Schick, Skintimate announce ‘Rock Your Legs’ campaign
Schick and Skintimate are partnering with Universal Pictures’ upcoming film “Pitch Perfect 2” for an integrated media and marketing campaign.
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Diplomat’s Hagerman to become Michigan Pharmacists Association president
Jennifer Hagerman, senior director of education and quality at Diplomat Pharmacy Inc., this week is set to take the reins as president of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA). The independent specialty pharmacy, the nation’s largest, said Hagerman will start as MPA president on Jan.
Wockhardt introduces easy-to-swallow fexofenadine
Wockhardt USA plans to roll out a private-label version of over-the-counter allergy medication fexofenadine in an easier-to-swallow tablet for 2015 fall allergy season. Wockhardt said Tuesday that its product, a generic equivalent of Chattem Inc.
Actavis, Adamas cleared to market Namzaric
Actavis plc and Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Namzaric, a fixed-dose combination medication for Alzheimer’s disease.
AXE unveils White Label men’s grooming collection
Unilever has expanded its AXE men’s grooming and personal care brand with AXE White Label, which the company describes as a "refined product line" with complex fragrances and sleek packaging for "today’s multifaceted, sophisticated guy.
Teva to release QNASL spray for young children
Early next year, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. plans to launch QNASL 40mcg (beclomethasone dipropionate), an allergy nasal spray for young children.
Holiday retail sales lifted by late shopping surge
A late shopping rush on the weekend before Christmas helped put some twinkle in
Rite Aid enhances rewards in New Year promo
With the new year approaching, Rite Aid Corp. is enabling members of its wellness+ customer loyalty program to earn lifestyle and entertainment awards. Rite Aid said Monday that under the "Happy You Year" promotion, which runs through Jan.
Walgreens shareholders OK Boots transaction
Walgreen Co. shareholders have approved the company’s plan to acquire the remaining interest in strategic global partner Alliance Boots GmbH.
Nexafed meth-deterrent decongestant available at Kmart Pharmacy
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained retail distribution for Nexafed, a pseudoephedrine nasal decongestant with abuse deterrent technology, at Kmart Pharmacy. Acura said Tuesday that Nexafed is being carried in all Kmart in-store pharmacies.
Mylan releases Vivelle-DOT generic
Mylan Inc. has launched its Estradiol Transdermal System (0.025 mg/day, 0.0375 mg/day, 0.05 mg/day, 0.075 mg/day, and 0.1 mg/day twice weekly), a patch medication for menopause symptoms, in the U.S. market.
P&G to sell Camay, Zest soap brands to Unilever
Procter & Gamble Co. plans to sell its Camay and Zest soap brands to Unilever. P&G said Monday that, under the agreement, it’s selling the two soap brands and transferring a manufacturing facility in Mexico to Unilever. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Merger partners Albertsons, Safeway to divest stores
AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons) and Safeway Inc. have agreed to sell 168 stores to four buyers to resolve regulatory issues ahead of their planned merger.
NCPA to CMS: More pharmacy choice for exchange plans
The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed new proposed protections of patient choice of pharmacy and called on federal officials to take additional steps to support broader consumer protection at no added cost.
Walgreens begins fiscal year on high note
Walgreen Co. started its 2015 fiscal year on a positive note by reporting adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter above the high range of analysts’ projections. Walgreens said Tuesday that for the first quarter ended Nov.
PharmaSmart BP kiosks meet clinical ‘gold standard’
A peer-reviewed clinical study recently published in the Journal of the American Society of Hypertension found that routine blood pressure testing on PharmaSmart kiosks "closely approximates" daytime ambulatory blood pressure measurement.