Allergan Inc. plans to acquire MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at about $958 million. The drug companies said Tuesday evening that the transaction will be done through a cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. The per-share cash offer price represents a 60% premium over
The National Community Pharmacists Association has sponsored an advertisement that calls on Congress to support pro-patient, pro-pharmacist policies.
A poll from the University of Michigan finds that most parents aren’t very concerned about the misuse of narcotic pain medicines by children and teens.
Lupin Ltd. is set to market levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets (0.1 mg/0.02 mg), an oral contraceptive, in the United States. The India-based drug maker said Tuesday that its subsidiary Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Walgreen Co. has enlisted data and measurement tools from SCIO Health Analytics to help employers get optimal benefit from the drug chain’s workplace health centers.
Schick has expanded its Hydro razor lineup for men and women with the launch of Schick Hydro 5 Disposables and Schick Hydro Silk Disposables.
A trio of products from Lansinoh Laboratories Inc. have received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval.
In the wake of some key acquisitions, H.D. Smith has established a new specialty pharmaceutical organization and promoted six executives. The drug wholesaler said Tuesday that it has created H.D.
Tony Clement, president of Canada’s Treasury Board, has announced proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations that are expected to cut red tape for Canadian pharmacies.
Sanofi Canada has introduced Allerject, which it called the first and only "talking" epinephrine auto-injector in Canada, as a new option for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.
Jennifer Sepull has joined Kimberly-Clark Corp. as chief information officer and vice president of IT services. The company said Monday that Sepull reports to Mark Buthman, senior vice president and chief financial officer. She comes to Kimberly-Clark from American Honda Motor Co.
Glenn Kraiss, retired executive vice president of store operations for Walgreen Co., died Friday at age 79. A Walgreens spokesman said Monday that Kraiss’ career with the drug chain spanned 50 years to his retirement in 1999. He resided in Fountain Hills, Ariz., during his retirement.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has added international checkout and global shipping capabilities to more than 200 countries.
Ontario pharmacists have given a thumbs-down to Canada’s plan to hold down pricing for some common generic drugs.
United Airlines has opened a Walgreens-managed employee health clinic at O’Hare International Airport.
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to president and chief merchandising officer.
