Opposition has surfaced to the effort by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to own and operate ".pharmacy," a new generic top-level domain (gTLD) for online sellers of prescription drugs. NABP applied for the .
Endo Health Solutions Inc. has announced the departure of Julie McHugh, chief operating officer, and Alan Levin, executive vice president and chief financial officer. The pharmaceutical and health care products company said Wednesday that McHugh’s departure is effective immediately.
Mylan Specialty L.P. is partnering with a roster of pro baseball teams to host Allergy Awareness games at select stadiums across the country.
Perrigo Co. has received final approval for trospium chloride extended-release capsules (60 mg), a medication for overactive bladder. The company said Wednesday that the product, which has begun shipping, is the generic version of Sanctura XR from Allergan.
TABS Group Inc. has entered an agreement to provide promotion optimization services to over-the-counter health products company Prestige Brands Inc.
Cracker Jack has introduced two new flavors, added more peanuts and "modernized" the prizes for its iconic caramel corn snack.
Retailer participation for the inaugural Total Store Expo is shaping up to be stronger than the events it’s combining, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Stop & Shop and Giant Food of Landover, Md., have initiated prescription drug savings card programs.
The National Community Pharmacists Association aims to help independent pharmacies enter the digital realm through a new partnership with pharmacy media network RxWiki Inc. Tarrytown Pharmacy in Austin, Texas, has seen its Facebook audience more than double via the RxWiki solution.
The Jean Coutu Group plans to relocate its headquarters and distribution center in Longueuil, Quebec, to larger, more modern facilities that will be built in Varennes.
Care Pharmacies has joined the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) as a founding corporate member.
AstraZeneca plans to buy Omthera Pharmaceuticals, a Princeton, N.J.-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on medications for dyslipidemia. Under the deal announced Tuesday, London-based AstraZeneca said it’s acquiring Omthera for $12.
A federal appeals court has denied a request for a review of an earlier decision that cleared the way for Calfornia to implement reimbursement cuts for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) said the U.S.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. is acquiring Bausch+Lomb Holdings Inc. for $8.7 billion in cash. With the deal, announced on Monday, Bausch+Lomb will retain its name and become a division of Valeant.
Vaseline has teamed up with actress and author Nia Vardalos in a promotional campaign for its Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer 360-degree spray lotion.
Cool Gear International has launched its new coolgearcan, designed to help keep beverages cold, in CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. The coolgearcan is available in more than 50 designs.
