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January 10, 2011
Abstral OKed as breakthrough pain treatment for cancer patients

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating pain in cancer patients, the agency said Friday.

January 10, 2011
Ansell revives LifeStyles condoms brand

Ansell Healthcare Products on Monday announced a relaunch of its core line of LifeStyles condoms in partnership with strategic brand consultant CBX and released a new Signature Series of premium condom products.

January 10, 2011
Aspirinpod gets to heart of matter

Aspirinpod recently launched its Aspirinpod emergency aspirin container — a small heart-shaped container that can be carried on a key chain.

January 10, 2011
Aurora appoints Gail Hanson as SVP, CFO

Aurora Health Care has appointed a Wisconsin state official as its SVP and CFO.

January 10, 2011
Boots Pharmaceutical Enterprises gears up to open pharmacies across Sweden

Boots Pharmaceutical Enterprises, the partnership between the U.K. pharmacy chain Boots and local operator Pharmaceutical Enterprises, in the next two months is expected to open the first of 100 pharmacies across Sweden, according to a report in The Local, an English-language Swedish newspaper.

January 10, 2011
CRN announces monthly blog

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Friday announced a partnership with New Hope Natural Media’s NPIcenter, in which CRN will provide a monthly blog commentary posted on the supplement industry website, NPIcenter.com, as well as on the newly launched NewHope360.com.

January 10, 2011
Endo receives complete response letter for crush-resistant Opana ER

The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve Endo Pharmaceuticals’ regulatory application for a painkiller designed to thwart drug abusers, Endo said Friday.

January 10, 2011
Harvard Drug CEO retires, AmerisourceBergen executive steps in

A leading wholesale distributor of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals announced the retirement of its CEO.

January 10, 2011
Kapvay designed to treat ADHD

Drug maker Shionogi has launched a new medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the company said Monday.

January 10, 2011
N.Y. politician looks to make medicine cups, dosage devices safer for children

Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., plans to introduce new legislation soon to make medicine cups and other dosage devices commonly used to give medicine to children safer, the Congress leader recently announced. However, the need for such a bill may be moot as the over-the-counter industry already is actively initiating guidelines to standardize dosing directions and units of measuring that dose.

January 10, 2011
PakSense introduces BIOmed Label

PakSense has launched a small device for monitoring the temperatures of medicines, the company said Monday.

January 10, 2011
Perform donated to benefit 2011 National MS Society events in south Florida

Hygenic/Performance Health, makers of Perform and Biofreeze pain relievers, donated Perform pain reliever product samples and coupons in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society 2011 Run to Stop MS, MS Walks and MS Bike events.

January 10, 2011
Sanofi, Genzyme get closer to deal

It appears that French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis’ efforts to acquire U.S. biotech company Genzyme are getting somewhere, according to company and media reports.

January 10, 2011
Sensis Condoms with QuikStrips now available at select Walgreens

Sensis Condoms on Monday announced that its Sensis Condoms with QuikStrips, which ensure proper application, now are available at select Walgreens.

January 10, 2011
Watson's generic Fentora gets FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug made by Watson Pharmaceuticals for cancer-related pain, Watson said Monday.

January 7, 2011
At CES, Walgreens’ medical chief cites advances in multichannel technology to boost access to care

Walgreens’ increasing use of mobile technology platforms is transforming the way the company reaches patients and is expanding its ability to deliver health services via smart phones and other devices, a Walgreens official asserted Friday.

January 7, 2011
CRN rings in three new members

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Thursday announced the addition of three new members to the association’s roster: voting member Joint Juice, and associate members Jacobs Compliance Services and Nicholas Hall & Co.

January 7, 2011
FDA on lookout for tobacco violations in Mississippi

Nearly 500 retailers in Mississippi had to submit to Food and Drug Administration inspections concerning alleged tobacco sales to minors, the FDA said Friday.

January 7, 2011
Ilex's portfolio grows with St. Joseph's brand acquisition

Ilex Consumer Products Group on Thursday acquired the St. Joseph brand from McNeil-PPC, the company announced.

January 7, 2011
Kombiglyze XR now available

A new oral treatment for Type 2 diabetes hit the shelves Friday.

January 7, 2011
Pfizer forms licensing agreement with Seattle Genetics

Pfizer has paid Seattle Genetics $8 million to license its antibody technology, Seattle Genetics said Thursday.

January 7, 2011
Sandoz contraceptive granted regulatory approval

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic contraceptive made by Sandoz, the company said.

January 7, 2011
State officials in Colorado promote immunization in campaign

State health authorities in Colorado are promoting immunization to parents through a broad media campaign.

January 7, 2011
Warning issued to consumers over extortionists posing as FDA agents, federal officials

International criminals are posing as Food and Drug Administration special agents and other law enforcement officers in order to extort money from consumers, the FDA warned Friday.

January 6, 2011
Adherence among chronic disease patients can lead to big savings

Patients with one or more out of four chronic diseases studied who take their medications as prescribed may save the healthcare system as much as $7,800 per patient annually, according to findings of a new CVS Caremark study analyzing annual pharmacy and medical costs over a three-year period.

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