Nutritional supplement maker Natrol Inc. has closed its agreement to be acquired by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. (APUSA) for $132.5 million. Natrol said late Monday that APUSA, a subsidiary of India-based generic drug and active pharmaceutical ingredient maker Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
Brownmed has acquired baby care manufacturer NüRoo Inc., whose products are designed to foster the bond between mother and baby. Financial terms of the acquisition weren’t disclosed.
Moberg Pharma AB has rolled out Kerasal Nail Fungal Nail Repair, an extension of its Kerasal Nail product line. Moberg said CVS/pharmacy will be the first national drug chain to sell Kerasal Nail Fungal Nail Repair. Plans call for the product to launch in about 5,500 CVS drug stores in January.
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Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO; TASE) today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its Abbreviated New
Walgreen Co. has launched a teleheath service that will give its website users 24/7 access to board-certified doctors through its mobile application. MDLIVE’s platform will allow Walgreens app users to engage in a virtual consultation with a physician.
Fruth Pharmacy has introduced free delivery of prescriptions and other products. The West Virginia-based drug chain said Monday that the under the program, called Gopher, those who qualify can receive free local delivery of prescriptions with an order form attached.
Walgreen Co., looking to add top-level merchandising experience as it prepares for the upcoming merger with Alliance Boots GmbH, has named Linda Filler as president of retail products and chief merchandising officer. She begins the new role January 1.
More than 1 million people applied for health insurance in the first week of the new open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, and nearly half chose plans. The numbers marked a strong relaunch for the government’s online insurance exchange after last year’s botched debut.
Walmart has recast its merchandising team following the departure of Duncan Mac Naughton. Mac Naughton, who had been chief merchandising officer, left the company to pursue new opportunities.
Rite Aid Corp. has expanded the responsibilities of RediClinic chief executive officer Web Golinkin, giving him the additional role of CEO at its Health Dialog Services Corp. unit.
Expanding customer loyalty to build beauty transactions is a goal for both Walgreen Co. and Ulta, according to executives for the retailers who spoke recently at Cosmetic Executive Women Newsmaker Forum.
Cardinal Health Inc. has enhanced its Diabetes Specialized Care Center with new education and training tools for pharmacists to help patients understand the disease better and manage their overall health better.
Target Corp. is testing a new in-store clinic model in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente. The companies have launched four Target Clinics in Southern California offering services typically unavailable in retail clinics.
Former Rexall Pharma Plus chief executive officer Frank Scorpiniti has taken the helm at the Earth Fare natural food retailer. Scorpiniti, a chain drug industry veteran who resigned from Rexall this fall, has been CEO of Earth Fare since October.
