New Products

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Bolthouse Farms announced that it will be releasing a new summer-only refreshment that puts a twist on a classic beverage. The company's watermelon mint lemonade, available in 52-oz. bottles,  combines the flavors of lemon, watermelon and mint.

PITTSBURGH — Mylan on Wednesday announced the launch of risedronate sodium tablets USP, 150 mg. The drug is the generic version of Actonel tablets from Warner Chilcott and is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women, according to the company.

Risedronate sodium tablets USP had sales in the United States of $171.6 million for the 12 months ending March 31, 2014, according to IMS Health.

BERKELEY, Calif. — Annie's, a natural and organic food company, announced four new products to its Bernie's Farm product line, which feature barnyard shapes. Consumers can choose from Animal Cookies, Cheddar Crackers, Fruit Snacks and a Microwavable Macaroni & Cheese Cup.

NEW YORK — Step aside, sun spots, and farewell, fine lines; women have a new skin obsession — pores. That’s according to the findings of a recent poll conducted on behalf of L’Oréal Paris.

PITTSBURGH — Mylan on Monday announced the launch of carboplatin injection, 50-mg/5-ml, in multi-dose vials. The drug is the generic version of Paraplatin injection from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

The company also received final approval for the carboplatin injection 150-mg/15-ml, 450-mg/45-ml and 600-mg/60-ml multi-dose vials, with plans to launch those strengths at a later date.

NEW YORK — Purely Elizabeth, a natural foods company, announced that its line of Ancient Grain Granola debuted at Target stores across the country on June 8. Consumers can choose from original, pumpkin fig and cranberry pecan varieties.  

RALEIGH, N.C. — BioDelivery Sciences International on Monday announced that the Food and Drug Administration approved its new drug application for Bunavail (buprenorphine and naloxone) buccal film (CIII). The drug is used as a maintenance treatment of opioid dependence. The company noted that it also should be used as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and psychosocial support.

Bunavail is the first and only formulation of buprenorphine and naloxone for buccal (inside of the cheek) administration, BDSI said.

WASHINGTON — The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology last week issued a policy paper, "A 10-Year Vision to Achieve an Interoperable Health IT Infrastructure," which outlines the government's pledge to support interoperable electronic health records to most Americans. 

America is three-quarters of the way there.