Hanes Brands stands out

Hanes Brands, textile division of Sara Lee, participated in the Meeting 30 years of Angiology and Vascular Surgery Service of Beneficência Portuguesa hospital, which took place at Mercury Hotel, in São Paulo in February. Márcia Castelo Branco, public relations at Hanes Brands, explains that during the event important lectures were delivered by professors of Universidade de São Paulo and Hospital das Clínicas. “It was a great opportunity for the professionals to update their knowledge about Hanes Brands products.”, she states.

New Ache presentation

Acheflan, leader in the prescription market, may be found in aerosol presentation. According to Aché Laboratories, the new product has been developed out of Cordia verbenacea extract, a plant found in the Atlantic Forest.

Novartis starts 2007 high season

Novartis announced that had a profit of US$ 7.2 billion in 2006, 17% more than the previous year. Sales turnover of Pharma division, for instance, increased by 16%, reaching R$ 1,14 billion. On the other hand, the investment in Research and Development was around US$ 5.4 billion.

EMS bets on generics

EMS-Sigma Pharma group introduced to the market the new Pentoxifilina SEM generic, a medicament that helps tissue oxygenation.