AveXis purchases advanced biologics therapy manufacturing campus
AveXis, a Novartis company, Monday announced it signed an agreement to purchase an advanced biologics therapy manufacturing campus in Longmont, Colo.
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CURE Pharmaceutical to acquire Chemistry Holdings
OXNARD, Calif. – CURE Pharmaceutical announced that it has agreed to acquire Chemistry Holdings, a formulation technology company that is developing innovative delivery systems for a variety of industries, in an all-stock transaction.
Walgreens testing tobacco-free stores but not quitting cigarette sales just yet
While Walgreens Boots Alliance is testing tobacco-free stores in the U.S., but the pharmacy chain’s leader has no plans to quit selling cigarettes entirely according to an article in The Wall Street Journal.
Brian Tyler becomes McKesson’s new CEO
Veteran McKesson leader, Brian Tyler, has become the company’s new chief executive officer Monday, succeeding John Hammergren. Hammergren has served as the company’s top executive since 1999.
FeverAll expanding distribution into Target
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. – FeverAll, the No. 1 doctor and Mommy MD Guides recommended brand of acetaminophen suppositories for children as young as six months of age, is expanding distribution nationwide at Target.
Publix vice chairman to retire later this month
Barney Barnett, vice chairman of Publix Super Markets Inc., said he will retire on April 30 after 50 years of service. Barnett said he will remain on the board of Publix Super Markets Charities.
New York eliminates PBM spread pricing
New York’s budget that passed early Monday morning eliminates spread pricing in Medicaid managed care, a common practice which allows prescription drug middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to retain any amounts the state pays in excess of what pharmacies were reimbursed for dispensing
Genoa Healthcare opens new locations
Genoa Healthcare recently opened four new pharmacies. Monday the company announced the opening of a new pharmacy in Cleveland, Ohio, located within OhioGuidestone.
L’Oréal Paris announces search for 2019 Women of Worth
L’Oréal Paris announced Monday its 2019 Women of Worth nominations to the public. Inspired by the iconic L’Oréal Paris tagline “Because You’re Worth It,” Women of Worth honors the intrinsic beauty and worth of 10 everyday women making an extraordinary difference in their communities.
Bartell Drugs supports local children with annual Teddy Bear Patrol
Bartell Drugs and WARM 106.9 FM are once again teaming up to give “bear hugs” to children in stressful or traumatic situations with the annual “Teddy Bear Patrol” campaign, April 1 through 28. This is the 29th year of this successful campaign.
Kellogg Co. to sell Keebler cookies and related businesses to Ferrero
Kellogg Co. announced Monday that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell selected cookies, fruit and fruit-flavored snacks, pie crusts, and ice cream cones businesses to the Ferrero Group and its related companies, a global confectionary group. The cash transaction is valued at $1.
Novartis adds to portfolio with acquisition of IFM Tre
BASEL –Novartis announced Monday that it is adding to its broad portfolio of immunomodulatory medicines with the planned acquisition of IFM Tre, a subsidiary of IFM Therapeutics LLC focused on developing anti-inflammatory medicines targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome.
Aurobindo granted FDA approval for doxepin hydrochloride capsules
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for doxepin hydrochloride capsules, 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg.
L’Oréal USA gets perfect 100 score In HRC’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index
L’Oréal USA is proud to announce that it has, for the second consecutive year, scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and been named a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
Albertsons names Sankaran president and CEO
Albertsons Cos. announced Friday that Vivek Sankaran, chief executive officer of PepsiCo Foods, North America, has been named the new president and CEO of Albertsons Cos., effective April 25.
McKesson recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality”
For the sixth straight year, McKesson Corp. is honored as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.