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May 22, 2012
FITT Highway Products launches energy shot line in Calif., Nevada convenience stores

FITT Highway Products on Tuesday announced the initial launch of its F.I.T.T. Energy products — three 2-oz. energy shots — through convenience stores in California and Nevada.

May 22, 2012
HRG VP available to provide insights into trends impacting consumer health care at retail

Hamacher Resource Group VP Dave Wendland now is available for speaking engagements to help health, beauty and wellness companies prepare for 2013 and beyond.

May 22, 2012
Novo Nordisk's Levemir approved for children ages 2 to 5 years

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for Type 1 diabetes in children ages 2 to 5 years.

May 22, 2012
Prevalence of prediabetes, diabetes among adolescents on the rise

Being overweight and obesity during adolescence are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease risk factors, especially prediabetes and diabetes, according to researchers.

May 22, 2012
Shamrock Farms expands line of milk-based sports nutrition beverages

Shamrock Farms on Monday announced the launch of Rockin' Refuel Muscle Builder — a protein beverage made with real milk designed to be low in carbs and high in protein — through GNC locations.

May 22, 2012
Study: Flu shots could provide unanticipated benefits to expectant moms

Getting a flu shot during pregnancy provides unanticipated benefits to the baby, according to the authors of a large population-based study examining the issue.

May 21, 2012
Dr. Reddy's launches heartburn treatment

Dr. Reddy's Labs has launched a generic version of a popular over-the-counter drug for treating heartburn, the company said Monday.

May 21, 2012
GSK, Auxilium to co-promote testosterone therapy

The U.S. subsidiary of British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline and U.S.-based Auxilium Pharmaceuticals will co-promote a testosterone-replacement drug, the two said Monday.

May 21, 2012
Reports: 'Track and trace' may be part of PDUFA reauthorization

Federal and industry officials have been negotiating a federal track-and-trace system as part of a reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, according to published reports.

May 21, 2012
Touro College of Pharmacy graduates first class

The first new pharmacy school in New York in almost 70 years, and the only one in Manhattan, graduated its first class in a commencement ceremony at the New York Academy of Medicine Friday.

May 18, 2012
Dr. Reddy's launches generic version of Plavix

Generic drug maker Dr. Reddy's Labs has launched a generic version of a drug used to prevent clotting of the blood.

May 18, 2012
FDA approves generic Parkinson's disease drug made by Actavis

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for Parkinson's disease made by Actavis, the drug maker said Friday.

May 18, 2012
McNeil Consumer recalls one lot of Imodium on wholesale level due to damaged package

McNeil Consumer Healthcare on Thursday informed its wholesale customers that it is voluntarily recalling one lot of Imodium multi-symptom relief 18 caplets due to a packaging issue that may have impacted a limited number of blister units in this lot.

May 18, 2012
Mylan sponsors Drug Store News and Pharmacist Society to provide a new business networking platform for pharmacy schools and students

The Drug Store News Group, the Pharmacist Society and Mylan Inc., one of the world's leading generics and specialty pharmaceutical companies, are pleased to announce an exclusive sponsorship to expand membership opportunities at PharmacistSociety.com – an online forum that supports and enhances professional networks for U.S.-based retail pharmacists, professional organizations and pharmacy companies.

May 18, 2012
Perrigo launches store-brand Prevacid 24HR

Perrigo on Friday announced that it has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application for lansoprazole capsules in the 15-mg strength.

May 18, 2012
Solantic urgent care changing name to reflect new vision

Solantic, an operator of urgent care centers in Florida, is changing its name to CareSpot Express Healthcare to represent a new brand and new vision for the company.

May 18, 2012
Watson challenges Lo Loestrin Fe patent

Generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals is challenging the patent protection of a contraceptive drug made by Warner Chilcott, Watson said Friday.

May 17, 2012
CDC: Chronic disease states less prevalent as education, household income rise

People with higher levels of education and higher income have lower rates of many chronic diseases compared with those with less education and lower income levels, according to "Health, United States, 2011" — the government’s annual comprehensive report on Americans’ health released Wednesday.

May 17, 2012
Drug companies should meet payers' expectations of value, report finds

More than 80% of health plans would require a drug manufacturer to demonstrate a clear clinical benefit compared with current branded and generic treatments in order for its drug to be placed in the plan's formulary, according to a new survey.

May 17, 2012
FDA approves generic versions of Plavix

The Food and Drug Administration has approved generic versions of one of the country's top-selling drugs made by eight different companies, the agency said Thursday.

May 17, 2012
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board touts telepharmacy

Technology is helping pharmacies provide services to rural areas by allowing them to remotely monitor pharmacy technicians, according to the country's largest organization that certifies pharmacy techs.

May 17, 2012
Prestige Brands highlights new Dramamine for Kids product in fiscal 2012 call

Prestige Brands on Thursday morning announced the launch of Dramamine for Kids.

May 17, 2012
Prestige Brands: Fiscal 2013 focus on driving core OTC growth

Prestige Brands closed out its fiscal 2012 ended March 31 on a high note with $441.1 million in revenues for the year, up 31.1%. And fiscal 2013 is looking promising as the company will have full-year contributions from its 17 acquired over-the-counter brands from GlaxoSmithKline.

May 17, 2012
Sagent launches generic chemotherapy drug

Sagent Pharmaceuticals has launched a generic version of a chemotherapy drug, the company said Thursday.

May 17, 2012
Target Clinic to open locations in Virginia, North Carolina

Target has announced its plans to open new Target Clinic locations at four Target stores in northern Virginia and four Target stores in North Carolina, marking the first Target Clinics to open in these states.

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