Rite Aid ends year with strong comp-store gain
For the four weeks ended Dec. 27, same-store sales at Rite Aid rose 5.3% year over year, up slightly from 5.1% in November.
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CeraVe to expand skin care lineup
Early next year, Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America plans to add four new products to its CeraVe skin care line. CeraVe’s new products include the Skin Renewing Cream Serum, Skin Renewing Night Cream, Renewing SA Cleanser and Hydrating Cleanser Bar.
Topical BioMedics launches fibromyalgia pain relief cream
Topical BioMedics has introduced MyPainAway Fibro Cream, a new topical pain reliever for people with fibromyalgia. The company said Thursday that MyPainAway Fibro Cream is being launched exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores in the analgesics aisle.
Once again, CVS succeeds in reinventing itself
Throughout the course of its history, CVS Health has demonstrated the ability to adapt to changes in the marketplace. Larry Merlo introduces CVS Health as the company’s new corporate identity.
Johnson & Johnson names consumer worldwide chairman
Johnson & Johnson has hired former Procter & Gamble Co. executive Jorge Mesquita as worldwide chairman for the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies. J&J said Wednesday that Mesquita is slated to start in the new position on Dec. 15.
Generic Celebrex products hit the market
In the wake of patent settlements with Pfizer Inc. earlier this year, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Mylan Inc. and Actavis plc have rolled out generic versions of the blockbuster anti-inflammatory pain relief drug Celebrex.
Topical BioMedics “Get Gout Relief” Initiative
the formulators of Topricin—is helping doctors and patients have more options and better tools to create improved treatment protocols for gout and other ailments. It now offers help to those who suffer with gout with its “Get Gout
Coty announces redesigned website
Coty Inc. plans to launch a revamped Coty.com as the company’s flagship website, along with a new employee intranet dubbed "The House." The fragrance and beauty care company said the new Coty.
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Mirixa teams up with PioneerRx
Mirixa Corp. plans to establish integration with PioneerRx, a rapidly growing pharmacy system provider. The pharmacy-based patient care network said Tuesday that the integration is already being used in pharmacies across the country.
Natrol wraps up sale to Aurobindo
Nutritional supplement maker Natrol Inc. has closed its agreement to be acquired by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. (APUSA) for $132.5 million. Natrol said late Monday that APUSA, a subsidiary of India-based generic drug and active pharmaceutical ingredient maker Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
Brownmed acquires baby care company NuRoo
Brownmed has acquired baby care manufacturer NüRoo Inc., whose products are designed to foster the bond between mother and baby. Financial terms of the acquisition weren’t disclosed.
Moberg to debut new Kerasal Nail product nationally at CVS
Moberg Pharma AB has rolled out Kerasal Nail Fungal Nail Repair, an extension of its Kerasal Nail product line. Moberg said CVS/pharmacy will be the first national drug chain to sell Kerasal Nail Fungal Nail Repair. Plans call for the product to launch in about 5,500 CVS drug stores in January.
Nozoil Nasal Spray Product Availability Expands
Nozoil® Nasal Spray Product Availability Expands and Samples Offered to Consumers While product availability for Nozoil® Nasal Spray grows, consumers have the opportunity to try before they buy through the McKeon Products free sample giveaway program.
Perrigo Pennsaid generic
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