Mylan N.V. has launched fenofibrate tablets 40 mg and 120 mg, a cholesterol-lowering drug, in the United States. Mylan said Wednesday that its fenofibrate product is a generic version of Fenoglide tablets from Santarus.
Former Liberty Medical chairman and chief executive officer Frank Harvey has joined medication therapy management (MTM) service provider Mirixa Corp. as CEO. Mirixa, which announced the appointment Tuesday, said Harvey also will serve on the company’s board of directors.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has retained global independent safety science firm UL to develop and administer a dietary supplement product registry. The online product registry will include full label information for dietary supplements and be accessible via the web.
Mentholatum parent Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. has launched Rohto Ice All-in-One Cooling Eye Drops to address eight symptoms. The product’s mix of fast-acting ingredients promises fast, cooling relief for red, dry, itchy, irritated, burning, gritty, watery and stinging eyes.
Moberg Pharma AB has agreed to acquire New Skin, Fiber Choice and PediaCare from Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. for $40 million. The three brands had net sales of $24.4 million in the year ended March 31.
Kellogg Co. on Monday will debut Kellogg’s NYC, its first-ever permanent cafe, in Times Square. The cafe will feature dishes combining Kellogg’s cereals with distinctive ingredients. Kellogg’s NYC is designed to remind patrons of home and drive new curiosity around cereal.
ECRM has been sold by BV Investment Partners to private equity firm Snow Phipps Group. Financial terms of the agreement, announced Thursday, weren’t disclosed. BV Investment Partners had acquired ECRM in July 2013, at which time Greg Farrar joined ECRM as chief executive officer.
Jakemans Inc. has changed its name to Lanes Brands and announced the acquisition of the Smith Bros. cough and throat drops brand. The U.S.
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals has become a member of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC).
General Mills has promoted Jeffrey Harmening to president and chief operating officer. The food company said Thursday that Harmening, currently executive vice president and COO, will add the president’s title effective July 1 and continue to report to chairman and chief executive officer Ken Powell.
Omnicell Inc. has launched a new marketing program for community pharmacies using its SureMed adherence packaging to help patients stick to their drug regimens.
NBTY Inc.’s Pure Protein nutrition brand has kicked off a marketing campaign that highlights “derailers,” the often unavoidable things that can knock health-conscious, fitness-focused individuals off track. The company said Wednesday that television spots are set to air in July.
Mondelez International has renewed its global partnership with Facebook and moved forward in efforts to make its snacks more healthful.
Impax Laboratories Inc. has agreed to buy a portfolio of generic drug products from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and affiliates of Allergan plc for $586 million.
Sprite is marking Cleveland’s first pro sports championship in 52 years with a limited-edition can spotlighting — who else — LeBron James, the Most Valuable Player in the finals for the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. The Coca-Cola Co. beverage brand said the limited-edition 16-oz.
Sandoz aims to launch five biosimilars of major oncology and immunology biologics across key geographies by 2020.
