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February 19, 2013
Sergeant's launches generic version of Frontline spray

Sergeant's Pet Care Products has launched a generic version of a commonly used spray for killing fleas and ticks in dogs and cats, the company said Tuesday.

February 15, 2013
Costco sued over diamond engagement rings

Jewelry maker Tiffany & Co. is suing Costco Wholesale, alleging that the club retailer falsely marketed diamond engagement rings as coming from the New York-based jeweler, according to published reports.

February 15, 2013
Elmer’s introduces ProBond Advanced adhesive

Elmer’s ProBond Advanced adhesive is being promoted as a multipurpose glue that’s as strong as a polyurethane competitor, but without the foamy mess.

February 14, 2013
Actavis can launch generic painkiller in May 2014 under settlement

Actavis and Mallinckrodt have reached a settlement concerning the former's generic version of an opioid painkiller made by the latter, Actavis said Thursday.

February 14, 2013
Mustela develops new sun care products for babies

Mustela, a European skin care and stretch marks brand, recently introduced three products in a sun care range for babies.

February 14, 2013
United Therapeutics resubmits application for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted the resubmission of a regulatory approval application from United Therapeutics for a drug to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, the drug maker said.

February 13, 2013
Brookshire joins EPA environmental initiative

Brookshire Grocery has joined the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill partnership, the supermarket chain said.

February 8, 2013
FDA approves generic diabetes drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic diabetes drug made by Macleods Pharma, according to agency records.

February 8, 2013
FDA gives tentative approval to Dr. Reddy's hypertension drug

The Food and Drug Administration has given tentative approval to a generic drug for treating hypertension, according to agency records.

February 8, 2013
Reports: Mass. health authorities shut down 10 compounding pharmacies over violations

Surprise inspections at 40 compounding pharmacies in Massachusetts last fall have led to 10 being ordered to stop sterile compounding, according to published reports.

February 7, 2013
Purdue Pharma drug 'significantly' reduces time to fall back asleep in insomnia patients, study finds

An insomnia drug made by Purdue Pharma "significantly" reduced the time it took patients to return to sleep after they'd woke up in the middle of the night, according to a new study.

February 7, 2013
Sam's Club offering heart health screenings

Sam's Club will offer free heart health screenings at 563 of its stores on Saturday, the club retailer said.

February 6, 2013
FDA approves Elite Pharmaceuticals' opioid painkiller

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a regulatory approval application from Elite Pharmaceuticals for an opioid painkiller, the drug maker said Wednesday.

February 6, 2013
WHO updates consumption guidelines for salt, potassium

Adults should consume less than 2,000 mg of sodium, or 5 grams of salt, and at least 3,510 mg of potassium per day, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization.

February 5, 2013
CVS promotes heart health

CVS Caremark is marking American Heart Month by encouraging heart-healthy behavior in February, the company said Tuesday.

February 5, 2013
JAMA report criticizing calcium supplementation in men raises eyebrows among supplement associations

A JAMA report released suggested a high intake of supplemental calcium is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease death in men was criticized by several dietary supplement agencies for being inconclusive.

February 5, 2013
NCPA to FDA: Rescheduling hydrocodone combo products to create headache for legitimate pain patients

The National Community Pharmacists Association submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to preserve access to hydrocodone-containing pain relief products, as FDA considers moving the medications from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Schedule III list of controlled substances to the more restrictive Schedule II list.

February 4, 2013
Perrigo launches generic scalp medicine

Drug maker Perrigo has launched a generic drug for treating problems of the scalp, the company said.

February 1, 2013
FDA approves new drug for potentially deadly ammonia conditions

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating some disorders that harm the body's ability to remove ammonia from the blood, the agency said Friday.

January 31, 2013
NCPDP releases updated acetaminophen white paper

A standards-development organization for the pharmacy services industry has updated a white paper on protecting consumers and patients from accidental overdoses of the painkiller acetaminophen.

January 30, 2013
FDA approves Genzyme drug for rare cholesterol disorder

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating a rare cholesterol disorder, the agency said.

January 29, 2013
Eli Lilly reports 1% Q4 decline from Zyprexa patent expiration

Eli Lilly and Company reported that its fourth quarter revenue for the period ended Dec. 31 declined 1% to $6 billion because of its Zyprexa patent expiration. Full-year 2012 revenue declined 7% to $22.6 billion.

January 29, 2013
New GetAwayGrey natural supplement offers alternative to hair dyes

Startup company GetAwayGrey is offering an alternative way to battle gray hair with its new nutraceutical multivitamin that is designed to reverse and prevent gray hair.

January 28, 2013
Amneal, South Korea-based Hanmi enter GERD drug deal

U.S. generic drug maker Amneal Pharmaceuticals has entered a deal with South Korean drug maker Hanmi Pharmaceutical to acquire exclusive distribution rights for a Hanmi drug used for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, Amneal said Monday.

January 28, 2013
FDA approves three new drugs for Type 2 diabetes

The Food and Drug Administration has approved three new drugs for Type 2 diabetes made by Takeda, the agency said.

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