates unit to link ‘food and pharma’
Nestle is forming a new food unit focused on health and wellness that the company said will enable it develop personalized nutrition products that can help manage chronic conditions. The world’s biggest food group announced Monday the creation of Nestle Health Science S.A.
Rite Aid to sell TheraMax homeopathic nasal spray
This month Rite Aid is slated to begin carrying TheraMax homeopathic nasal sprays from TheraBiogen Inc. TheraBiogen said its TheraMax Cold & Flu and TheraMax Allergy Relief nasal spray products are already on or will be on the shelves at all Rite Aid locations in September.
CHPA names Melville as president
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has tapped Scott Melville as its new president.
Unilever to acquire Alberto Culver
United Kingdom-based consumer products giant Unilever plans to buy hair care and skin care manufacturer Alberto Culver Co. for $3.7 billion in cash. Unilever and Melrose Park, Ill.-based Alberto Culver announced the deal early Monday.
AmerisourceBergen OKs $500M stock buyback program
AmerisourceBergen Corp.’s board of directors has authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program.
Sanofi, Lilly enlist stars to raise diabetes awareness
Sanofi-aventis U.S. and Eli Lilly and Co. have teamed up with celebrities in separate initiatives to boost awareness of diabetes and help those with the disease manage their condition. This week sanofi-aventis U.S.
Abbott posts list of recalled Similac baby formula
Abbott has posted online the lot numbers of Similac powder infant formula involved in the broad recall it announced earlier this week, when it reported the possibility that products could contain insects.