Par Pharmaceutical picks up three Teva generics
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. has acquired rights to three products from Teva Pharmaceuticals in connection with Teva’s acquisition of Cephalon.
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Archimedes rolls out Lazanda
Archimedes Pharma Ltd. and its subsidiary, Archimedes Pharma U.S. Inc., have rolled out Lazanda fentanyl nasal spray to U.S. pharmacies.
Kirby Lester unveils Rx automation ‘one-two punch’
Kirby Lester has introduced the Kirby Lester 60/30 Combination, a solution that the company bills as packing "a one-two pharmacy automation punch.
Lannett ships three new generics
Lannett Co. has launched a trio of new generic drug products recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The new generic medications include two appetite suppressants — diethylpropion tablets (25 mg) and phentermine HCI capsules (37.
Teva wraps up Cephalon acquisition
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has closed its acquisition of Cephalon Inc. Teva said that as of Friday, Cephalon became a wholly owned subsidiary of and ceased to be traded on Nasdaq. The two pharmaceutical companies unveiled the $6.8 billion deal this past spring.
CVS/pharmacy photo centers get social
CVS/pharmacy has added social network connectivity to all of its photo centers with Kodak Picture Kiosks.
Rexall supports digestive health app
Rexall has teamed up with the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation for the launch of Gi BodyGuard, a free mobile application to help consumers track their gastrointestinal health. The GI Bodyguard mobile app is described as a "digital diary for digestive health.
Walgreens offers free needle disposal system
For National Diabetes Month, Walgreen Co. and Novo Nordisk Inc. have partnered to provide a free needle disposal system for patients who self-inject. The companies said Monday that customers can buy the Sharps Compliance Complete Needle Collection & Disposal System at any Walgreens from Oct.
Rite Aid points Halloween shoppers to website
Rite Aid Corp. is offering shoppers an expanded selection of Halloween products online. The drug store chain said Monday that new this year, Rite Aid customers can choose from an additional 18,000 items available through RiteAid.com.
CVS kicks off gift card-with-purchase promo
CVS/pharmacy has launched a promotion in which loyalty card customers earn free gift cards by purchasing designated items. The drug store chain said Monday that under the promotion, which began Oct. 16 and runs to Dec.
Walgreens, Express Scripts enter agreement in KC; proposal made for Tricare
Walgreen Co. will remain in the Express Scripts Inc. pharmacy network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and has made an offer to the pharmacy benefit manager to continue serving the Department of Defense’s Tricare pharmacy program in 2012.
With retirements, Eli Lilly promotes senior staff
Eli Lilly and Co. is promoting a trio of senior executives with the announcement that longtime company Bryce Carmine and Frank Deane plan to retire. The pharmaceutical company said this week that Carmine and Deane are slated to retire as of Dec. 31.
Rite Aid recognized for wellness+ rewards program
Rite Aid Corp.’s wellness+ customer rewards program has received its own reward: the Shopper Technology Institute’s 2011 LEADER Award. Rite Aid said Friday that it won the award, sponsored by IBM, in the loyalty category.
Former CVS CEO Ryan to advise investment firm
Tom Ryan, former chairman and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp., has joined the Operating Partner Program at private equity firm Advent International.
Energizer expands portable power roster, unveils home lighting
Energizer Holdings Inc. has expanded its lineup of products aimed at keeping consumers’ portable devices powered up and has added a home lighting line to its portfolio.
Beiersdorf sets CEO succession plan
Next spring, Beiersdorf AG will have a new chief executive officer at the helm. The supervisory board of the skin care and cosmetics manufacturer has named Stefan Heidenreich as the company’s next chief executive officer. Plans call for Heidenreich to take the reins as CEO on April 26, 2012.