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Mylan releases generic version of Focalin XR

Mylan Inc. has launched dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules (30 mg), a medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The company said Monday that the product, launched by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Bristol-Myers Squibb makes senior management changes

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has made changes in its senior management team as part of a plan to evolve its business model, in which it’s creating a global, integrated commercial organization and expanding the scope of its finance organization.

Akorn to buy three ophthalmic products from Merck

Akorn Inc. plans to acquire the U.S. rights to three branded ophthalmic products from Merck & Co. Akorn said Friday that the move includes product rights obtained through the acquisition of Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Merck, for $52.8 million in cash.

Kimberly-Clark eyes spinoff of health unit

The board of Kimberly-Clark Corp. has authorized management to explore a potential tax-free spinoff of the company’s health care business. Kimberly-Clark said Thursday that a spinoff of K-C Health Care would create a stand-alone, publicly traded health care company with about $1.

Rite Aid tests new concept for beauty care

A new beauty care concept is being tested by Rite Aid Corp. at some of the drug chain’s "wellness store" locations. At the Rite Aid on Hudson Street in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, fashion magazine-style photo signage is prominent throughout the beauty section.

Bartell pilots digital print media kiosk

Bartell Drugs is testing a state-of-the-art system that will let its customers print anything from a personal photo book to a classic novel in just minutes. The full-service digital-to-print media center features On Demand Books’ in-store Espresso Book Machine integrated with Kodak Picture Kiosks.

P&G unveils organizational changes

Procter & Gamble Co. has announced the retirement of three senior executives and the departure of another. The consumer products giant said Wednesday that Dimitri Panayotopoulos, vice chairman and advisor to chairman and chief executive officer A.G. Lafley, is slated to retire effective Jan.

Drug chains step up to aid Philippines relief efforts

The nation’s three largest drug chains are supporting relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of the devastating typhoon, Haiyan, that swept through the island nation last week, leaving thousands dead and communities destroyed. U.S.

Walgreens HIV-specialized pharmacies foster adherence

Walgreen Co. recently highlighted research demonstrating that adherence to therapeutic treatments for HIV and related comorbidities, such as serious mental illness, was much higher for patients using Walgreens HIV-specialized pharmacies than for patients using other Walgreens retail pharmacies.

Rite Aid adds new board member

Kevin Lofton, president and chief executive officer of Catholic Health Initiatives, has been elected to the Rite Aid Corp. board of directors.