FDA Updates

Medicare launches program for beneficiaries with serious and chronic illnesses

Men's pricey skincare lines debut from Gillette, SC Johnson, KMI, and Neutrogena.

National Consumers League and FDA launch take with care campaign about safety when taking otcs

New products from Rx to OTC

Office of Inspector General isues demand letter to PharMerica Drug Systems based on alleged kickback violations, damages total $21.8 million

Manufacturers are unleashing a slew of battery operated otcs

Stockchecker on cough and cold

New Product Newswire

Clinicians can now offer their patients the first nonsystemic, gastrointestinal selective antibiotic to receive FDA approval. The agency recently approved rifaximin (Xifaxan, Salix Pharmaceuticals) tablets for the treatment of TD caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in those 12 years of age or older. Rifaximin is currently approved for use in 17 countries worldwide. It is expected to be available in U.S. pharmacies in August.

Nail polish makers Estee lauder and Procter & Gamble reformulate nail polishes--take DBP pthalate out amid health concerns

New Product Newswire

New Product Newswire

New products to treat aches and pains of spring athletes

New Product Newswire

Some new products featured include the generic version of Macrobid and eye drop accessories

Drugs used to treat periodontal disease patients are discussed at this dental meeting

Drug manufacturers may seek over-the-counter status for some of their brand name statins as a way to keep market share.

News from 2004 CHPA conference in Washinton, D.C.

Manufacturers continue to unleash new oral care products

New Product Newswire for April 5, 2004

New Product Newswire for March 22, 2004

New sunscreens being unveiled to promote year-round skin safety

No need for hair despair: More treatments coming.

Chains on the lookout for multi-sales of cold remedies for illegal use

New Product Newswire

New Product Newswire

Hamacher renders its decision on which OTCs/HBCs introduced in 2003 were the hits of the year

New Product Newswire for February 9, 2004