Robert Gamgort, chief executive officer of Pinnacle Foods Inc., is leaving the company next month to join Keurig Green Mountain Inc. as CEO. Plans call for Gamgort to take the helm as CEO at Keurig on May 2. He will replace Brian Kelley, who will become vice chairman of the board. Keurig
Perrigo Co. plc and Allergan plc have begun shipping 1,200-mg guaifenesin extended-release tablets, an expectorant, to retail and wholesale customers.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has received final approval from the Food & Drug Administration for raloxifene hydrochloride tablet. Glenmark said Wednesday that its raloxifene product is a generic equivalent of Evista tablets (60 mg) from Eli Lilly and Co.
The Advanced Systems Division of pharmacy automation provider Innovation partnered with the Binghamton University Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (BU WISE) on a thesis paper published in the journal Expert Systems With Applications (ESWA).
Tec Labs has introduced Tecnu Bites & Stings Medicated Itch and Pain Relief Wipes, which feature a new technology for treating insect bites and bee stings. The company said Wednesday that each wipe has one side that is textured and one that is smooth, a feature trademarked as Tecnu Textures.
Camber Pharmaceuticals has launched two new generic drug products. The company has released simvastatin tablets, a cholesterol-lowering medication, in strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg.
Creme of Nature has introduced its new and improved Certified Natural Ingredients product line of three natural ingredient families.
Nutritional supplements maker Twinlab Consolidated Holdings Inc. has named Naomi Whittel as president and chief executive officer. Twinlab said Whittel takes the reins from Tom Tolworthy, who is leaving the company to pursue other ventures.
Dr. Fresh LLC’s Firefly children’s oral care brand has added to its Star Wars product roster with the Stormtrooper 3D Character Toothbrush. Dr.
Health and beauty aids industry veteran Ted Peterson, a former Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) executive, has formed CPG Linkages LLC, a business consulting firm.
J. Michael Pearson is slated to step down as chief executive officer of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., which has begun a search for a new CEO.
The L’Oréal USA Multi-Cultural Beauty Division has announced two appointments in marketing communications. L’Oréal said Friday that Vivianna Blanch has been named vice president of integrated consumer communications, and Crystal Thompson has been hired as director of public relations.
Tri State Distribution has launched 1-2-3 Systems, which the company described as a “breakthrough” prescription packaging solution for helping patients adhere to their medications.
Perfecta Products Inc. has expanded its Zim’s line of topical health and skin care products with Zim’s Max-Arnica, a roll-on homeopathic pain reliever.
Sir Andrew Witty, chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc, plans to retire from the company next year. GSK announced Witty’s retirement Thursday in releasing its 2015 annual report to shareholders. Plans call for Witty to step down from the CEO post on March 31, 2017.
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has elected officers and members to its board of directors. CHPA said Wednesday that Patrick Lockwood-Taylor, vice president of Personal Health Care North America and Digestive Wellness Design for Procter & Gamble Co.
