UCB has launched Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System) in US pharmacies for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Neupro received the US Food and Drug Administration approval on 3 April 2012. UCB ...
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Valensa International has announced that it has received US Food&Drug Administration(FDA)Generally Recognized as Safe(GRAS)status for its Parry Organic Spirulina ingredient. Valensa International claimed that Parry Organic Spirulina is ...
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Bracco Diagnostics (BDI) has recalled nine lots of Isovue PFS injector syringes, to be used in combination with stellant CT injection systems due to the presence of visible particles in syringes in the US. The particles were observed at ...
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US food company General Mills has completed the acquisition of Brazilian food firm Yoki Alimentos in a BRL1.75m($857m)deal,a move which will strengthen the company's presence in Latin America. Yoki produces more than 600 products ...
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Mylan has launched Lithium Carbonate Extended-release Tablets USP, 450 mg following the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is used to treat manic episodes of manic depressive illness. According to ...
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Progresso,a subsidiary of US food company General Mills,has developed Recipe Starters,a new line of cooking sauces which can be used to create home-cooked meals. Recipe Starters are available in five varieties-Creamy Parmesan Basil,Creamy ...
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US-based Rio Queen Citrus is recalling 840 cartons of 12/1 Dry Pints of Mexican cherry tomatoes in 'Karol' brand boxes due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was ...
Mylan's subsidiary, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, has settled Provigil litigation with Teva Pharmaceutical USA. The settlement follows the Mylan litiagtion against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Mylan's abbreviated new drug ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Nuvo Research's Pliaglis (lidocaine/tetracaine) 7%/7% cream. Pliaglis, a topical local anesthetic cream forms a pliable peel on the skin ...
The Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee (AIDAC) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended the use of Novartis's tobramycin inhalation powder (TIP) to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) patients whose lungs contain bacteria ...
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, an integrated pharmaceutical company, has introduced Ropinirole Hydrochloride XR (extended-release) tablets of strengths 2mg, 4mg, 6mg, 8mg, and 12mg. The launch was followed by the approval of Dr. Reddy's ANDA ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Hope Pharmaceuticals' Sodium Nitrite Injection for use with sodium thiosulfate for the treatment of cyanide poisoning. Sodium Nitrite Injection (NDC 60267-311-10) is packaged in a 10mL ...
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Novartis has commenced shipment of Fluvirin influenza vaccine for the 2012-2013 influenza season, in the US. Novartis plans to ship more than 30 million doses of the Fluvirin vaccine which has been reformulated to include two new ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the operations of Sunland, a producer of nuts, and nut and seed spreads, over food safety concerns. Sunland which operates a processing facility in New Mexico, has been linked to an ...
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals's Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film 4 mg and 12 mg doses. Suboxone is an office-based treatment used to treat opioid dependence, ...
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