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March 31, 2011
Veteran diabetics experience less complications, study finds

Patients that have been handling their diabetes for a long time are less likely to experience complications, according to a new study conducted by Joslin Diabetes Center researchers.

March 30, 2011
Amanda Brown named BioPlus' Rx coordinators director

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy has promoted its supervisor of Rx coordinators.

March 30, 2011
Biodel elects new board chairman

A biopharmaceutical company that specializes in diabetes treatments has appointed a new board chairman.

March 30, 2011
Dr. Reddy's completes acquisition of U.S. penicillin facility, products from GSK

Dr. Reddy’s Labs will assume ownership of a penicillin manufacturing site in Bristol, Tenn., from GlaxoSmithKline.

March 30, 2011
Drugstore.com shareholders challenge Walgreens’ acquisition

The law firm of Brower Piven on Tuesday announced that a class action lawsuit has commenced in the Delaware Chancery Court on behalf of all shareholders of Drugstore.com, alleging violations of state law by the company’s board of directors relating to the proposed acquisition by Walgreens.

March 30, 2011
Family Dollar posts sales and profit improvement

Profit grew by nearly 10% to $123.2 million and sales advanced 8.3% to nearly $2.3 billion as Family Dollar remained on a consistent growth trajectory during its second quarter, ended Feb. 27.

March 30, 2011
Hansen's sweetens beverages with Truvia

Hansen's is introducing two beverages that tout natural, zero-calorie sweetener Truvia.

March 30, 2011
Heart failure patients skip meds due to cost, study finds

Many patients with heart failure skip pills due to medication costs, according to research by the Mayo Clinic.

March 30, 2011
Jack Black touts new sports therapy line with triathlon sponsorship

Jack Black is promoting its new Performance Remedy sports therapy collection by sponsoring the Revolution3 Triathlon.

March 30, 2011
Kline projects growth in professional skin care market

A rise in visits to professional outlets for skin care treatments in 2010 gave way to sales growth for the professional skin care products market, with Europe and the United States posting rebounds, according to a recently released study by consulting and research firm Kline.

March 30, 2011
Legendary 1970s rock band fires off ‘picture condoms’

Graphic Armor, in association with Kiss and Condomania, on Wednesday announced the release of Kiss Kondoms, FDA-approved "picture condoms" featuring a full color image on the latex.

March 30, 2011
Madame Ines de la Fressange joins L'Oréal Paris as brand ambassador

French beauty company L'Oréal Paris has tapped French model Madame Ines de la Fressange to join its family of brand ambassadors.

March 30, 2011
McNeil announces third recall of 2011

McNeil Consumer Healthcare on Tuesday recalled one product lot of the analgesic Tylenol 8 Hour extended-release caplets 150-count bottles distributed in the United States, and three brands at the wholesale level.

March 30, 2011
MedPro Rx makes Facebook debut

A specialty infusion pharmacy has joined the social media realm.

March 30, 2011
Navarro recognized for community involvement

Recognized for its commitment to the community, Navarro Discount Pharmacies won the Top 100 Minority Business Award for large-company community involvement from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

March 30, 2011
Orville Redenbacher 'pops'

A popcorn brand is rolling out a new bag that gives way to easy sharing and cleanup, the company said.

March 30, 2011
Prestige Brands introduces new allergy product

Prestige Brands on Wednesday announced the launch of a new one-dose-per-day allergy medicine — PediaCare 24-hour allergy.

March 30, 2011
Report: GNC may be looking to go public

GNC is ready to pull the trigger on a long-anticipated initial public offering this Friday, according to several published reports.

March 30, 2011
SelectNY tapped as agency of record for Orly

Professional nail care brand Orly International has chosen SelectNY as its creative agency of record.

March 30, 2011
Study: Nordic Naturals omega-3 effervescent absorbed faster

A research study conducted earlier this year on two Nordic Naturals arctic cod liver oil products concluded that the effervescent formulation is absorbed more rapidly than gelatin soft gels, and suggested that the effervescent form is equally palatable, making it an acceptable alternative to the soft gel form.

March 30, 2011
Study: Sleep, relaxation can aid weight loss

The "battle of the bulge" can be won by adding sleep and relaxation to diet and exercise, according to a new study.

March 30, 2011
Target celebrates Earth Month

Target announced that as part of its Earth Month celebration, it is offering customers the chance to win a "Refresh Your Nest" home makeover worth up to $50,000 with the help of LEED-accredited designer Sabrina Soto, as well as hundreds of other sustainable prizes.

March 30, 2011
Target focuses on food in Charlotte

Target announced plans to remodel several stores in the Charlotte, N.C., area.

March 30, 2011
Valeant seeks to buy Cephalon

Canadian drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals has proposed to buy Cephalon for $5.7 billion, Valeant said Tuesday.

March 30, 2011
Want to live 'future friendly?' There's an app for that

Procter & Gamble announced that it has teamed up with its grocery retail partners to create a mobile application designed to help consumers live and shop more sustainably.

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