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February 16, 2011
Amicus' Amigal improves symptoms among Fabry disease patients in trial

Amicus Therapeutics received good results from its mid-stage trial of a drug for a rare, genetic disorder, the drug maker said Wednesday.

February 16, 2011
Clearasil joins forces with MTV for new campaign

A new public service campaign created by Clearasil in conjunction with MTV Networks, which promotes awareness and education about issues affecting young adults, made its debut this week.

February 15, 2011
A&P continues turnaround strategy, looking to close 32 stores

Bankrupt grocer A&P has filed a motion seeking court approval to close 32 stores in six states as the company continues to implement its financial and operational restructuring. The store closures are expected to be completed in the company's fiscal first quarter, subject to court approval.

February 15, 2011
Philips bulb to tout Energy Star label

Philips Lighting announced that one of its LED bulbs now will carry the Energy Star label.

February 15, 2011
Watson's global generics business sees boost

Watson's global generics business drove the drug maker's net revenue in the fourth quarter, according to a financial earnings release.

February 14, 2011
In SEC filing, A&P reports resignation of CFO

Bankrupt grocer A&P reported in a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that Brenda Galgano, SVP, CFO and treasurer, will resign, effective March 27.

February 11, 2011
E-prescribing of generics may be limited by pending legislation

Bills introduced in the legislatures of nearly a dozen states have pharmacy benefit managers and the generic drug industry fearing that the bills could lead to limits on doctors’ abilities to prescribe generics through e-prescribing.

February 10, 2011
Actavis OKed to market generic Protonix

Actavis has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to market a generic version of a popular gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment.

February 10, 2011
Court: Watson's generic OTC decongestant does not infringe on branded versions

Over-the-counter generic versions of a line of products used to treat congestion do not infringe on the patents covering the branded versions, a federal court ruled Wednesday.

February 10, 2011
Stride Spark touts B vitamins claims

Kraft Foods is building on the success of its vitamin-infused gums for Trident by expanding another gum brand's portfolio with a nutrient-filled, "ridiculously long-lasting gum," according to the company.

February 9, 2011
Church & Dwight visits NYSE, reports EPS increase

Church & Dwight celebrated an earnings per share increase of 10% to $3.75 per share by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday.

February 8, 2011
Medco School of Pharmacy to open at Fairleigh Dickinson

Pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions is donating $5 million toward the construction of a new school of pharmacy in New Jersey.

February 7, 2011
Convertibles by Glogover Hosiery arrives at Duane Reade

This month, expect to see performance pantyhose in the hosiery aisle at Duane Reade.

February 7, 2011
Wegmans customers increase hunger relief donations in 2010

Wegmans last week announced that its customers boosted hunger relief donations by 12% during the company's 2010 checkout campaign.

February 4, 2011
Briarpatch to debut five new I Spy games

Briarpatch is bringing five new riddle-solving I Spy games to the market.

February 4, 2011
Coppertone rolls out foaming lotion sunscreens

Coppertone, which is made by Merck's Consumer Care division, is gearing up for summer with its new foaming lotion sunscreens.

February 4, 2011
Elite granted FDA approval for generic Adipex-P

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic weight-loss drug made by Elite Pharmaceuticals.

February 4, 2011
Greg Rayburn joins A&P's board

Bankrupt grocer A&P has announced the election of Greg Rayburn to its board of directors, replacing Dr. Jens-Jürgen Böckel, who has resigned from the board.

February 3, 2011
Alka-Seltzer kicks off Facebook contest

Bayer HealthCare on Wednesday launched the Said/Heard Mishaps contest on its Alka-Seltzer Facebook page. The contest gives entrants the opportunity to trade those miscommunication experiences that may have caused some gastrointestinal distress for a chance to win $5,000.

February 3, 2011
Study: Gardasil is effective in preventing genital warts among males

Merck’s vaccine for human papillomavirus is 89% effective in preventing genital warts in teenage boys and young men, according to a new study.

February 2, 2011
Eisai receives complete response letter for GERD treatment

The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve a drug made by Eisai for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, Eisai said Tuesday.

February 2, 2011
Salads are never fully dressed without Wish-Bone

Wish-Bone is introducing four new salad dressing flavors.

February 1, 2011
Dr. Reddy's gets OK to market generic allergy drug

A federal court has lifted an injunction that had prevented drug maker Dr. Reddy’s Labs from marketing a generic version of an allergy drug.

February 1, 2011
Flavor equation

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Mars Chocolate North America has added a new product to the Snickers portfolio. Snickers Peanut Butter Squared adds peanut butter to the classic Snickers combination of peanuts, caramel, nougat and milk chocolate. The candy is the top-testing new bar launch for Mars in the last three years.


Each 1.78-oz. single pack includes two square-shaped bars and carries a suggested retail price of 89 cents. The bars also are available in fun-size bags in two sizes: 11.5 oz. and 21.5 oz.


February 1, 2011
New Rogaine unscented topical foam hits retail

A new weapon to battle hair loss has arrived.

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