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March 3, 2011
Endo launches Fortesta

Endo Pharmaceuticals has launched a recently approved testosterone gel for men.

March 3, 2011
Merck receives CRL for MS treatment

The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve a Merck KGaA drug designed to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

March 3, 2011
NSAIDs could pose erectile dysfunction risk among men

Long-term use of a class of drugs used to control pain could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction in men, according to a new study.

March 3, 2011
PCMA leader honored by GPhA

The head of a group representing the nation's pharmacy benefit managers got honors from the Generic Pharmaceutical Association.

March 3, 2011
Rihanna teams up with Nivea for brand's 100th anniversary celebration

Beiersdorf is celebrating Nivea's 100th year and, as part of the celebration, is launching its biggest digital campaign to date and has tapped music icon Rihanna to help serve as the voice of the festivities.

March 3, 2011
Rising gas prices not only factor driving supply chain costs

The National Retail Federation warned federal transportation officials that transportation costs would increase by up to 20% in some cases if a proposal to limit the number of hours truck drivers spend behind the wheel each day goes into effect.

March 3, 2011
Special K adds fiber to dessert-inspired cereal bars

Kellogg's Special K brand has created decadent cereal bars with weight-conscious consumers in mind.

March 3, 2011
Winn-Dixie inks deal with Green Secure Solutions

Through a new exclusive agreement with Green Secure Solutions, Winn-Dixie is implementing a patent-pending process to clean, sanitize and protect shopping carts, hand baskets, handicap carts, food trays and other equipment at its 484 stores.

March 2, 2011
Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet expands portfolio with liquid energy shot

Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet lineup now includes a 2-oz., single-serve energy shot.

March 2, 2011
Dulcolax, CCA encourage consumers to get screened for colon cancer

Dulcolax has teamed up with the Colon Cancer Alliance and American fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo to encourage men and women to be proactive about their colon health by getting a colonoscopy.

March 2, 2011
FDA targets unapproved cough-cold, allergy drugs with Unapproved Drugs Initiative

The Food and Drug Administration has taken action against makers of prescription drugs for cough-cold and allergies that don’t have regulatory approval, the agency said Wednesday.

March 2, 2011
Food Lion sponsors CIAA Women's Health & Wellness Symposium

Food Lion is continuing its 17-year corporate partnership with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and once again serving as a sponsor, along with Thompson Hospitality, of the CIAA Women's Health and Wellness Symposium.

March 2, 2011
Kraft rolls out Philadelphia Cooking Creme

Kraft is taking a cream cheese brand to new heights with the introduction of a spoonable, easy-to-blend cooking cream.

March 2, 2011
Perrigo announces re-inspection of Allegan, Mich., plant

Following the warning letter it received last April, Perrigo announced that the Food and Drug Administration has arrived at the company's Allegan, Mich.-based facility for re-inspection.

March 2, 2011
Report: FDA warns of long-term PPI use

The Food and Drug Administration is warning that long-term use of a class of drugs for gastroesophageal reflux disease may decrease levels of magnesium in the body and increase the risk of such side effects as seizures and heart rhythm problems, according to published reports.

March 1, 2011
'Black Swan' dances to Blu-ray, DVD

The critically acclaimed film that captivated and horrified moviegoers this year is coming to Blu-ray and DVD from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

March 1, 2011
Coca-Cola adds Honest Tea to portfolio

Three years after purchasing a minority stake in Honest Tea, an organic bottled tea company, Coca-Cola said it has exercised its option to acquire the remaining portion of the company.

March 1, 2011
Coming to Weis shelves: Lichi superfruit diet supplement

A weight-loss supplement has gained retail distribution in Weis Markets.

March 1, 2011
CVS Caremark closer to completing acquisition of Universal American's Part D business

In connection with the previously announced $1.25 billion acquisition of the Medicare Part D business of Universal American by CVS Caremark, both companies have announced that the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

March 1, 2011
Food Lion puts emphasis on private label

The push of private label at retail continues to gain momentum as Food Lion kicked off a promotion whereby shoppers can earn up to $10 in free groceries every time they buy private-brand products.

March 1, 2011
Gaiam to release weight-loss yoga DVD starring Trudie Styler

Gaiam on Tuesday said it would release "Trudie Styler's Weight Loss Yoga," the sixth DVD release starring Trudie Styler, an actress and environmental activist, and her personal celebrity trainer James D'Silva.

March 1, 2011
GNC private-label products arrive at Sam's Club

After providing its products to Rite Aid customers through a co-branded store format for more than a decade, GNC is making its foray into the warehouse club for the first time by offering select private-label products at Sam's Club locations.

March 1, 2011
Heather Bresch, Robert Cindrich join Mylan's board

Mylan's board of directors now includes the drug maker's president.

March 1, 2011
Insight acquires e.p.t.

Insight Pharmaceuticals is strengthening its portfolio of over-the-counter products with its acquisition of a popular at-home pregnancy test.

March 1, 2011
NPD: Prestige beauty sales rise after years of decline

After years of declines, U.S. prestige beauty experienced a boost in 2010, with skin care proving yet again to be the strongest performer, according to beauty market research conducted by the NPD Group.

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