Archive for December, 2008

Philadelphia Inquirer, The - Glaxo will pay billions to IRS

Monday, December 29th, 2008

In the biggest tax settlement in U.S. history, the drug giant GlaxoSmithKline P.L.C. has agreed to pay $3.4 billion to the federal government in a case with tax implications for other multinational corporations. GlaxoSmithKline, based in London with a U.S. headquarters in Philadelphia, said it was settling to avoid a far bigger potential hit from allegations that it undervalued its U.S.

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Chain Drug Review - Boehringer to buy Zantac

Friday, December 26th, 2008

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. is buying the Zantac brand from Johnson & Johnson for $505.5 million.
Sale of the nonprescription heartburn drug is contingent on J&J completing its planned acquisition of the consumer health busin…

MMR - Winn-Dixie

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

The supermarket operator highlighted several offers on its online flyer for Dublin, Ga., good through February 6, including selected PepsiCo Inc. 24-packs of Pepsi or Aquafina water, two for $11 ; Procter & Gamble Co. Pampers diapers or jumbo training pants, selling for $7.99; and Glaxo-SmithKline PLC Zantac 75 or Zantac 150, 24- to 30-count, selling for $7.99.

Internal Medicine News - New OTC Zantac dose

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Zantac is approved in a 150-mcg over-the-counter dose for the relief of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach, and for the prevention of heart-burn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages, when taken 30-60 minutes before eating or drinking. Contact Pfizer Inc., 800-223-0182 or 212-573-2323.

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Heartburn Reflux Remedy - How to Get Rid of Heart Burn Naturally

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Is there really a heartburn reflux remedy that works better than antacids? Yes, and it actually cures your acid reflux permanently by healing two things, your esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter.And how can you get rid of heart burn naturally? By using a variety of therapies that include your diet, some lifestyle habits, some herbs and some simple remedies which all work to regrow tissue on the esophagus and strengthen the sphincter.The …

Treatment for GERD - 8 Free Tips to Naturally Treat Acid Reflux and Heartburn

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

You are not alone and you are not the only one searching for a treatment for GERD. Internet statistics show that people searching for GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), acid reflux and heartburn have been exponentially increasing over the past few years. And there are 2 possible reasons because of the high internet traffic on this subject.People are discovering that taking antacids will only treat the GERD for weeks! And millions of people …

Drug Store News - Market sorts out the pretenders from contenders for Pfizer Consumer

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

ALLEGAN, Mich. — The battle is on for a storebrand version of Prilosec OTC, as Dexcel Pharma Technologies filed for a new drug application to market omeprazole over-the-counter and was sued immediately by AstraZeneca for patent infringement.
Earlier this month, Perrigo joined the fray as it announced a deal with Dexcel in which Perrigo will distribute and market a p…

Gerd Disease– 10 Helpful Tips for Living with Gerd Disease

Monday, December 8th, 2008

If you’ve been Living with gerd disease…you know it can be very hard at times to deal with and very painful. But your not by yourself…many people worldwide are afflicted with the dreaded gerd disease an…

Could You Be At Risk For An Eating Disorder?

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Medication for Heartburn Does Not Work Over Time. Get the Truth on Heartburn Drugs from an Ex -Heartburn Victim Who Went Through All of Them.

Classical treatments are often used for alleviation by millions of people endurin…