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Final AMP-based FULs coming soon

Final AMP-based FULs coming soon

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores reports that final average manufacturer price (AMP)-based federal upper limits (FULs) are set to be published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) late this month.

E.l.f. Cosmetics brushes no longer use animal hair

E.l.f. Cosmetics brushes no longer use animal hair

E.l.f. Cosmetics has ended its use of animal hair in all of its makeup brushes. The beauty care brand said Tuesday that the change involves its more than 50 styles of brushes, which have now been switched to superior synthetic bristles. According to e.l.f.

FLAVORx to premiere new flavoring device

FLAVORx to premiere new flavoring device

This week, Maryland Secretary of Commerce Mike Gill will take part in the unveiling of FlavorMaster, a new medication flavoring device developed by FLAVORx Inc. and Fillmaster Systems LLC.

Mondelez debuts Good Thins snacks

Mondelez debuts Good Thins snacks

Mondelez International is launching Good Thins as its first new snack brand in over a decade. In announcing the crispy snacks this week, Mondelez said the product was developed in response to consumer demand for wholesome savory snack options.

J&J promotes Lynch to global marketing VP

J&J promotes Lynch to global marketing VP

Johnson & Johnson has named Alissa Hsu Lynch as worldwide marketing vice president of diabetes care. Lynch had served as vice president of sales strategy, operations and global capabilities at J&J since rejoining the company September 2013.

Partnerships key to home health care merchandising

Partnerships key to home health care merchandising

Mike Wolf, senior director and DMM of advanced care at Walgreens, moderated a roundtable discussion at the recent ECRM Home Health Care EPPS in Dallas that focused on how retailers and manufacturers can partner to optimize the consumer experience in-store.

PharmaChoice drug store banner reaches milestone

PharmaChoice drug store banner reaches milestone

Canadian drug store cooperative PharmaChoice has surpassed 600 locations, making it the country’s second-largest independent pharmacy banner. PharmaChoice said Monday that it has nearly doubled its store count in the past five years.

Buyout of Keurig Green Mountain completed

Buyout of Keurig Green Mountain completed

Coffee giant Keurig Green Mountain Inc. is now officially a private company. The company on Thursday closed its $13.9 billion buyout deal by a JAB Holding Co.-led investor group. The transaction was approved by Keurig Green Mountain stockholders at a special meeting on Feb. 24.