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Edgewell Personal Care to combine with Harry’s

Edgewell Personal Care Co. and Harry’s Thursday announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Edgewell will combine with Harry’s in a cash and stock transaction that values Harry’s at $1.37 billion.

Perrigo acquires Ranir Global Holdings

Perrigo announced Thursday that it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase privately-held Ranir Global Holdings in a transaction valued at $750 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, or approximately $685 million net of cash tax benefits on a present value basis.

Drug prices to appear in TV ads

TV commercials for prescription drugs will soon include the price, giving consumers more information upfront to help with medication choices.

Walmart raises minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21

Walmart reported on Wednesday that it will raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products and e-cigarettes at its U.S. stores to 21 amid growing pressure from government agencies to cut tobacco sales and use among minors.

The Relief Products expands PM portfolio

The Relief Products has added to its portfolio of remedies to include PM ointments to provide relief for conditions that tend to worsen at night.

Lupin receives tentative U.S. FDA approval for fosaprepitant for injection

Lupin announced that it has received tentative approval for its fosaprepitant for injection, 150 mg single-dose vial, from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market a generic version of Emend for Injection, 150 mg Single-Dose Vial, of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (Merck).

CVS Health moves up on top 50 diversity list

CVS Health has earned a spot on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list for the third consecutive year. This year’s  No. 27 ranking, up 13 spots from 2018, is in recognition of the company’s commitment to promoting diversity across its enterprise. CVS Health was also named No.

Cardinal survey looks at supply chain issues

Clinicians report spending more than twice the amount of time they would like to on supply chain-related tasks, and as a result have less time with patients and increased stress levels, according to the fourth annual Cardinal Health Hospital Supply Chain Survey.

IRI offers food for thought on CPG innovation

IRI, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, announced Wednesday the release of its 2018 New Product Pacesetters, its 23rd annual report, highlighting the most successful new product launches across food and beverage, non-food and convenience st

Premier to exit specialty pharmacy business

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Premier, a leading health care improvement company, is exiting its specialty pharmacy business to enhance the company’s focus on the continuing evolution of its core supply chain, enterprise analytics and performance improvement capabilities.