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January 5, 2011

Supplier News — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for hypertension made by Mylan. Mylan announced the approval of nifedipine extended-release tablets in the 30-mg, 60-mg and 90-mg strengths. The drug is a generic version of Bayer’s Adalat CC. Nifedipine tablets had sales of around $82 million during the 12-month period ended June 2010, according to IMS Health.



 

December 17, 2010

Patent settlements between branded and generic drug companies, sometimes called “pay-for-delay” deals, aren’t going away any time soon.

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT — Patent settlements between branded and generic drug companies, sometimes called “pay-for-delay” deals, aren’t going away any time soon.

(THE NEWS: Report: Banning 'pay for delay' settlements likely won't happen. For the full story, click here)

December 17, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral contraceptive developed by Bayer.

WAYNE, N.J. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral contraceptive developed by Bayer.

Safyral is a combination of Yasmin, also developed by Bayer, with 451 mcg levomefolate calcium, which is a B vitamin known as a folate. It is the second oral contraceptive from Bayer that features folate.

November 29, 2010

Perrigo on Monday launched a store-brand version of Bayer Healthcare’s Aleve Liquid Gels, 220 mg.

ALLEGAN, Mich. — Perrigo on Monday launched a store-brand version of Bayer Healthcare’s Aleve Liquid Gels, 220 mg.

Aleve Liquid Gels generated annual sales of approximately $80 million, Perrigo stated, citing SymphonyIRI Group data.

"This approval is another example of Perrigo's commitment to bring new products to market,” stated Perrigo's chairman and CEO Joseph Papa. Perrigo noted that it is the first-to-market with a generic equivalent of the Aleve Liquid Gels.

November 10, 2010

In line with American Diabetes Month, Bayer Diabetes Care released a video featuring pop star...

October 31, 2010

Positioned directly opposite the pharmacy counter, Sam's Club has placed children's supplementation center stage with...

Positioned directly opposite the pharmacy counter, Sam's Club has placed children's supplementation center stage with this pallet display of Bayer HealthCare's licensed Flintstone gummy vitamins. And as an extra "Yabba-dabba-doo!" for parents, Sam's Club makes mention of the fact that supplemented nutrition is only 7 cents per day.

October 6, 2010

Bayer Consumer Care and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease on Wednesday...

September 26, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral contraceptive from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals....

SILVER SPRING, Md. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new oral contraceptive from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals.

 

The FDA announced Friday the approval of Beyaz (estrogen and progestin) tablets. The pills also contain a folate known as levomefolate calcium. Low folate levels in the body are associated with such conditions as spina bifida, and physicians recommend that women of childbearing age supplement their diets with folate.

 

 

September 7, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic oral contraceptive made by Watson Pharmaceuticals,...

MORRISTOWN, N.J. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic oral contraceptive made by Watson Pharmaceuticals, the drug maker said Tuesday.

 

Watson announced the FDA’s approval of Zarah (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets) in the 3 mg/0.03 mg strength. The drug is a generic version of Bayer’s Yasmin.

 

 

July 22, 2010

Bayer Diabetes Care has successfully completed certification of its A1CNow+ and A1CNow Selfcheck devices under...

July 12, 2010

Timothy Hayes, currently SVP and region head for Bayer HealthCare's consumer care division in North...

June 27, 2010

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals has launched a free mobile application for patients with hemophilia, the drug...

June 17, 2010

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries admitted before a federal court Thursday to making false statements about the...

June 14, 2010

Two divisions of Bayer have filed a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and two of...

June 13, 2010

A drug made by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Onyx Pharmaceuticals failed to extend overall survival...

June 9, 2010

Bayer on Wednesday received a silver Medical Design Excellence Award for its Countour USB meter,...

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. Bayer on Wednesday received a silver Medical Design Excellence Award for its Countour USB meter, the company announced. The MDEA recognizes excellence in medical product design and manufacturing.

 

"Winning a Medical Design Excellence Award is quite an honor," stated Rick Kates, Bayer global senior director, digital health. "We're gratified that the innovation and hard work that went into bringing this product to life has been so richly recognized.”

 

 

June 9, 2010

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals trade relations director Michael Catanio received the Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement...

May 31, 2010

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has launched a generic oral contraceptive, the drug maker said Tuesday....

May 10, 2010

A healthcare services company has installed its retail pharmacy digital advertising network in more than...

DUBLIN, Ohio A healthcare services company has installed its retail pharmacy digital advertising network in more than 500 locations across the United States.

May 3, 2010

Bayer Diabetes Care on Tuesday announced its sponsorship of the contest “Give Back. Simply Win.”...

March 11, 2010

CVS had this citrus-flavored Bayer aspirin quick release crystals clip-stripped within adult dentures. And while...

CVS had this citrus-flavored Bayer aspirin quick release crystals clip-stripped within adult dentures. And while this product isn’t the 81 mg of aspirin recommended for daily consumption to prevent a second heart attack (it contains 850 mg in each powder pouch), there is still a very strong need for this kind of easily stored/quickly administered aspirin product for seniors.

March 11, 2010

Linda Suydam, Consumer Healthcare Products Association president, announced her retirement Friday morning at the over-the-counter...

March 10, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has given orphan drug designation to an investigational treatment for...

January 11, 2010

Bayer has introduced its own easy grip cap for arthritis users, diabetics or people with...

NEW YORK Bayer has introduced its own easy grip cap for arthritis users, diabetics or people with carpal tunnel.

And with the low-dose 81-mg aspirin for the prevention of a second heart attack or stroke, disease states that still skew older than younger, the new caps ought to be well received among Bayer's low-dose aspirin core users.

October 8, 2009

The two takeaways from this story are “the [U.S.] market is expected to grow at...

NEW YORK The two takeaways from this story are “the [U.S.] market is expected to grow at a rate of almost 14%” and “the early movers in the industry will benefit in terms of market share.”

 

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