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March 24, 2011
Give me cigarettes or give me health: 82% of menthol smokers would quit if FDA banned menthol cigarettes, GSK survey finds

Four-in-5 menthol smokers would quit if the Food and Drug Administration banned mentholated cigarettes, according to a survey conducted this month with sponsorship from GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare.

March 24, 2011
GSK no longer will seek approval for Avodart

GlaxoSmithKline withdrew all regulatory approval applications for a drug designed to cut men's risk of developing prostate cancer.

March 24, 2011
Hi-Tech Pharmacal launches topical pain treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a topical pain treatment made by Hi-Tech Pharmacal, the drug maker said Thursday.

March 24, 2011
Navarro moves ahead with growth plan

Navarro Discount Pharmacies signed new store leases in Homestead and Pembroke Pines, and plans to add as many as 21 new store locations to its portfolio over the next three years.

March 24, 2011
NCPA, healthcare groups recommend CMS delay 'short cycle' rule

In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the National Community Pharmacists Association and 20 healthcare groups expressed their concerns over the proposed Medicare Part D long-term care “short cycle” rule.

March 24, 2011
Novo Nordisk says Levemir is effective in treating young Type 1 diabetes patients

Novo Nordisk said new data showed that its basal insulin analog is just as effective as human basal insulin in Type 1 diabetes patients ages 2 to 5 years.

March 24, 2011
P&G, Teva enter partnership

Procter & Gamble and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will bring their over-the-counter product lines and capabilities together in a deal they expect to be completed this fall.

March 24, 2011
Qualitest's toresmide tablets approved by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for cardiovascular disease made by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals.

March 24, 2011
Sandoz gets OK for authorized generic of Famvir

Sandoz has introduced an authorized generic version of a herpes treatment made by parent company Novartis, the company said Thursday.

March 24, 2011
Walgreens boosts online presence with Drugstore.com acquisition

Shortly after posting record second-quarter sales on Tuesday, Walgreens announced that it would "accelerate its online strategy" by acquiring e-retailer Drugstore.com for about $429 million, subject to customary conditions.

March 23, 2011
AACE, Takeda say online resource will provide accurate healthcare information

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has teamed up with drug maker Takeda to develop an online resource that will be reviewed and evaluated by top medical experts.

March 23, 2011
Detour turns to beverages

Forward Foods, a nutrition bar company, is making a foray into the beverage market.

March 23, 2011
Lip care falls by wayside among women, Blistex finds

Almost all women take on at least one preventive health-and-wellness measure in the morning to start their day, but only half apply lip balm to protect their lips from dryness and sun damage.

March 23, 2011
Mylan to launch educational site about generic drugs

Though more than 7-in-10 drugs dispensed in the United States today are generics, and the Food and Drug Administration holds generics to the same standards as branded drugs, misgivings among the general public still exist, fed by the occasional media report of patients experiencing bad side effects after taking certain generic drugs.

March 23, 2011
NPA names winners of annual awards

The Natural Products Association has named the winners of its 18th annual NPA Awards, which will be presented this June during the association's annual trade show and convention.

March 23, 2011
Study: GERD sufferers don't discuss symptoms with doctors

Most patients that suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease or persistent heartburn symptoms rarely speak with a healthcare provider about their condition, according to a new study conducted on behalf of the American Gastroenterological Association, in partnership with drug maker Takeda.

March 22, 2011
Cephalon's oncology portfolio to get boost with Gemin X acquisition

Cephalon plans to acquire a privately owned company developing treatments for cancer, Cephalon said Monday.

March 22, 2011
Hi-Tech Pharmacal granted final approval for generic Zantac syrup

Hi-Tech Pharmacal was granted final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its treatment of duodenal ulcers.

March 22, 2011
Many nasal allergy sufferers don't have control over symptoms

Less than 20% of surveyed patients with nasal allergies find their symptoms are completely controlled over a one-week period of treatment, according to a survey performed by drug maker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.

March 22, 2011
Millennium Pharmacy Systems appoints CIO

Millennium Pharmacy Systems named John Tauber as its chief information officer.

March 22, 2011
Nordic Naturals debuts salmon oil supplement

Nordic Naturals is boosting its offerings with the introduction of a new salmon oil supplement.

March 22, 2011
Pepto-Bismol serves as title sponsor for college basketball fan festival

With the NCAA tournament under way, Procter & Gamble's Pepto-Bismol will offer an interactive experience at Bracket Town, a college basketball fan festival, by highlighting historical game upsets.

March 22, 2011
Report: The Little Clinic opens 11th store in Shelbyville, Tenn., area

The Little Clinic has opened a new location inside Kroger's new Marketplace store in Shelbyville, Tenn., according to a local news report.

March 22, 2011
Valeant CEO named chairman of the board

J. Michael Pearson has been appointed to chairman of the board at Valeant Pharmaceuticals, the drug maker said Tuesday.

March 22, 2011
Walgreens posts monster Q2 gains

With record second-quarter sales and earnings under its belt, a grasp on 20.1% of the retail prescription drug market and a sharpened focus on core assets, Walgreens' executives expressed optimism on future growth — despite such external challenges as a soft economy and continued pressure on Medicaid reimbursement — and reiterated the company's focus on core strategies.

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