New Products

NEW YORK — Noven Pharmaceuticals has launched a new drug for severe hot flashes nationwide, the company said.

The drug maker announced the availability of Brisdelle (paroxetine) capsules in the 7.5-mg strength, the first-ever non-hormonal drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for moderate to severe hot flashes associated with menopause.

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — The Yankee Candle Co. will introduce the new holiday-inspired Snow Globes collection, the company announced Wednesday.  

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Pacific World, the maker of SensatioNail at-home gel polish, has unveiled the new Fuse Gelnamel — the next generation in nail color that brings together the best of polish and the best of gel.

The new Fuse Gelnamel features an all-in-one formula that delivers one-coat coverage from start to finish and a proprietary anti-chip technology that promises to provide megawatt shine that lasts, the company stated.

NEW YORK — Healthy Mama on Monday announced the launch of their full line of pregnancy-friendly OTC products in Buybuy Baby stores. 

Healthy Mama is a complete brand developed to provide pregnant and nursing women with the safest solutions to such common ailments as aches and pains, lack of energy, nausea, indigestion, constipation and sleeplessness.

HAIFA, Israel — Patients ages 20 years to 29 years and those in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., have the worst medication adherence in the country, according to an analysis by a company that markets an app for improving adherence.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Seattle drug store chain Bartell Drugs is offering custom printing in its stores through a pilot program with Kodak Alaris, the photography giant said Wednesday.

Kodak said a Bartell store in Seattle's University Village shopping center would offer consumers a full-service, digital-to-print media system with On Demand Books' Espresso Book Machine, integrated with Kodak Picture Kiosks. The pilot program marks the first time the system has been offered in a drug store environment.

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic injectable antibiotic drug made by Emcure Pharmaceuticals, according to the agency.

The FDA approved Emcure's vancomycin hydrochloride injection in the 5-g-per-vial strength.

The drug is a generic version of Vancocin, made by ViroPharma.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug made by Mylan for treating overactive bladder, according to agency records.

The FDA approved Mylan's tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules in the 2-mg and 4-mg strengths.

The drug is a generic version of Pfizer's Detrol LA. Detrol LA has annual sales of about $700 million, according to published reports.