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April 16, 2013

Taro receives FDA approval for Topicort topical spray

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries reported last week that it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its new drug application Topicort (desoximetasone) topical spray, 0.25%.

April 11, 2013

Chattem launches pair of topical anti-itch solutions under Allegra brand

Chattem announced the launch of Allegra Anti-Itch Cooling Relief Cream and Allegra Anti-Itch Intensive Relief Cream.

April 4, 2013

Valeant earnings per share could take hit in 2013 from herpes ointment generic

The Food and Drug Administration approval this week of a generic genital herpes ointment made by Mylan could make a slight dent in the stock price of the company that makes the branded version.

February 12, 2013

Galderma drug for common skin condition becomes available

A topical medication made by Galderma Labs for treating melasma of the face is now available in pharmacies, Galderma said.

August 6, 2012

Sandoz launches generic psoriasis treatment

Sandoz has launched a generic version of a topical medication used to treat psoriasis, the company said.

June 6, 2012

Ferndale Healthcare launches OTC hemorrhoid therapy

Ferndale Healthcare on Monday announced the launch of RectiCare Anorectal cream, an over-the-counter therapy to help relieve the pain and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.

June 4, 2012

Hi-Tech Pharmacal completes acquisition of dermatosis treatment

Hi-Tech Pharmacal has acquired rights to a topical drug for treating dermatoses of the scalp from Watson, Hi-Tech said Monday.

May 15, 2012

Fuse Science expands distribution for topical energy product

Fuse Science on Tuesday announced that it has picked up distribution for its EnerJel product — a topical energy product targeting fitness fanatics — to 200 south Florida pharmacies through a partnership with GAT Trading.

April 12, 2012

Hisamitsu ships Salonpas to sidelined Jeremy Lin; wishes speedy recovery

Hisamitsu America on Wednesday announced the company shipped a season's supply of their topical pain treatment Salonpas products to Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks point guard who recently underwent surgery to repair a chronic meniscus tear in his knee and is expected to be off the court for about six weeks.

March 19, 2012

Mederma develops new advanced scar gel for once-daily application

Mederma, a maker of scar therapy products, has introduced its new Mederma advanced scar gel, which is designed to reduce the overall appearance of scars caused by injury, acne, surgery or burns with one daily application.

March 2, 2012

Perrigo launches generic version of Rogaine 5% foam

Perrigo announced that it has initiated market launch and made its first shipments of minoxidil 5% foam, which is a generic version of Rogaine 5% foam hair regrowth treatment, to its retail and wholesale customers. Minoxidil 5% foam is marketed under store- or own-label brands.

January 3, 2012

Actavis begins shipping generic Clobex shampoo, topical lotion

Actavis has begun shipping clobetasol propionate shampoo and clobetasol propionate lotion, which were granted 180-day marketing exclusivity by the Food and Drug Administration.

October 19, 2011

ParaPRO presents study affirming prescription pediculicide efficacy

ParaPRO on Saturday presented data showing the effectiveness of Natroba (spinosad) topical suspension, 0.9% against head lice and nits following one treatment without nit combing.

August 18, 2011

Forces of Nature launches line of topical homeopathics

Forces of Nature on Wednesday introduced its brand called Control, featuring 14 USDA-certified organic and Food and Drug Administration-registered topical medicines that target seven hard-to-treat conditions, including acne, herpes cold sores (caused by the herpes simplex virus) and scars.

July 29, 2011

PharmaCline announces plans to launch antibiotic

PharmaCline on Thursday announced it has secured the worldwide rights for drug delivery technology and existing antibiotic products from Phillips Co. that will enable production of a well-tolerated and broad-spectrum topical antibiotic.

July 11, 2011

Upsher-Smith Labs launches topical medication for skin itching and inflammation

Upsher-Smith Labs has launched a topical medication for itching and inflammation of the skin resulting from such conditions as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, the company said Monday.

May 24, 2011

Alterna to expand distribution with new trademark, license deal

Alterna, a marketer of personal care products and therapeutic over-the-counter medicines, has signed a new trademark and know-how license agreement with Spirig Pharma AG of Egerkingen, Switzerland, which expands Alterna's exclusive rights to distribute Kerasal one-step exfoliating moisturizing foot ointment to 80 countries outside of North America.

April 4, 2011

Lilly launches Axiron

A topical medication for treating low testosterone in men now is available, drug maker Eli Lilly said.

March 24, 2011

Hi-Tech Pharmacal launches topical pain treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a topical pain treatment made by Hi-Tech Pharmacal, the drug maker said Thursday.

March 1, 2011

Cold sore treatment Xerese enters market

Meda has launched a new cold sore treatment made by commercialization partner Medivir, Medivir said Tuesday.

February 1, 2011

New Rogaine unscented topical foam hits retail

A new weapon to battle hair loss has arrived.