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October 10, 2012
AccuDial launches line of Go-Green children's cough and cold products

AccuDial Pharmaceutical recently launched four products as part of its Go-Green pediatric liquid cough-cold lineup that features dosing information on a rotating label, a larger 6-point font and a dosing cup that's shrink-wrapped to the top of the container.

October 10, 2012
FDA approves generic cardiovascular drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for treating blood pressure and chest pain.

October 10, 2012
Perrigo launches store-brand nicotine mini lozenges

Perrigo on Wednesday announced that it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug applications to market over-the-counter nicotine polacrilex mini lozenge USP in both 2-mg and 4-mg strengths.

October 10, 2012
Petroleum jelly alternative Waxelene expands distribution to Bed Bath & Beyond

Waxelene, a petroleum jelly alternative, now is being sold in Bed Bath & Beyond retail stores, the company has announced.

October 9, 2012
NewsBytes — Chain Pharmacy, 10/15/12

Drug maker Dr. Reddy’s Labs has launched a generic antibiotic drug, the company said. The India-based company announced the launch of amoxicillin tablets, capsules and oral suspension.

October 5, 2012
FDA issues new guidelines for budeprion XL in the 300-mg strength

The Food and Drug Administration has reviewed new data that indicated that budeprion XL (bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets) in the 300-mg strength, manufactured by Impax Labs and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, is not therapeutically equivalent to Wellbutrin XL in the 300-mg strength.

October 5, 2012
FDA, Interpol collaborate on crackdown of illegal Web pharmacies

In partnership with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced it had taken action against more than 4,100 Internet pharmacies that illegally sell unapproved drugs to consumers.

October 5, 2012
Larry the Cable Guy to promote new wildberry-flavored Prilosec OTC

Comedian Larry the Cable Guy over the next three months will be making his way to sporting events across the country to help introduce Procter & Gamble's recently launched Prilosec OTC Wildberry.

October 5, 2012
Study: Hypercholesterolemia patients adherent to medication regimen may be healthier, but at a price

Patients with high cholesterol who take statins may be healthier than those who do not, but their overall healthcare costs may be slightly higher than their counterparts, according to a new study.

October 4, 2012
Digestive Aids

The September/October 2012 Digestive Aids Ingredient Guide breaks down the indication, ingredients, purpose and dosage of Tums, Di-Gel, Zantac, Pepcid AC, Prilosec OTC, Prevacid 24HR, Dulcolax, Senokot and Pepto-Bismol.

October 2, 2012
Takeda, Lundbeck seek FDA nod for depression drug

Drug makers Takeda Pharmaceutical and H. Lundbeck have applied with the Food and Drug Administration for a new drug to treat depression in adults.

October 1, 2012
Hair restoration expert Dr. Robert Leonard develops hair care line

Chief surgeon and founder of Leonard Hair Transplant Associates Dr. Robert Leonard, who is also a national spokesman for Rogaine and the hair loss expert for Johnson & Johnson, has announced the launch of Copper Chemist, a hair care product line formulated to harness the regenerative properties of copper peptides, the naturally occurring small protein fragments known to increase hair growth.

October 1, 2012
MFA gets ready for holidays with new stocking stuffers

Mark Feldstein and Associates has introduced unique housewares and gifts in time for the holiday season.

October 1, 2012
Nature's Gate develops natural 2-in-1 formula for little ones

Nature’s Gate, a maker of natural skin care products, has developed the new Nature’s Gate Baby Soothing Shampoo & Wash.

September 28, 2012
Bi-Lo adds generic Plavix to discount program

Supermarket chain Bi-Lo is adding the generic form of a blood-thinning drug to its generic-discount program.

September 28, 2012
FDA approves two generic hypertension drugs from Mylan

Generic drug maker Mylan has received regulatory approval for a drug used to treat high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, the company said Friday.

September 27, 2012
Dr. Reddy's launches generic asthma, allergy, bronchospasm drug

Dr. Reddy's Labs has launched a generic drug for treating asthma and allergies, and preventing bronchospasm during exercise, the company said.

September 25, 2012
Watson recalls two lots of opioid painkiller

Generic drug maker Watson Labs recalled two lots of a prescription painkiller due to the potential for oversized and overly potent tablets, the company said.

September 24, 2012
Big pharma's future: Life after the patent cliff

It wasn’t that long ago that the branded drug industry was seen as an unstoppable titan of American industry, churning out a steady stream of breakthrough therapies and blockbuster products. But a tsunami of expiring patents on such top selling drugs as Lipitor, Plavix and Seroquel, combined with a slowdown in research and development, flattened the growth curve in recent years and opened the door for the ascendancy of generic drugs.

September 24, 2012
Purdue Pharma's RxPatrol provides Twitter updates on pharmacy crime

Pharmacy staff, law-enforcement officials and loss-prevention personnel can follow updates about pharmacy robberies, burglaries and potential threats in their area through Twitter updates by a drug maker that developed a program to combat pharmacy crime.

September 24, 2012
Sandoz launches authorized generic of Diovan HCT

Generic drug maker Sandoz has launched an authorized generic version of a drug used to treat hypertension.

September 21, 2012
FDA approves Mylan hypertension drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood pressure medication made by Mylan.

September 21, 2012
FDA approves Mylan motion sickness drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for motion sickness made by Mylan.

September 20, 2012
Dr. Reddy's launches antibiotic products

Drug maker Dr. Reddy's Labs has launched a generic antibiotic drug, the company said Thursday.

September 20, 2012
P&G punches up Prilosec OTC offering with wildberry flavoring

Procter & Gamble this week will begin shipping a wildberry-flavored Prilosec OTC.

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