Perrigo buys rights to sell generic Delsym
Perrigo Co. has acquired the exclusive U.S. store-brand rights to sell and distribute the generic version of Reckitt Benckiser’s Delsym liquid cough suppressant from Tris Pharma.
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ScarAway scar sheets hit market
Mitchell-Vance Laboratories LLC has expanded its line of scar management products with ScarAway silicone scar sheets. Like the already marketed ScarAway 100%-silicone gel serum, the new sheets are said to shrink, flatten and fade hypertrophic and keloid scars.
Bausch & Lomb introduces Soothe Xtra Hydration
Bausch & Lomb is rolling its new Soothe Xtra Hydration lubricant eye drops in the United States. The company said Tuesday that the product, for aqueous-deficient dry eye therapy, will be available at major retailers this month.
Fujifilm, Rite Aid team up on photo contest
Fujifilm North America and Rite Aid have launched MyWayPhotoContest.com, a seasonal photo competition for novice and experienced photographers. Fujifilm said Tuesday that from now until June 26, visitors to the MyWayPhotoContest.
Bartell, USA Drug add appetite-suppressing beverage
Better Health Beverage’s underWAY appetite-controlling beverage is now available at Bartell Drugs and USA Drug stores.
Catalina Marketing acquires digital coupon providers
Retail and health care intelligence firm Catalina Marketing has purchased Invenda Corp.’s E-centives and Collabrys digital couponing businesses. Terms of the acquisition, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
MiddleBrook files for bankruptcy
MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company said late Friday that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
McNeil recalls OTC infant, children’s liquid medicines
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall of certain over-the-counter liquid medicines for infants and children, including Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl brand products.
Beauty line upcoming from new CoverGirl Taylor Swift
Singer Taylor Swift has been named the latest CoverGirl and will represent a new line of luxury products for the beauty care brand. The Procter & Gamble brand said the first advertisements featuring Swift are scheduled to appear in January 2011.
Physicians Formula elects board member
The board of Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. has elected Thomas Lynch as a director. The prestige cosmetics maker said Thursday that Lynch, the founder and senior managing director of investment fund Mill Road Capital, will serve as an independent director, effective immediately.
Merck appoints Frazier as new president
Merck & Co. has named Kenneth Frazier as the pharmaceutical giant’s new president, taking over that post from chairman and chief executive officer Richard Clark. Merck said Wednesday that Clark will continue as chairman and CEO.
Mylan, Teva, Actavis launch generic versions of Flomax
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Actavis Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. this week began shipping generic versions of the branded drug Flomax, for the treatment of enlarged prostate. Mylan and Teva said Wednesday they received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for 0.
Nicorette mini lozenge makes debut
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has launched a Nicorette mini-sized anti-smoking lozenge, which is designed to dissolve up to three times faster than other stop-smoking lozenges.
Bayer Diabetes Care unveils glucose monitor for kids
Bayer Diabetes Care has introduced the Didget blood glucose monitoring system for children.
Takeda ships Dexilant antacid
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Inc. has rolled out Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) delayed-release capsules, for the treatment of heartburn and related ailments, to pharmacies in the United States. Dexilant is available in 30 mg and 60 mg capsules, Takeda said Monday.
Venus expands women’s shaving line
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Venus women’s shaving brand has added new disposable and refillable razors and an in-shower moisturizer and bikini trimmer to its product lineup.