Supplier News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, Oct 31st, 2011

P&G, Teva team up in health care

Procter & Gamble Co. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have formed a partnership and joint venture in consumer health care.

Generic version of Nexium launches in Canada

Apotex Inc. has introduced Apo-Esomeprazole, a treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in Canada.

Vicks makes NFL quarterback a 'VapoDad'

Vicks VapoRub has named New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees as the brand's first-ever "VapoDad."

Cold-EEZE Oral Spray makes debut

ProPhase Labs has added an oral spray to its Cold-EEZE line of over-the-counter homeopathic cold remedies.

Verilux HappyLight hits Rite Aid stores

Verilux, which bills itself as a "healthy lighting company," has rolled out its HappyLight Compact Energy Lamps at selected Rite Aid drug stores nationwide.

Concepts In Health settles patent dispute

Concepts In Health Inc., the maker of MidNite Sleep Remedy, has settled a patent dispute with a store-brand manufacturer producing a private-label version of the product for a retail chain.