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April 8, 2011
Impax, Banner to develop two softgel capsule products

Impax Labs will collaborate with a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and manufacturing of unique gelatin-based dosage forms.

HAYWARD, Calif., and HIGH POINT, N.C. — Impax Labs will collaborate with a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and manufacturing of unique gelatin-based dosage forms.

Impax said it has entered a deal with Banner Pharmacaps in respect to the supply and commercialization of two softgel capsule products.

The products and terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

April 5, 2011
Nature’s Gate expands portfolio with new hand creams

Nature’s Gate is expanding its portfolio in May to include the new Herbal Blend hand creams, the first hand products from the personal care brand and the latest additions to the Herbal Blend collection.

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Nature’s Gate is expanding its portfolio in May to include the new Herbal Blend hand creams, the first hand products from the personal care brand and the latest additions to the Herbal Blend collection.
 
Nature’s Gate Herbal Blend hand creams combine certified organic shea butter, soybean oil and sunflower oil with botanical extracts to hydrate, nourish and pamper dry hands.
 
The Nature’s Gate Herbal Blend hand cream collection includes:

March 30, 2011
Study: Nordic Naturals omega-3 effervescent absorbed faster

A research study conducted earlier this year on two Nordic Naturals arctic cod liver oil products concluded that the effervescent formulation is absorbed more rapidly than gelatin soft gels, and suggested that the effervescent form is equally palatable, making it an acceptable alternative to the soft gel form.

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — A research study conducted earlier this year on two Nordic Naturals arctic cod liver oil products concluded that the effervescent formulation is absorbed more rapidly than gelatin soft gels, and suggested that the effervescent form is equally palatable, making it an acceptable alternative to the soft gel form.

March 16, 2011
Asthma relief soon to revert to Rx-only indication

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced that the only over-the-counter asthma inhaler sold in the United States no longer will be available as of Dec. 31 as part of an international agreement to stop the use of substances that damage the environment.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced that the only over-the-counter asthma inhaler sold in the United States no longer will be available as of Dec. 31 as part of an international agreement to stop the use of substances that damage the environment.

March 8, 2011
HealthOneMed debuts Dispense-a-Pill

HealthOneMed has launched a device that combines the abilities of pillboxes, reminders, dispensers and medication alerts into one.

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — HealthOneMed has launched a device that combines the abilities of pillboxes, reminders, dispensers and medication alerts into one.

December 17, 2010
Diabetes, inhaled corticosteroids may be linked, study finds

A link may exist between diabetes and the use of inhaled corticosteroids to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to published reports.

NEW YORK — A link may exist between diabetes and the use of inhaled corticosteroids to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to published reports.

HealthDay News reported that researchers analyzed data on 380,000 patients in Quebec, finding a 34% increase in the rate of new diagnoses of diabetes and progression of the disease among those who used inhalers, with greater risk among those using higher doses.

November 21, 2010
Vaseline Intensive Rescue seeks to end dry skin

Vaseline Intensive Rescue, a Unilever brand, is on a mission to rescue dry skin this...

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. Vaseline Intensive Rescue, a Unilever brand, is on a mission to rescue dry skin this winter by sending out the Dry Skin Patrol team.

The team is comprised of real women who know what it's like to have dry skin and is charged with putting their skin and lotion to the test at some of the country's harshest winter activities for skin. Serving as the team's leader is Wendie Malick, an actress and star of TV Land's "Hot in Cleveland."

 

November 14, 2010
FeverAll to be featured on Lifetime

On Tuesday, Lifetime Television’s program “The Balancing Act” will feature an appearance from Sarita Thapar,...

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — On Tuesday, Lifetime Television’s program “The Balancing Act” will feature an appearance from Sarita Thapar, director of medical affairs for Actavis, to discuss the benefits of the company’s pediatric suppository FeverAll, Actavis announced last week.

November 1, 2010
Hyland's looks to have reformulated teething tablets back on the market in 2011

Hyland’s plans to have a reformulated Teething Tablets product back on the market in early...

LOS ANGELES Hyland’s plans to have a reformulated Teething Tablets product back on the market in early 2011, the company stated, following the initiation of its voluntary recall of the product last week.

 

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.

September 15, 2010
Liquid-Plumr launches Penetrex gel

Liquid-Plumr has launched a specially formulated clog remover that eliminates the toughest clogs in seven...

OAKLAND, Calif. Liquid-Plumr has launched a specially formulated clog remover that eliminates the toughest clogs in seven minutes.

August 23, 2010
Lumene introduces new vitamin C-infused skin care products

Skin care brand Lumene has announced the launch of its latest items: Lumene Vitamin C+...

June 1, 2010
RediClinic offering respiratory condition treatments

Retail-based clinic operator RediClinic now is offering nebulizer breathing treatments....

HOUSTON Retail-based clinic operator RediClinic now is offering nebulizer breathing treatments.

Through the use of a clinically supervised nebulizer treatment, patients can breathe medication directly to the lungs, helping to ease airway inflammation and allowing for easier breathing.

The treatment is designed for those patients experiencing wheezing, coughing and trouble breathing caused by such respiratory conditions as asthma, reactive airway disease and bronchitis.

May 19, 2010
Novo Nordisk to pull Vagifem dosage from market

Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk will remove 25 microgram doses of a treatment for atrophic...

May 11, 2010
Alba Botanica to roll out Natural Acnedote

Alba Botanica will be shipping in June its new acne-fighting collection, dubbed Natural Acnedote....

April 12, 2010
FDA to begin removing inhalers containing CFC propellants from market

The Food and Drug Administration will start phasing out asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

SILVER SPRING, Md. The Food and Drug Administration will start phasing out asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease inhalers that contain ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons in less than two months, the agency announced Tuesday.

 

March 16, 2010
Kroger launches exclusive beauty care line

Kroger has introduced a private-label beauty care brand called Mirra that is geared toward "family-focused...

August 6, 2009
Take Care Health Systems expands services; now offering nebulizer treatments at clinics nationwide

The fact that Take Care Health Systems has expanded its service offering to include nebulizer...

NEW YORK The fact that Take Care Health Systems has expanded its service offering to include nebulizer treatments is important for several reasons, one of which is that it will further help alleviate some of the pressure at overflowing emergency rooms.

The move also helps Take Care Health prepare to deal with chronic disease management for asthma in all of its clinics.

February 24, 2008
Lubriderm launches skin repair lotion with itch relief

Lubriderm, a skin care brand from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, has announced the launch...

August 12, 2007
Respiratory drug sales climb as asthma, COPD cases rise

The global respiratory drug market is projected to exceed sales of $44 billion by 2010,...

The global respiratory drug market is projected to exceed sales of $44 billion by 2010, according to market research firm Kalorama Information.

As the incidence of lung and breathing-related illnesses climb around the world, drug sales in the segment have continued to rise as well. Kalorama researchers report that sales have increased at the rate of 11 percent annually, from $19 billion in 2000 to $32 billion in 2005.