Mylan makes bid to acquire Perrigo for $29 billion
Mylan N.V. has made an unsolicited bid to acquire Dublin, Ireland-based Perrigo Co. plc in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $29 billion.
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Rite Aid finishes fiscal year on a high note
A tax break added to healthy gains in earnings for the 2015 fourth quarter and fiscal year at Rite Aid Corp., which also saw a strong sales performance for both periods. Net income for the fourth quarter and full year were lifted by a reduction of the deferred tax asset valuation
Reed’s sparkling juices roll out to Rite Aid stores
Natural soda maker Reed’s Inc. has made its Sonoma Sparklers sparkling juices available exclusively at Rite Aid drug stores nationwide.
Inergetics’ Bikini Ready, SlimTrim to hit shelves at Lewis Drug
Inergetics Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Bikini Ready Lifestyle and SlimTrim dietary supplement products at Lewis Drug.
Mylan releases Generess Fe generic in U.S.
Mylan N.V. has launched norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets (0.8 mg/0.025 mg) and ferrous fumarate chewable tablets (75 mg) in the United States.
Depend, Poise unveil new women’s incontinence products
Kimberly-Clark has introduced new women’s incontinence products for its Depend and Poise brands.
Below-cost reimbursements pinch pharmacists
Below-cost reimbursements continue to squeeze community pharmacies in the wake of generic drug price spikes over a year ago, a new survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association finds.
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.
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.