New Products

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Astellas Pharma has introduced a new drug for preventing the body from rejecting transplanted organs, the company said Thursday.

The drug maker announced the availability of Astagraf XL (tacrolimus) extended-release capsules in pharmacies. The drug is designed for use in kidney transplant patients with Genenetech's CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) and corticosteroids, with or without induction of Novartis' Simulect (basiliximab).

SPOKANE, Wash. — Zak Designs is helping to bring the magic of Disney's "Sophia the First," a popular kids' TV show, to every meal with a new line of dinnerware and drinkware.

COLUMBIA, Md. — RxNT's e-prescribing and electronic health record systems will incorporate taste options recommended by FlavoRx for liquid medications given to children in order to promote medication adherence, the two companies said.

MADISON, N.J. — Bausch + Lomb and TheraPearl have teamed up to market the Bausch + Lomb TheraPearl Eye Mask, a new option for consumers suffering from a variety of common ailments, including the most common type of dry eye.

PLAINSBORO, N.J. — The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to an insulin pen made by Novo Nordisk for half-unit dosing, the drug maker said Wednesday.

MONTEREY, Calif. — HealthGuard Wellness on Monday announced the release of its new appetite control supplement, Be Skinny, into more than 300 Walgreens locations across North and South Carolina by the end of August. 

“Expanding our reach to North and South Carolina will allow us to help more and more people lose weight and control compulsive eating behaviors," stated Steven Goldberg, Be Skinny founder. 

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Nabisco announced this week a new gluten-free, baked snack made with rice.

Rice Thins are a light and crispy baked snack. Rice is baked until crisp, resulting in a light texture and irresistable crunch, the company stated.

Rice Thins are available in three flavors: White Rice Original, Brown Rice Sea Salt and Pepper and Brown Rice White Cheddar.

Rice Thins have a suggested retail price of $3.69 per box. They are available this month at retailers nationwide.

CARY, N.C. — Entera Health has launched a new prescription medical food product for patients with intestinal disorders, the company said.

The drug maker announced the availability of EnteraGam (serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin protein isolate, SBI) for patients with chronic loose or frequent stools due to irritable bowel syndrome or HIV. The drug is meant to treat patients who have limited or impaired ability to ingest, digest, absorb or metabolize ordinary foodstuffs or certain nutrients.