Updated prescribing information for Sanofi’s Fluzone HD OK’d
The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated prescribing information for Sanofi Pasteur’s Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine for seniors.
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Spear takes helm as GMDC president
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has named veteran consumer packaged goods (CPG) executive Patrick Spear as president. Patrick Spear GMDC said Tuesday that Spear became president of the trade association effective Nov. 1.
Moberg expands relationship with Emerson Group
Moberg Pharma AB has tabbed Emerson Group to provide logistical services under an outsourcing arrangement. Moberg said Tuesday that under the services agreement, Emerson Healthcare, a division of Emerson Group, will provide certain logistical services and all order-to-cash functions for its U.S.
Innovation hires pair of execs for national sales team
Pharmacy automation provider Innovation has appointed Stephen Patton as director of sales for the institutional market and Douglas Roberts as west area sales director for the community pharmacy market.
P&G settles patent litigation on tooth whitening strips
Procter & Gamble Co. has reached a multiparty settlement on patent infringement litigation involving Crest Whitestrips products. P&G said Monday that Clio USA Inc., Team Technologies Inc. and Brushpoint Innovations Inc. have agreed to settle after the U.S.
Dr. Pepper Snapple wraps up bottling acquisition
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group has closed its acquisition of Bethlehem, Pa.-based Davis Beverage Group and Davis Bottling Co. Dr.
Zicam rolls out cold-shortening nasal spray
Matrixx Initiatives Inc. has launched Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Spray, a cold-shortening nasal spray that the company calls a major expansion to its cold remedy product line.
October same-store sales climb at Rite Aid
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Increased prescription business lifted Rite Aid Corp.’s same-store sales to another strong gain in October. Rite Aid said Thursday that comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 25 rose 5.5% year over year, up from September’s increase of 5.
Topical BioMedics mourns passing of founding partner
Stephen Duricko, a founding partner of topical pain relief manufacturer Topical BioMedics Inc., passed away at age 74. The company said Tuesday that Duricko died on Oct. 21 at his residence in Red Hook, N.Y.
TheraPearl expands retail distribution
TheraPearl has landed retail distribution at select Safeway food and drug stores, with all 1,200 of the supermarket chain’s stores slated to carry its hot/cold therapy offerings by December.
UCB to sell Kremers Urban
UCB has entered an agreement to sell its Kremers Urban U.S. specialty generic drug business to private equity firms Advent International and Avista Capital Partners for $1.525 billion.
New MinuteClinics planned in R.I. health system affiliation
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest health system, and plans to add seven new clinics in the state.
Bartell Drugs unveils plans for new store
Bartell Drugs plans to open a new store in 2016 at Ballard Commons, a mixed-use development in northwestern Seattle.
NEHI report urges action on abandoned prescriptions
A new white paper highlights a lingering issue in the pharmacy arena: first-time prescriptions left on the shelf, known as abandoned prescriptions, the National Association Chain Drug Stores reported.
Dermatologists enthused by Ermis medicated skin care bars
Ermis Labs reports that its new medicated skin care bars are being applauded by dermatologists. The company said that the products drew an overwhelmingly positive response at the American Academy of Dermatology Summer Conference in Chicago.
Carmex skin care packaging gets new look
Carma Laboratories Inc. is bringing a fresh look to its Carmex skin care brand on shelves at chain drug stores and other retail outlets.