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Horizon adds gout drug with Crealta acquisition

Horizon adds gout drug with Crealta acquisition

Horizon Pharma plc plans to acquire Crealta Holdings LLC for $510 million in cash. Horizon said the deal will bring the company Krystexxa (pegloticase), the first and only Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for chronic refractory gout.

MTM runs into roadblocks

MTM runs into roadblocks

It is said that patience is a virtue. With respect to medication therapy management (MTM) by chain pharmacists, patience has been more a necessity than a virtue. Among and between health care providers, including pharmacists, there have been MTM pilot projects and some test collaborations.

Takeda’s Ninlaro becomes available in U.S.

Takeda’s Ninlaro becomes available in U.S.

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. has released Ninlaro capsules (ixazomib), a blood cancer medication, in the United States. Takeda said Friday that Ninlaro is the first and only oral proteasome inhibitor.

Jelly Belly to expand Star Wars lineup

Jelly Belly to expand Star Wars lineup

Jelly Belly Candy Co. has a way for the Force to be with retailers. For the debut of the major motion picture “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on Dec. 18, the candy maker next month plans to release two new products for its Star Wars Collection of gifts: the 8.5-oz. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

Report: Walmart marketing chief to step down

Report: Walmart marketing chief to step down

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Stephen Quinn reportedly is retiring next month as Walmart’s chief marketing officer. The discounter intends to hire Michael Francis, who spent nearly 27 years at Target Corp., as a marketing consultant, according to an article Thursday by the Wall Street Journal.

NCPA urges more scrutiny of generic drug pricing

NCPA urges more scrutiny of generic drug pricing

In tandem with a congressional hearing, the National Community Pharmacists Association called on lawmakers to take a closer look at recent generic drug price hikes and their impact on patients and community pharmacists.

Amneal starts rollout of lidocaine product line

Amneal starts rollout of lidocaine product line

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has begun shipping lidocaine 5% ointment to lead off the launch of a new lidocaine product line. Amneal said late Tuesday that its lidocaine 5% ointment is available in a 35.44-g tube with child-resistant cap and in a 50-g jar.

Camber launches generic version of Prozac

Camber launches generic version of Prozac

Camber Pharmaceuticals has released fluoxetine capsules, an antidepressant, and losartan potassium, a hypertension medication. Camber said Tuesday that its fluoxetine capsules are available in strengths of 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg in both 30 and 100-count bottles.

Schweppes rolls out dark ginger ale

Schweppes rolls out dark ginger ale

With the onset of the holiday season, Schweppes has introduced the new Schweppes Dark Ginger Ale to give consumers more ginger taste. The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group brand said Monday that Schweppes Dark Ginger Ale taps into the rising demand for stronger flavors.

EcoTools unveils holiday brush sets

EcoTools unveils holiday brush sets

EcoTools is featuring three limited-edition holiday makeup brush sets in a new online videos as part of its “Looks You Love” series. The beauty care accessories company said Monday that the video tutorials introduce new makeup and hair looks for the holidays developed by the EcoTools Beauty Team.