David Kennedy has been named interim chief executive officer at Revlon Inc. with the departure of CEO Alan Ennis. Revlon said Wednesday that Ennis is leaving the cosmetics and beauty care giant to pursue other interests.
Actavis has formed a new board of directors with the completion of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis and Dublin-based Warner Chilcott closed the $8.5 billion stock-for-stock deal Tuesday and have combined under a new company incorporated in Ireland.
EcoTools has introduced new, Halloween-inspired makeup looks using false lashes that are completely hypo-allergenic.
Merck is implementing a multiyear plan to sharpen its commercial and research-and-development focus, an effort that the drug maker said will entail a redesigned operating model and cost reductions including 8,500 job cuts. The company said Tuesday that it expects to realize $2.
The National Community Pharmacists Association is participating in an initiative to form a pharmacist care network across Missouri.
Aquafina has unveiled a new line of sparkling water beverages and liquid water enhancers.
Hershey Co. is introducing eight new items for its roster of Halloween treats.
Later this month, Bartell Drugs plans to open one of its largest stores in the Greenwood neighborhood of north central Seattle. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said Tuesday that the store, which replaces a smaller location, is slated to open its doors on Oct.
The Medicus Group, in which Canadian drug chain Jean Coutu Group owns a 50% stake, is acquiring Oxybec Sante-Confort, a Quebec-based provider of home care products and services. Under the deal announced Monday, Jean Coutu Group and Medicus’ owning Bleau family will each own 47.
With open enrollment for Medicare Part D approaching, Rite Aid Corp. plans to again offer its Medicare Advisor tool to help seniors compare and select a Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP). The drug chain said Tuesday that Medicare Advisor will be provided in stores and online for the Oct. 15 to
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has served nearly 400,000 children through its partnership with Vitamin Angels, a nonprofit group that raises funds to help at-risk populations gain access to life-saving and life-changing micronutrients.
Health benefits provider WellPoint Inc. announced that it has launched a preferred pharmacy network for most Medicare drug plans in 2014. The company said Tuesday that the preferred pharmacy network encompasses Rite Aid, Walmart and Kroger Co.
The message of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) as it kicks off the annual American Pharmacists Month campaign is ringing truer as the nation’s health care landscape is set to change.
Walgreen Co. reported a surge in earnings and record sales for its 2013 fiscal year, fueled in part by a strong fourth quarter. Walgreens said Tuesday that it closed out the year ended Aug. 31 with sales of $72.2 billion, up 0.8% from $71.6 billion last year. Net earnings for the year
James Beer has joined McKesson Corp. as executive vice president and chief financial officer. The pharmaceutical distributor said Monday that Beer is slated to start at the company on Oct. 9.
The Irish High Court has approved Actavis Inc.’s $8.5 billion deal to acquire Dublin-based Warner Chilcott. The pharmaceutical companies said Monday that they have now obtained all regulatory approvals need to wrap up the transaction.
