Beiersdorf to purchase Coppertone brand from Bayer
Beiersdorf said Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy the Coppertone business from Bayer for a purchase price of $550 million. Coppertone generated sales of $213 million in 2018.
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Titan Pharmaceuticals expands patient access to Probuphine
Titan Pharmaceuticals Monday announced that it has executed a product purchase and supply agreement with Accredo specialty pharmacy, a subsidiary of Express Scripts, further expanding access to treatment with Probuphine (buprenorphine) implant, Titan’s novel maintenance treatment for Opioid Use Diso
Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water unveils new campaign, bottle collection
Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water Monday rolled out their first-ever national, cross-platform campaign featuring the launch of sleek new packaging with a stylish visual design.
Newark teens step up to the mic with M&M’s for fifth annual Red Nose Day
For the fifth year in a row, M&M’s is partnering with Red Nose Day to help America come together to raise money for children in need. In support of the campaign, this year the brand is working with Covenant House Newark, a beneficiary of Red Nose Day, to encourage local young people to
WBA to collaborate on cancer prevention, research
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced today the launch of its Collaboration for Cancer Prevention, Research and Support, a transatlantic charitable partnership between the company and leading European, British and American cancer organizations to support people living with cancer at all moments o
ShopRite announces new store opening for Cromwell, Conn.
KEASBEY, N.J. – This week ShopRite announced plans to open a state-of-the-art, full-service supermarket in Cromwell, Conn., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders on Saturday, May 18 at 8 a.m.
NACDS Foundation sponsors March of Dimes gala
ARLINGTON, Va. –The NACDS Foundation served as a Platinum Sponsor of the 37th Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala that was held in Washington, D.C., this week. Forty-six congressional chefs, 100 sponsors and 700 guests helped to raise a record-breaking $1.
Mylan expands oncology portfolio with launch of generic tarceva tablets
Mylan N.V. recently announced the U.S. launch of erlotinib hydrochloride tablets, 25 mg, 100 mg and 150 mg, a generic version of Genentech’s Tarceva. Mylan Pharmaceuticals received final approval from the U.S.
CVS rolls out time delay safes in all of its Minnesota pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Friday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 140 CVS Pharmacy locations in Minnesota, including in Target stores.
Walmart names new VP for O-T-Cs
Walmart has transitioned two merchandising executives to new roles. Annie Walker has been named the new vice president of merchandising operations, apparel, for Walmart U.S. She will report to Kevin Pate.
Generics will be a leading factor in the company’s advance
A biochemist by training, Marc Kikuchi’s experience stretches across the entire landscape of the pharmaceutical industry. He’s run the gamut — from consultant to entrepreneur, from involvement in wholesale to working with generics — and now finds himself at the helm of North America Generics at Dr.
Hello takes oral care on the road
Hello Products announces the launch of its latest innovation, an on-demand mobile service that delivers “everything including the bathroom sink” to busy brushers on the go.
NCPA applauds first of their kind anti-steering laws in Georgia
In a significant victory for Georgia patients and community pharmacists, Gov. Brian Kemp yesterday signed into law two anti- “steering” bills, following significant advocacy by state pharmacists and the Georgia Pharmacy Association. Gov.
IQVIA report notes big drop in opioid dosage volume
The latest report from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science found prescription opioid dosage volume — as defined by morphine milligram equivalents, or MMEs — declined 17% in 2018, marking the single-largest annual drop ever recorded within the U.S. market.
Retailer of the Year award winners honored
Chain Drug Review presented its 2018 Retailer of the Year awards Wednesday night in New York City. The event drew retailer and supplier executives from across the food, drug and mass channels.
Pet lovers embrace CBD products in growing pet supplements market
From notable market growth to the expanding presence of CBD (cannabidiol) products, these are exciting and innovative times for the pet supplements industry, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the brand new report Pet Supplements in the U.S., 7th Edition.