INDUSTRY NEWS
FDA OKs Camber’s Generic Bentyl Camber has received the Food and Drug Administration’s approval for its generic Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride for injection). The generic of Allergan’s branded product is indicated to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome. “Camber has had a remarkable track record of launching oral solid and oral liquid ANDA products successfully in the U.S. marketplace,” said Camber vice president of business development Arun Nataraj. “Now, with the launch of our first injectable product, Camber is transitioning into the more complex generics space. We plan to launch more injectable products in 2020 as part of our growth and product diversification strategy.” Camber’s dicyclomine hydrochloride injectable is available in 20 mg/2 mL single-dose vials.
Gillette Marks Apollo 11 Anniversary with Razor Collection Gillette celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing last July by unveiling its Apollo Collection by RazorMaker, a 3-D-printed razor inspired by the Apollo 11 spaceflight. Featuring an exclusive moonscape handle design that’s adorned with the historically inspired “ … one small step … ” boot imprint on the front, the limited-edition collection also features the iconic and period-accurate NASA “meatball” insignia on the back. The brand noted that the collection comes full circle as Gillette was there during the first trip to the moon in the Apollo 11 astronauts’ personal hygiene kits, each of which contained a Gillette Techmatic Razor. Each Razor Maker handle is printed at the company’s Boston headquarters, using stereolithography printed technology from Formlabs. Available exclusively on Gillette’s website, the razor retails for $55.
The Mane Choice, MAV Beauty Brands Form Strategic Partnership The Mane Choice, a brand known for its hair care solutions and styling products, has teamed up with MAV Beauty Brands. Founded in 2013 by Courtney Adeleye, The Mane Choice’s products already can be found across many drug, mass and specialty retailers, but partnering with MAV Beauty Brands will allow it the opportunity to expand across North America to a wider range of consumers, the company said. “I made this move to expand the company’s reach and ultimately create more opportunities for my community, so they can get on a path to creating advantage and wealth,” Adeleye said. Alongside the partnership, Adeleye also is launching the Generational Advantage Fund, which will focus on providing financial literacy programs to communities in need. To launch this initiative, Adeleye personally has committed to contributing $30 million to support business capital, mentorship program and scholarships among other initiatives, the companies said. MAV Beauty Brands is a global personal care company dedicated to providing consumers with premium quality, authentic and
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differentiated products, the company said. Its portfolio currently includes such brands as Marc Anthony True Professional, Renpure and Cake Beauty.
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