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Allergan announces pair of biopharma acquisitions

Allergan announces pair of biopharma acquisitions

Chalk up three acquisitions for Allergan plc in less than a week. On Tuesday, Allergan said it plans to purchase clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Tobira Therapeutics Inc. in an agreement valued at up to $1.695 billion.

U by Kotex expands Security Ultra Thin pad line

U by Kotex expands Security Ultra Thin pad line

U by Kotex has rolled out two new products, Security Ultra Thin Pads Long and Security Ultra Thin Overnight Pads. The Kimberly-Clark feminine care brand said Tuesday that its latest offerings expand its line of “unique, colorful and bold” products to fit women’s “period needs.

GlaxoSmithKline tabs consumer health chief as CEO

GlaxoSmithKline tabs consumer health chief as CEO

Emma Walmsley has been named to succeed Sir Andrew Witty as chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc. The drug maker said Tuesday that Walmsley, CEO of GSK Consumer Healthcare, is slated to take the reins from Witty when he retires on March 31, 2017. Plans call for her to become a member of

Reports: More Kmart stores set to close

Reports: More Kmart stores set to close

Kmart reportedly plans to close 64 more stores by later this year. Published reports said the stores slated to be shut are in 28 states and that parent company Sears Holdings Corp. had recently informed Kmart employees of the planned closures.

Walmart wraps up Jet.com acquisition

Walmart wraps up Jet.com acquisition

Walmart has finalized its $3.3 billion acquisition of e-tailer Jet.com. The discount store giant said late Monday that with the closing of the deal, which was announced in early August, Jet.

Unilever strikes deal to buy Seventh Generation

Unilever strikes deal to buy Seventh Generation

Consumer products giant Unilever plans to acquire eco-friendly household and personal care products maker Seventh Generation Inc. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Unilever said completion transaction is pending regulatory approvals. Unilever described Burlington, Vt.

Amneal set to release Yuvafem

Amneal set to release Yuvafem

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC next month plans to begin shipping Yuvafem 10-mcg estradiol vaginal inserts, a treatment for menopausal symptoms. Amneal said Monday that its product represents the first generic equivalent of Vagifem from Novo Nordisk.

CVS Health’s ScriptSync shows results

CVS Health’s ScriptSync shows results

It’s now over a year that CVS Health launched its ScriptSync medication synchronization program, and for many participants the service has made a difference. CVS said Thursday that in the past year, more than 1 million patients have been enrolled in ScriptSync at CVS Pharmacy.

Walmart zeroes in on health, wellness

Walmart zeroes in on health, wellness

Walmart has always been a customer-driven organization, and today that orientation is much in evidence as the discounter looks to make its already formidable pharmacy, health and wellness business a more prominent part of the U.S. health care system.

Kmart Pharmacy gets some feedback on flu shots

Kmart Pharmacy gets some feedback on flu shots

A poll conducted for Kmart Pharmacy found that over a third of customers aren’t getting a flu shot, and price is a key factor in their decision making. Of more than 10,000 U.S. adults surveyed online by the Member Feedback and Insights team of Kmart parent Sears Holdings, 36% choose not