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IMS Health to acquire SDI

IMS Health Inc. has entered an agreement to acquire health care analytics firm SDI Health LLC. IMS Health and SDI announced the agreement in a joint statement. Terms of the deal, which must clear regulatory and other approvals, weren’t disclosed. The purchase of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.

Pernix, ParaPRO to launch head lice treatment

Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. and ParaPRO LLC plan to ship Natroba, a topical treatment for head lice, in the first half of this year. Pernix and ParaPRO said Wednesday that the Food and Drug Administration this week approved Natroba Topical Suspension 0.

NACDS spells out Rx regulatory impact to Congress

In response to a request by a congressional committee, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores gave a rundown of current and proposed regulations that could have a negative economic impact on the pharmacy sector and the industry’s job growth.

NCPDP summit to gauge impact of emerging technology

The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) next month will examine how new technology is influencing patient care, health outcomes and the role of pharmacists at its Educational Summit in Las Vegas. NCPDP said the event, to be held Feb.

Kmart gets new food/pharmacy business leader

Former Giant Food president Robin Michel has joined Sears Holdings Corp., parent of discounter Kmart, as senior vice president and president of food and consumables and health and wellness. Sears said Tuesday that Michel, who started at the company last month in its Hoffman Estates, Ill.

TheraMax nasal spray expands retail distribution

TheraBiogen Inc. has rolled out its TheraMax homeopathic nasal spray to food and drug retailers Hannaford Supermarket and Sweetbay Supermarket. The company announced the shipment of its TheraMax Cold & Flu Relief and TheraMax Allergy Relief products to the Delhaize USA chains on Tuesday.

Mylan gets OK for Precose generic

Mylan Inc. is set to ship acarbose tablets in 25-mg, 50-mg and 100-mg dosages, indicated to aid in the management of diabetes. The company said Tuesday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

GSK Consumer Healthcare names North America president

Colin Mackenzie has been appointed as the new president of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare North America. GSK said Mackenzie replaces Roger Scarlett-Smith, who is relocating to London to become president of GSK Consumer Healthcare Europe.

Rx group: Pharmacists can help smokers quit

The Ontario Pharmacists Association is pointing smokers looking to kick the habit to their local pharmacist for assistance. The association said Monday that as part of Canada’s 34th annual National Non-Smoking Week running Jan.