New Products

VALENCIA, Calif. — MannKind Corp. on Tuesday announced that the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration voted 13-to-1 to recommend that Afrezza (insulin human [rDNA origin]) inhalation powder be granted marketing approval by the FDA to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 1 diabetes and voted 14-to-0 to recommend that Afrezza be granted marketing approval by the FDA to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. 

MIAMI — Power E-Cigs, an electronic cigarette company, has launched Power E-Cigs Express Rechargeable Starter Kit. The kit is built with advanced Minimax technology, which provides extended battery life and a pleasing vapor experience for the consumer, the company said.

SAN FRANCISCO — McKesson on Thursday announced that it ranked No. 8 on this year’s InformationWeek Elite 100. 

PRINCETON, N.J. — Sandoz on Tuesday announced the U.S. market introduction of its calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate ointment, the first generic version of Leo Pharma’s Taclonex Ointment.

Calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate ointment is a vitamin D analogue and corticosteroid combination product indicated for the topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults 18 years and older.

Psoriasis affects approximately 2% of the U.S. population. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the condition. 

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Amp Energy, an energy drink from PepsiCo, announced a partnership with racing star Dale Earnhardt Jr. to produce a new sour grape flavor. The beverage, called Dale Jr. Sour, will be available for a limited time at select 7-Eleven stores across the country starting April 2.

CROMWELL, Conn. — AZO Products, a urinary and vaginal health brand for women, announced the launch of AZO Bladder Control with Go-Less. The product serves as a supplement to prescriptions and over-the-counter options and helps optimize normal bladder activity and bladder strength, the company said.

AZO Bladder Control with Go-Less contains pumpkin seed extract, which helps with maintaining bladder muscle function, along with soy isoflavones, which help maintain strong bladder muscles.

NORTH LIMA, Ohio — Perfecta Products on Wednesday announced the introduction of the new Zim's Advanced line, which includes Zim's Advanced Crack Creme with Hydrocortisone, Zim's Advanced Hydrocortisone Spray and Zim's Advanced Gel with Acemannan and Arnica. 

LENOIR, N.C. — Greer Labs, a developer and provider of allergy immunotherapy products and services, announced that the Food and Drug Administration has approved Oralair (Sweet Vernal, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Timothy and Kentucky Blue Grass mixed pollens allergen extract) sublingual allergy immunotherapy tablet.