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03/15/2011 - 2:35pm
Study: Metformin best first-line diabetes treatment

While several drugs to treat Type 2 diabetes are on the market, researchers have found that the best first-line option is metformin.

03/15/2011 - 2:15pm
Aegerion's lomitapide granted orphan-drug status by FDA

A drug under investigation as a treatment for a rare genetic disorder that causes abnormally high triglyceride levels in the blood has received orphan-drug designation from the Food and Drug Administration.

03/15/2011 - 2:11pm
SXC's CEO named chairman of the board

Pharmacy benefit manager SXC Health Solutions has appointed president and CEO Mark Thierer as chairman of the board, the company said.

03/15/2011 - 2:09pm
Pradaxa added to CVS Caremark's, Medco's commercial preferred drug lists

A drug used to prevent stroke in patients with a form of atrial fibrillation has won preferred Tier 2 formulary status with pharmacy benefit managers Medco Health Solutions and CVS Caremark.

03/15/2011 - 2:04pm
Mr. Bubble introduces new body washes for kids

Mr. Bubble, which was acquired by The Village Co. in 2008, is broadening its portfolio with two new products for children — Mr. Bubble original bubble body wash and extra gentle body wash. Both formulas feature newly redesigned packaging, showcasing the new Mr. Bubble character.

03/15/2011 - 1:01pm
Sally Hershberger Professional Hair Care expands lineup

Sally Hershberger Professional Hair Care has announced the launch of two new products: Plump Up and Major Body.

03/15/2011 - 12:57pm
Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal products now available at all Walmart stores

Walmart is expanding the number of locations that carry Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal, the manufacturer has announced.

03/15/2011 - 12:54pm
FX Wild Harvest introduces new hair care collection

Hitting select mass retail locations in April is the new FX Wild Harvest Hydra Silk collection, which contains a blend of natural, wild ingredients harvested from different regions of the world to make hair shiny, thicker and fuller.

03/15/2011 - 12:37pm
Report: West Coast stores selling out of potassium iodide pills

Following reports of additional reactor failures at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility, natural health stores in Hawaii, Oregon and California rapidly are selling out of potassium iodide (KI) pills, a potassium supplement that can help protect the thyroid gland from radiation poisoning, FOXnews.com reported Tuesday.

03/15/2011 - 12:30pm
CVS Caremark's charitable arm donates funds to support relief efforts in Japan

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has announced the donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts under way in Japan following last week's tragic earthquake and tsunami, with a potential total donation of up to $300,000 through the matching of CVS Caremark employee donations.

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