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May 22, 2012
BD introduces syringe with smaller needle for diabetes patients

Medical supply manufacturer BD has released a syringe with a shorter needle designed to reduce discomfort in patients with diabetes who must inject insulin, the company said Tuesday.

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 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
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
Bill Rancic to serve as Rogaine's first-ever 'Growth Coach'

Rogaine has tapped Bill Rancic, an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker and star of the reality show "Giuliana & Bill," to serve as the brand's first ever "Growth Coach."

May 17, 2012
Save-A-Lot arrives in Atlantic City

Supervalu is bringing its Save-A-Lot banner to Atlantic City, N.J.

May 17, 2012
Walgreens' social media director heads to Campbell's

Campbell's has tapped Walgreens' social media director to lead the soup maker's digital marketing and social media efforts.

May 16, 2012
A means to the ends

Unilever is taking what it considers to be a breakthrough approach to hair care — by focusing on the scalp, rather than the ends — with its Clear Scalp and Hair Therapy line that hit North America in May.

May 16, 2012
Amneal adds blackberry flavoring to generic diabetes drug

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is adding blackberry flavoring to a generic diabetes drug following feedback from customers, the company said Wednesday.

May 15, 2012
Armada to move into expanded office space

Specialty pharmacy group purchasing and channel management organization Armada Health Care is moving into a bigger office space, the company said Tuesday.

May 14, 2012
Mylan marks Food Allergy Awareness Week

A company that makes an emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions is marking the 15th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week.

May 10, 2012
New office to help integrate Actavis into Watson

Generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals has formed a special office to handle its pending acquisition of Actavis, the company said.

May 10, 2012
V8 V-Fusion launches carbonated beverages

Campbell's is making its V8 V-Fusion line bubbly.

May 10, 2012
Watson seeks approval for generic ulcerative colitis drug

Generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals is hoping to be the first to market a generic version of a drug used to treat ulcerative colitis, the company said.

May 9, 2012
A&P president, CEO Sam Martin to be spokesman in new marketing campaign

Grocer A&P has announced the launch of an integrated marketing campaign that features president and CEO Sam Martin as its primary spokesman.

May 9, 2012
Aveeno, Rite Aid continue to support the Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour

The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour, presented by Aveeno and Rite Aid, once again is touring the country to raise skin cancer awareness.

May 9, 2012
Everett Labs launches supplement to support ovulation function

Everett Labs on Monday announced the launch of Pregnitude, a dietary supplement that helps support ovulation function and menstrual cycle regularity for women who are interested in conceiving.

May 8, 2012
Leading Edge Innovations unveils new website

Leading Edge Innovations, a personal care products formulating company, has announced the launch of its new website.

May 8, 2012
Smart Balance launches line of better-for-you butter-based spreads

Smart Balance has introduced a new line of blended butter spreads, with 40% less saturated fat.

May 4, 2012
Watson appoints new VP global investor relations

Generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals has appointed Lisa DeFrancesco as its VP global investor relations, the company said Friday.

May 3, 2012
J&J seeks additional approval for anti-clotting drug

Drug maker Johnson & Johnson is seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a drug to treat patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, the company said.

May 3, 2012
Keurig portfolio to expand with Eight O'Clock Coffee products

A leader in specialty coffee and single-serve brewing systems has partnered with a company known for its whole bean coffee brand in a new multiyear agreement.

May 2, 2012
Sanofi US tethers a blood-glucose meter to Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch

The number of healthcare diagnostic products featuring a direct link to Apple's iPhone or iPod Touch increased by one on Wednesday as Sanofi US announced the launch of the iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

April 30, 2012
Merck wins patent infringement suits against Mylan

Mylan will be barred from marketing a generic version of a Merck cardiovascular drug until the drug's patent expires, under a court ruling announced Friday.

April 27, 2012
FDA approves Novartis drug for tumors in patients with rare genetic disease

A drug made by Novartis has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to treat benign kidney tumors related to tuberous sclerosis complex.

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