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October 27, 2010
Card enthusiasts will 'flip' for American Greetings

American Greetings is giving a nod to childhood with its new Flipbook cards, which contain...

CLEVELAND American Greetings is giving a nod to childhood with its new Flipbook cards, which contain an entertaining animation produced by simply pulling panels to reveal a surprising design.

 

The interactive animation can tell a story or deliver a birthday message, American Greetings said.

 

October 25, 2010
L'Oreal Paris gets youthful

L'Oreal Paris is looking to crack the genetic code to younger-acting skin with the January...

NEW YORK L'Oreal Paris is looking to crack the genetic code to younger-acting skin with the January 2011 launch of its new Youth Code skin care collection.

October 14, 2010
Medco: Poor adherence may cause lack of response to medication

When a patient isn’t showing a response to a medication, a common tactic the doctor...

BOSTON When a patient isn’t showing a response to a medication, a common tactic the doctor might use is to increase the dosage. According to a new study, however, the ineffectiveness might be happening because the patient isn’t properly taking the medication.

October 5, 2010
Sagent's injectable antibiotics enter market

Generic drug maker Sagent Pharmaceuticals has launched two injectable antibiotics, the company said Tuesday....

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Generic drug maker Sagent Pharmaceuticals has launched two injectable antibiotics, the company said Tuesday.

 

Sagent announced the launch of ampicillin and ampicillin with sulbactam. Ampicillin had sales of around $42 million during the 12-month period ended in June, while ampicillin with sulbactam had sales of around $40 million during the same period, according to IMS Health.

 

 

October 4, 2010
FDA approves Par and Tris Pharma's generic Tussionex

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic treatment for cough and upper respiratory...

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic treatment for cough and upper respiratory symptoms resulting from colds and allergies made by Par Pharmaceutical and Tris Pharma, Par said Tuesday.

The FDA approved hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex extended-release oral suspension. The drug is a generic version of UCB’s Tussionex, which has annual sales of around $226 million, according to IMS Health.

 

September 28, 2010
Carol Abel joins FMI as VP education and research

A former executive at the American Pharmacists Association has joined the Food Marketing Institute to...

September 27, 2010
Kerr Drug delivers in a big way

In an effort to further connect customers to their pharmacy, Kerr Drug now is offering...

September 26, 2010
Biosimilars’ future predicted to be as uncontroversial as generics

Biosimilars, biogenerics, follow-on biologics—whatever the designation one prefers for knockoffs of biotech drugs—they will soon...

September 26, 2010
Low-priced gifts are all aglow this holiday season

Gifts with a lower price point may be the winners again this holiday season. “Based...

September 13, 2010
'Stylish' women are active spenders, loyal to 'winning brands'

Women who consider themselves "stylish" and follow the hottest fashion trends are actively spending in...

September 8, 2010
PwC: Americans would use mobile devices to track, monitor health

Three-in-10 Americans recently surveyed by PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health Research Institute said they would use their cell...

SAN DIEGO Three-in-10 Americans recently surveyed by PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health Research Institute said they would use their cell or smart phone to track and monitor their personal health, and 40% would be willing to pay for a remote monitoring device that sends health information directly to their doctor.

September 1, 2010
Energizer's universal inductive charger to make retail debut

In response to consumers' need for more power and convenient charging options for their smart...

ST. LOUIS In response to consumers' need for more power and convenient charging options for their smart phones and cell phones, Energizer has developed a universal inductive charger built with Qi technology.

Any device with 5 watts or less, regardless of manufacturer, now can be powered by Energizer's inductive charger, which is designed to charge up to three devices at one time. In related news, Energizer also is developing a Qi sleeve and door for the iPhone and Blackberry, respectively.

 

August 31, 2010
Pfizer to acquire FoldRx

Pfizer announced Wednesday that it will acquire a privately held drug discovery and clinical development...

August 19, 2010
BioMarin Pharmaceutical acquires ZyStor Therapeutics

BioMarin Pharmaceutical has acquired privately owned biotechnology company ZyStor Therapeutics for $22 million, BioMarin said....

August 15, 2010
Medco to acquire UBC in $730 million deal

Pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions will acquire medical affairs company United BioSource Corp. for...

July 18, 2010
Tidmarsh joins Spectrum

Biotechnology company Spectrum Pharmaceuticals has appointed a new SVP, chief scientific officer and head of...

July 5, 2010
Impax challenges Renvela patent

Generic drug maker Impax Labs is challenging the patent on a drug used to treat...

July 5, 2010
PharmaTrust to expand access to pharmacy services with Ontario Telemedicine Network

PharmaTrust has inked a deal with the Ontario Telemedicine Network that will integrate PharmaTrust's technology...

June 30, 2010
Coupons.com apps reach 1 million download mark

Coupons.com mobile applications for digital coupons have been downloaded more than 1 million times, including...

June 30, 2010
Sanofi-Aventis teams up with JDRF

Sanofi-Aventis and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation announced they jointly will develop therapeutic treatments for...

June 27, 2010
Gilead to acquire CGI

Gilead Sciences plans to acquire a development-stage pharmaceutical company for up to $120 million, Gilead...

June 21, 2010
New FDA-approved test first to detect HIV antigen, antibodies

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new test for detecting HIV antigen and...

June 9, 2010
Michael Catanio honored with award by HDMA

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

June 6, 2010
Retailers, wellness cos. smarten up marketing with mobile phone apps

Convincing the consumer to toss one more item in the market basket—is there an app...

June 2, 2010
Sandoz closes Oriel Therapeutics deal

Sandoz has acquired privately owned U.S. drug maker Oriel Therapeutics, the generics arm of Novartis...