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Keurig, Dr Pepper Snapple Group to merge

Keurig, Dr Pepper Snapple Group to merge

Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group plan to merge in a deal that will create a new beverage giant, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), in the North American market. Under the agreement announced Monday, Dr Pepper Snapple shareholders will receive $103.75 per share in a special cash dividend

Perrigo introduces trio of new generics

Perrigo introduces trio of new generics

Perrigo Co. plc this week announced three new generic drug products, including two acne treatments and a menopause medication. Perrigo said Friday that it has received tentative Food and Drug Administration approval for clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 3.

Albertsons data-driven media platform to help brands

Albertsons data-driven media platform to help brands

Albertsons Cos. has launched Albertsons Performance Media, a digital media tool for providing brands with proprietary shopper data. The food and drug retailer said the solution can help drive sales across the its network of about 2,300 stores in 35 states.

Rite Aid fine-tunes category management team

Rite Aid fine-tunes category management team

Rite Aid Corp. is making changes in its category management team as it proceeds with an asset sale in which more than 40% of its drug stores will be transferred to Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).

PhRMA strikes up drug cost conversation

PhRMA strikes up drug cost conversation

A new website from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) aims to give consumers a better grasp of why prescription drugs cost so much in the United States. Launched this week, the LetsTalkAboutCost.

New York allows pharmacies to give children flu shots

New York allows pharmacies to give children flu shots

In response to a spike in flu cases, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order enabling pharmacists to administer flu shots to children. Cuomo announced yesterday that children ages 2 to 18 can now receive a flu vaccination at pharmacies in the state.

ORS Olive Oil unveils new look, updated formulas

ORS Olive Oil unveils new look, updated formulas

Namaste Laboratories has rolled out new packaging for its ORS Olive Oil brand and updated the formula for some of the hair care and hairstyling line’s most popular products. Namaste said the latest packaging brings a “fresh, new look” to the ORS Olive Oil brand.

Senate confirms Alex Azar as HHS secretary

Senate confirms Alex Azar as HHS secretary

Former Eli Lilly and Co. executive Alex Azar has been confirmed by the Senate as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Nominated for the HHS secretary post in November by President Donald Trump, Azar was approved by the Senate on Wednesday in a 55-43 vote, mainly

Revlon kicks off ‘Live Boldly’ campaign

Revlon kicks off ‘Live Boldly’ campaign

Revlon has launched its “Live Boldly” campaign, including four new global ambassadors, who join “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot. In an event Wednesday night in New York City, Revlon introduced models Ashley Graham, Adwoa Aboah, Imaan Hammam and Raquel Zimmerman as its latest ambassadors.