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October 31, 2012
Bayer boosts One-A-Day supplement portfolio with Schiff acquisition to the tune of $1.2 billion

Bayer HealthCare on Tuesday signed a merger agreement to acquire Schiff Nutrition International, and with that, prominent supplement brands Digestive Advantage, MegaRed, Move Free and Airborne.

October 31, 2012
CVS Caremark donates more than $100K to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

VS Caremark announced on Wednesday a donation of more than $100,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund to provide support to communities that have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.

October 31, 2012
Watson sells Rugby OTC business to Harvard Drug Group for $117 million

Watson Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday announced the sale of its Rugby over-the-counter business to the Harvard Drug Group — a distributor and provider of private-label OTCs and generic prescription products under the Major Pharmaceuticals brand — for approximately $117 million.

October 29, 2012
Axe launches 'Getting Dressed' creative spot in U.S.

Unilever’s men’s grooming brand Axe has launched its "Getting Dressed" creative spot in the United States, which takes a lighter look at a couple's interaction the morning after a romantic chance encounter.

October 29, 2012
Par acquires rights to generic version of Seroquel XR

Par Pharmaceutical Cos. has bought rights to a generic version of a drug used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

October 29, 2012
Watson launches generic version of Actos

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Type 2 diabetes drug made by Watson Pharmaceuticals, the company said, following a federal court's order for the agency to approve the drug.

October 25, 2012
FDA approves Par leukemia drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for leukemia made by a subsidiary of Par Pharmaceutical Cos.

October 23, 2012
CCA Industries announces 4Q dividend

Health and beauty products manufacturer CCA Industries — whose brands include Plus+White toothpastes and teeth whiteners, Nutra Nail nail care treatments and Gel Perfect UV-free gel color — announced that its board has approved the company’s 34th consecutive dividend.

October 23, 2012
Federal court orders FDA to allow Watson diabetes drug launch

A federal court has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to approve a generic diabetes drug made by Watson Pharmaceuticals, the drug maker said.

October 23, 2012
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula joins World Cocoa Foundation

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula has joined the World Cocoa Foundation in support of efforts to provide economic, social and environmental development in cocoa-growing communities.

October 23, 2012
Sneaky Pete's launches first all-natural oat beverage

Sneaky Pete's Naturally Oatstanding Beverage is now available at various grocery stores and other retailers nationwide. The first soluble oat beverage of its kind, Sneaky Pete's is an easy and low-calorie way for consumers to meet the daily requirement for fiber.

October 19, 2012
Supermarkets facing competition as grocery leader

Supermarkets are facing increased competition from dollar stores, according to a new survey from Perception Research Services International.

October 18, 2012
FDA approves first drug for eye condition

The Food and Drug Administration has approved what it called the first drug to treat an eye condition that can interfere with the part of the retina responsible for reading vision.

October 17, 2012
Ansell Healthcare takes LifeStyles thin condoms thinner with Zero launch

Ansell Healthcare on Wednesday announced the launch of Zero and Zero Larger.

October 17, 2012
Bristol-Myers Squibb skin cancer drug wins Prix Galien USA Prize

A cancer drug made by Bristol-Myers Squibb has received an award from Galien Foundation, the drug maker said Wednesday.

October 16, 2012
FTC approves Watson-Actavis merger

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to approve Watson Pharmaceutical's acquisition of Switzerland-based generic drug maker Actavis.

October 16, 2012
Par to acquire 14 generics

Par Pharmaceutical Cos. has entered into agreements with Watson Pharmaceuticals and Actavis to purchase five generic products currently marketed in the United States by Watson or Actavis, eight abbreviated new drug applications currently awaiting regulatory approval, and a generic product in late-stage development.

October 15, 2012
Watson gains two generic approvals

Watson Pharmaceuticals announced that its subsidiary, Watson Laboratories, has received Food and Drug Administration approval on its abbreviated new drug application for irbesartan tablets — the generic equivalent to Sanofi's Avapro — in the 75-mg, 150-mg and 300-mg strengths.

October 12, 2012
BD introduces disposable injection pen

Medical supply company BD has introduced a disposable injection pen that it said was designed for drugs requiring frequent, low-volume injections or variable dosing.

October 12, 2012
FDA approves Celgene lung-cancer drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an injected drug for lung cancer made by Celgene, the company said Friday.

October 12, 2012
FDA approves Sandoz dermatology drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Sandoz for treating symptoms of various skin diseases.

October 11, 2012
Vitamin Shoppe to host 'Share the Health Expo' at each of its stores

Vitamin Shoppe will be hosting a "Share the Health Expo" at store locations Oct. 13, the specialty channel retailer announced earlier this week.

October 10, 2012
Combos takes seven-layer dip to new level

Combos is slated to launch its newest snack.

October 10, 2012
FDA approves generic cardiovascular drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for treating blood pressure and chest pain.

October 10, 2012
Mars Chocolate to debut Snickers Bites and Milky Way Bites

Mars Chocolate is gearing up for the launch of new candies that are "unwrapped, pop-'em-in-your-mouth, bite-sized cubes."

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