First Quality Tissue expands production capacity
First Quality Tissue, a manufacturer of private-label and branded paper towels and tissue, is moving forward with several capacity expansion projects.
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Galderma introduces Cetaphil Baby line
Galderma Laboratories’ Cetaphil skin care brand has made a foray in the baby product arena with the launch of Cetaphil Baby. Making its debut this week, the line includes five products: Cetaphil Baby Diaper Cream, Wash and Shampoo, Ultra Moisturizing Wash, Daily Lotion and Moisturizing Oil.
Avanir to be acquired by Otsuka for $3.5 billion
Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. in a deal valued at $3.5 billion.
Actavis ships generic version of Intuniv
Actavis plc has released guanfacine hydrochloride tablets as part of a settlement agreement with Shire plc. Actavis said Monday that its product is a generic version of Shire’s Intuniv tablets, a medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Teva rolls out Exforge HCT generic in U.S.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has launched amlodipine/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, a hypertension medication, in the United States. Teva said Monday that its product is a generic equivalent of Exforge HCT tablets from Novartis.
PepsiCo announces global leadership appointments
PepsiCo make has made a pair of key executive appointments for its global operations. The food and beverage giant said Monday that Enderson Guimaraes, currently chief executive officer of PepsiCo Europe, has been named executive vice president of global categories and operations for PepsiCo.
Jelly Belly unveils Draft Beer Jelly Bean Bottles
Jelly Belly Candy Co. has introduced Draft Beer Jelly Bean Bottles in their own point-of-purchase display. Jelly Belly said Tuesday that the miniature plastic bottle is filled with 1.5 ounces of the Jelly Belly Draft Beer jelly beans, which made their debut this past spring.
Endo acquires rights to Natesto testosterone nasal gel
Endo International plc has purchased the rights to Natesto testosterone nasal gel from Trimel BioPharma SRL, a subsidiary of Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Bayer Consumer Care’s Heist to retire
David Heist, director of industry affairs and customer relations at Bayer Consumer Care, has announced his retirement. In an e-mail message to industry colleagues on Monday, Heist said he plans to retire from Bayer on May 1, 2015. He has served in his current position at Bayer for 20 years.
Perrigo releases Protopic authorized generic
Perrigo Co. plc has launched an authorized generic version of Protopic Ointment 0.1% and 0.03%. Perrigo said Monday that it has begun shipping its generic product to pharmacies. Protopic Ointment (tacrolimus), from Astellas U.S. LLC, is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe eczema.
McKesson to distribute generics to Omnicare
McKesson Corp. and Omnicare Inc. have expanded their distribution pact to include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals. The companies said Monday that the new five-year distribution agreement extends to December 2019.
Drug chains make list of socially savvy retailers
Walgreens, CVS/pharmacy, Rite Aid and Good Neighbor Pharmacy are among the top 50 retailers in terms of social media influence according to a list created by Lithium Technologies, a provider of software to help companies connect with their customers.
NACDS part of coalition seeking cybersecurity legislation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores participated in a coalition of retail groups calling on Congress to develop legislation for prompt notification of sensitive data breaches.
Health Mart ‘town hall’ events to focus on Star Ratings
Health Mart plans to host its second series of town hall meetings, “Pharmacy Quality Measures: Action Steps for Improvement,” in 108 cities nationwide through early 2015.
Consumers upbeat as holiday season approaches
With the nation’s economy growing at a solid pace and gasoline prices declining, there is growing sentiment among economists that consumer spending is going to pick up momentum.
Rite Aid ups ante in health care arena
A flurry of moves this month by Rite Aid Corp. further its growth as a retail health care company. First, Rite Aid unveiled plans to pilot walk-in HealthSpot telehealth stations in the greater Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield markets in Ohio.