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January 30, 2013

Estrogen patch, described as smallest, available at pharmacies

A patch for treating menopause that the manufacturer calls the smallest is now available.

December 29, 2011

Sam's Club unveils New Year's resolutions-based health screenings program

To help its members keep their New Year's resolutions, including weight loss, eating better and quitting smoking, Sam's Club will offer a variety of free in-club health screenings and smoking-cessation consultations.

March 2, 2011

Drug makers file suit against Mylan over generic Vivelle-Dot

A group of drug makers have sued Mylan over its attempt to gain Food and Drug Administration approval for a generic menopause drug, Mylan said Tuesday.

February 11, 2011

Mallinckrodt receives FDA approval for generic Duragesic

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a painkiller delivered through a skin patch made by Mallinckrodt, the generic drug maker said Friday.

October 27, 2010

GSK Consumer Healthcare applauds FDA's workshop on NRT products

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare on Thursday commended the Food and Drug Administration for holding a scientific...

February 1, 2010

Study finds full use of nicotine-patch therapy may prevent relapse

Future ex-smokers who utilize a nicotine-patch therapy longer may be less likely to relapse, according...