Correction: Camber’s esomeprazole (20 mg/40mg) are blue capsules
Chain Drug Review incorrectly ran an advertisement in its Nov. 22, 2015, print issue that inaccurately pictured Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s 20-mg and 40-mg esomeprazole capsules.
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PharmaSmart, Astrup Drug partner in BP pilot
Blood pressure kiosk maker PharmaSmart took part in a pilot with Astrup Drug’s Sterling Pharmacy and nonprofit health group HealthPartners to show the potential of community pharmacists in helping patients with hypertension.
Prestige Brands to acquire DenTek
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire DenTek Oral Care Inc. from investment firm TSG Consumer Partners LLC for $225 million in cash.
Pfizer to acquire Allergan for $160 billion
Pfizer Inc. plans to acquire Allergan Inc. for about $160 billion in the biggest deal ever in the health care sector. Pfizer said Monday that the transaction will allow the New York-based drug giant to relocate to Ireland to cut its U.S. tax burden. “The proposed combination of Pfizer
AmerisourceBergen’s Collis to become chairman
Steven Collis, president and chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen Corp., has been named to succeed Richard Gozon as chairman. The company said Wednesday that Collis is slated to become chairman upon Gozon’s retirement at AmerisourceBergen’s annual shareholders meeting on March 3, 2016.
Global drug spending to climb steadily
More than half of the world’s population will live in countries where medicine use will exceed one dose per person per day by 2020, up from 31% a decade ago, as the “medicine use gap” between developed and pharmerging markets narrows, the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics projects.
Wrigley, Mars Chocolate identify store ‘transaction zones’
Leading candy brands Wrigley and Mars Chocolate have provided some merchandising insights that give retailers guidance on in-store placement that better reflects the habits of today’s on-the-go shoppers. The Mars Inc.
Perrigo shareholders nix Mylan bid
Shareholders of Perrigo Co. plc have rejected a hostile bid by Mylan N.V. to acquire the company in a deal valued at about $27 billion. Perrigo said Friday that shareholders holding more than 60% of its outstanding shares declined to tender into Mylan’s offer by the 8 a.m. ET deadline. The offer
AB InBev, SABMiller strike deal to merge
Beer giants Anheuser-Busch InBev has reached an agreement to acquire SABMiller plc in a deal valued at about $108 billion. Clearing the way for the agreement was a deal for SABMiller to sell its 58% stake in its MillerCoors LLC joint venture to partner Molson Coors Brewing Co. for $12 billion.
N.J. governor signs biosimilars legislation
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has approved legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic drugs, drawing praise from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and BioNJ, a state biotechnology organization.
Hershey unveils Kisses Deluxe Chocolates
Hershey Co. has launched Kisses Deluxe Chocolates, which the company calls “the largest innovation in 25 years from one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands.
Glenmark cleared to market Lotrisone generic
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has received approval from the Food & Drug Administration for clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream 1%/0.05%, a topical antifungal medication.
AmerisourceBergen closes PharMEDium acquisition
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has finalized its acquisition of PharMEDium Healthcare Holdings Inc., a national provider of outsourced compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) to acute care hospitals. AmerisourceBergen announced the $2.
Camber goes live with new website
Camber Pharmaceuticals has launched a redesigned website that it said is more user- and device-friendly. The drug maker said Thursday that the revamped site, at camberpharma.
Higi in campaign to promote diabetes awareness
Health station maker higi has partnered with the American Diabetes Association for “Eat Well, America!”, a consumer education campaign on how to include diabetes-fighting foods and beverages into daily life.
Conceivex rolls out Conception Kit to pharmacies
Conceivex Inc. has released the Conception Kit at-home fertility system, which allows couples to determine the optimal time to get pregnant, to leading pharmacy retailers.