Energizer to buy bankrupt American Safety Razor
Energizer Holdings Inc. announced that it was the winning bidder for American Safety Razor Co. in bankruptcy court proceedings.
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Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse makes debut
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Crest oral care brand has expanded its Pro-Health line with Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse, which provides fluoride for tooth care.
Study: Vichy product reduces acne blemishes
Vichy Laboratoires said a study by the L’Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research found that acne was the top problem and biggest skin concern cited by Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic and Asian women and that Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care effectively addresses acne-
Par Pharma starts shipping generic Tussionex
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. has begun limited shipment of hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex (CIII) extended-release oral suspension. The company said Tuesday that its licensing partner, Tris Pharma Inc.
Pfizer offers free Advil in medicine cabinet cleanout push
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Advil pain relief products, has kicked off a campaign to encourage Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets and properly dispose of unwanted, expired and recalled products.
MuscleCare helps relieve diabetic pain
All-natural topical pain reliever MuscleCare, designed to alleviate aching muscles, also can assist in easing the pain associated with diabetes, according to Dr. Chris Oswald, founder and chief executive officer of Active and Innovative Inc., which markets the product.
Orabrush names P&G veteran as new CEO
Former Procter & Gamble executive Jeff Davis has joined Orabrush as chief executive officer.
Carlyle Group wraps up acquisition of NBTY
Asset management firm The Carlyle Group has completed its $4 billion acquisition of nutritional supplements maker and marketer NBTY Inc. Under the merger agreement, NBTY stockholders receive $55 in cash for each share of NBTY common stock owned by them.
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.
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.