Maker of Stopain extends Arthritis Foundation sponsorship
DRJ Group Inc., the maker of Stopain all-natural topical analgesics, is continuing its support of the Arthritis Foundation by renewing its proceeds sponsorship.
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Hallmark unveils ‘Girlfriends’ card collection
Hallmark Cards has launched the Girlfriends collection, a line of greeting cards and gifts designed to help women connect in a fun, humorous and meaningful way.
Takeda ships ACTOplus met XR tablets for diabetes
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Inc. said ACTOplus met XR tablets, an extended-release version of the diabetes combination medication ACTOplus met (pioglitazone HCl and metformin HCl), are now available in U.S. pharmacies.
Valeant, Biovail plan to merge
Specialty pharmaceutical makers Valeant and Biovail have agreed to merge, with the combined company to be called Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.
Kowa Pharmaceuticals, Lilly launch Livalo
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America Inc. and Eli Lilly and Co. have rolled out cholesterol-lowering drug Livalo to retail pharmacies in the United States. The drug makers said Monday that Livalo (pitavastatin) is available in 1 mg, 2 mg and 4 mg tablets.
Health Mart honors merchandising partner SPAR Group
Health Mart has named retail merchandising and marketing services provider SPAR Group Inc. as its Consumer Products Group Partner of the Year. Tarrytown, N.Y.-based SPAR Group said Friday it’s the inaugural recipient of the award from the drug store franchise, which is a subsidiary of McKesson Corp.
Mylan gets FDA OK for generic Zocor
Mylan Inc.’s Matrix Laboratories Ltd. subsidiary has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for simvastatin tablets, which treat high cholesterol.
Kimberly-Clark makes executive moves
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has made executive changes that it said will sharpen its focus on continuous improvement, global sourcing and sustainability. The company also elected a new board member.
Maurer named to head Beiersdorf’s global skin care unit
Beiersdorf Inc. has promoted Nicolas Maurer to corporate vice president of the company’s skin care global business unit.
McNeil adds Benadryl, Tylenol products to earlier recall
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling certain lots of Benadryl and Tylenol products as an addition to the list of products included in a recall announced in January.
UCB launches Vimpat oral solution
UCB has rolled out an oral solution formulation of Vimpat C-V, an antiepileptic drug for add-on treatment of partial-onset seizures in people with epilepsy age 17 years and older. The company said Monday that Vimpat (lacosamide) 10 mg/mL solution is now available in U.S.
Burner Balm, Energy-X Lip Balm catch retailers’ attention
Pacific Shore Holdings Inc. said its dietary supplement lip balms are drawing interest and shelf space from major chain retailers.
Bubble Chocolate lands distribution at Duane Reade
Bubble Chocolate, the maker of "aerated" chocolate bars, has rolled out its product to metropolitan New York drug chain Duane Reade.
Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall to add color-changing products
Del Sol, a maker of apparel and accessories that change color, has signed distribution pacts with Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall.
London Drugs to carry Winning Colours stain remover
Canada’s London Drugs will be the first pharmacy chain to sell the Winning Colours stain remover from Winning Brands Corp.
Bayer Contour USB glucose meter wins design award
Bayer’s Contour USB blood glucose meter has received a silver Medical Design Excellence Award, which recognizes excellence in medical product design and manufacturing.