Banana Boat extends sunscreen lineup
Energizer Personal Care has launched Banana Boat Protect & Hydrate and Banana Boat Sport Performance CoolZone sunscreen lotions.
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Valeant ups offer to acquire Obagi Medical
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has increased its offer to purchase Obagi Medical Products after Merz Pharma Group made a larger bid for the company. Valeant and Obagi said Wednesday that under an amended agreement, Valeant raised its tender offer to acquire Obagi from $19.
Walgreens’ same-store sales improve in March
Increased sales in the front end helped Walgreen Co. post a slight gain in same-store sales for March. Walgreens said Wednesday that comparable-store sales in March edged up 0.7%, an improvement from a 0.6% decline in February.
‘Specialty pharmacy’ being confused with ‘compounding,’ group says
The Specialty Pharmacy Association of America (SPAARx) is launching a national advocacy initiative to clarify the differences between specialty pharmacy and compounding.
Mscripts unveils mobile platform for McKesson’s EnterpriseRx
Mscripts has made availabile a certified mobile pharmacy platform for the EnterpriseRx pharmacy management system from McKesson Pharmacy Systems & Automation.
Cardinal, APhA present GenerationRx Awards
The Cardinal Health Foundation and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) have announced the recipients of GenerationRx Awards.
Walgreens sweetens health incentives in Balance Rewards
Walgreen Co. is giving members of its Balance Rewards loyalty program more incentive to better their health. On Tuesday, Walgreens announced additional health-related activities and goal tracking that will enable Balance Rewards members to earn more points.
Rite Aid allergy initiative includes screenings
Rite Aid Corp. is helping customers get a handle on their allergy symptoms this spring via free health screenings and some expert advice.
AmerisourceBergen to divest contract packaging business
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to sell AndersonBrecon, its contract packaging business, to an investor group led by Frazier Healthcare in a $308 million cash deal. The agreement, announced Tuesday, marks the second divestiture by AmerisourceBergen within less than a week.
MinuteClinic teams up with San Diego health system
MinuteClinic has entered into a clinical affiliation with Sharp HealthCare, one of Southern California’s largest integrated health systems.
Walgreens steps up renewable energy effort in Colo.
Walgreen Co. has expanded its renewable energy initiative to Colorado with SolarCity, a provider of clean energy. SolarCity said Monday that over the coming months, it plans to deploy solar systems at 22 Walgreens drug stores in 14 cities in Colorado.
CVS elects former J&J CEO Weldon to board
Former Johnson & Johnson chairman and chief executive officer William Weldon has been named to the CVS Caremark Corp. board of directors. In an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, CVS said its board has elected Weldon to serve as a director.
American Greetings to go private
American Greetings Corp. is being taken private by its founding family.
Dr. Reddy’s launches Zenatane
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has introduced Zenatane (isotretinoin capsules), an acne medication, in strengths of 20 mg and 40 mg. The company said Friday that its product is a therapeutically equivalent generic version of Hoffman-LaRoche’s Accutane (isotretinoin capsules) in the U.S.
AmLactin Cerapeutic Restoring Body Lotion debuts in stores
AmLactin Alpha-Hydroxy Skin Care has introduced AmLactin Cerapeutic Restoring Body Lotion, which it said is formulated with the "power couple" of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and essential ceramides.
Mission Pharmacal releases flavored prednisolone solution
Mission Pharmacal Co. is rolling out a flavored prednisolone oral solution for the treatment of severe asthma attacks, particularly in children. The company said Wednesday that its grape-flavored Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution 25mg/5 ml product has been released in some U.S.