FDA Updates

Aceto Corporation, Port Washington, N.Y., announced June 11 that its generics subsidiary, Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc., Paramus, N.J., will launch the 50-mg strength of riluzole tablets.

Sandoz has become the first company to gain the FDA approval to produce a generic version of Atacand (candesartan cilexetil).

New Rx, generic, indication, and OTC

FDA approved a new fixed-dose combination ophthalmic suspension of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (brinzolamide 1.0%) and an alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist (brimonidine tartrate 0.2%), which is indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for lubiprostone (Amitiza, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals and Takeda Pharmaceuticals) 24 ?g twice daily as the first oral medication for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic, noncancer pain.

The popular guide by Harold Silverman, PhD, is now available as an app for iPhones, iPods, and iPads

Built-in timer notes when bottle was last opened

Topical products for pain relief

The third edition of APhA's pocket reference is now available

The third edition of "Peripheral Brain for the Pharmacist" is now available

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products

A round-up of OTC products that provide fresh breath and help promote good oral health.

In 2012, FDA achieved a milestone with the approval of 39 innovative drug therapies for populations in need.

Recent data were released on a long-term, open-label extension study evaluating clobazam for the adjunctive treatment of drop seizures.

A survey of new Rx and generic products

A round-up of OTC products that helps get the digestive track back in working order.

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products

A round-up of OTC products that help lips brave the winter weather.

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products

A round-up of OTC products that consumers like to keep private.

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products

A round-up of OTC products to help manage dandruff and head lice.

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products