February 6, 2008
200 new life science jobs added to Cook Pharmica’s $80 million dollar expansion program

The city of Bloomington and its politicians were praising the announcement of an 80,000 sq....

February 6, 2008
4-H inspires new ice cream from Blue Bell

Blue Bell Creameries is introducing Centennial Cupcake Ice Cream in honor of the Texas 4-H...

February 6, 2008
A favorite U.S. chocolate bar gets more expensive

The Hershey Co. has recently announced a price increase in wholesale prices for its domestic...

February 6, 2008
Barr launches generic Fosamax following final FDA approval

Barr Laboratories has launched a generic version of Merck’s osteoporosis drug Fosamax tablets, 70 mg...

February 6, 2008
Biogden Idec full-year and Q4 2007 results note success

Biogden Idec increased total revenue by 18 percent, a total of $3.17 billion—from the $2.86...

February 6, 2008
CHFA disputes report that new law will lead to deceptive labeling

The Canadian Health Food Association on Tuesday took exception to a Globe and Mail report...

February 6, 2008
Commerce Department calls on Judiciary to modify Patent Reform Act

The damages provision of the Patent Reform Act is being questioned by the Commerce Department,...

February 6, 2008
Congress considers multiple solutions for biosimilar legislation

A new initiative to improve access to health care in Congress may bring up an...

February 6, 2008
Doctations builds Web-based patient information system

Doctations has created a new website, DocPatientNetwork.com, that it feels is better suited to handle...

February 6, 2008
Doctors notice link between Tysarbi and melanoma

A letter in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine is linking...

February 6, 2008
Duane Reade, Alvin Valley offer shoppers designer alternative to plastic bags

Pharmacy retailer Duane Reade has teamed up with designer Alvin Valley to offer shoppers a...

February 6, 2008
FDA grants Ranbaxy tentative approval for generic Nexium

Ranbaxy Laboratories has received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for esomeprazole magnesium...

February 6, 2008
FDA is not ready to pursue authority to approve follow-on biologics

Food and Drug Administration spokesperson Christopher Kelly recently said that, despite comments from an agency...

February 6, 2008
Generic manufacturers cease production of Purdue's OxyContin

As of Feb. 1, 2008, Teva, Impax Laboratories and Dava Pharmaceuticals have discontinued their distribution...

February 6, 2008
HealthPort receives SureScripts' certified approval

HealthPort’s Electronic Medical Record application is now certified to connect to The Pharmacy Health Information...

February 6, 2008
HearAtLast opens 19th Canadian Wal-Mart location, names Mele to board of directors

HearAtLast, an operator of hearing aid clinics, has opened its 19th location within a Wal-Mart...

February 6, 2008
Hy-Vee finds horizontal display increases private-label sales

Placing private-label items in a horizontal pattern on a shelf just below national brands has...

February 6, 2008
Idera, Merck get antitrust clearance for $400 million-plus deal

Idera Pharmaceuticals has received clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for its worldwide licensing...

February 6, 2008
IRI report shows 2007 price increases and wellness benefits were driving force for CPG performance

The elevated price of retail consumer packaged goods was the industry’s most significant story in...

February 6, 2008
Lamisil reported to carry chance of liver failure

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a warning about serious adverse side effects reported with...

February 6, 2008
Nabisco sponsors Roush team, launches new marketing campaign

Kraft’s Nabisco brand is extending its involvement in the racing industry to include a sponsorship...

February 6, 2008
National MS Society, Teva release report on trends in MS care

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Teva Neuroscience have joined together to conduct a study...

February 6, 2008
PatientKeeper releases year-end summary of success

PatientKeeper, a physician information systems company, has released a view of what made 2007 a...

February 6, 2008
Physicians Reference Lab develops commercial test for HPV

Physicians Reference Laboratory has developed a test to detect the human papillomavirus, the cause of...

February 6, 2008
Redux beverages promote controversial energy drink in a full-fledged marketing campaign

An energy drink named Cocaine, a Redux beverages product, is relaunching in a big way...

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