Pfizer to acquire pair of meningitis vaccines from GSK
Pfizer Inc. plans to buy GlaxoSmithKline’s quadrivalent meningitis ACWY vaccines, Nimenrix and Mencevax, for about $130 million.
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As Seen On TV rolls out Snackeez DUO
As Seen On TV has introduced the Snackeez DUO, a disposable version of its Snackeez combination beverage/snack cup, a 2015 Product of the Year winner. Ideavillage Products Corp. said Friday that Snackeez DUO comes in a pack of 10 12-ounce beverage cups, 10 six-ounce snack bowls and 10 straws.
McKesson appoints new CIO
Kathy McElligott is joining McKesson Corp. as executive vice president, chief information officer and chief technology officer. McKesson said Monday that McElligott, currently CIO at technology and engineering company Emerson, will start in the new post on July 20.
Nielsen Catalina Solutions sharpens audience segmentation
Nielsen Catalina Solutions (NCS) has introduced Choice Fragmentation, a new approach to audience segmentation that enables brands to identify the most relevant audiences for any marketing goal.
Hershey fine-tunes global team, unveils cost reduction plan
Hershey Co. has made changes to its global leadership team and announced a streamlining initiative aimed at improving productivity.
PrescribeWellness partners with Parata, McKesson
Cloud-based health care platform provider PrescribeWellness has formed partnerships with Parata Systems and McKesson AccessHealth. Announced this week, the partnerships give pharmacists greater capabilities in providing preventive health care and medication management services.
Sandoz releases MS drug Glatopa in U.S.
Sandoz has begun shipment of Glatopa, a one-time daily treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS), in the United States. The Novartis subsidiary said Thursday that the product (glatiramer acetate injection, 20 mg/ml) is the first generic version of Copaxone 20 mg, from Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Degree, NBA champ Stephen Curry team on donation
Unilever deodorant brand Degree is donating $10,000 in the name of brand partner and NBA league MVP Stephen Curry of the world champion Golden State Warriors to ThanksUSA, a nonprofit that provides college, technical and vocational school need-based scholarships for the children and spouses of U.S.
Piping Rock Health Products introduces Nature’s Truth
Piping Rock Health Products has launched Nature’s Truth LLC, which will be the company’s vitamin and dietary supplement wholesale brand for the food, drug, mass merchant and warehouse club retail channel.
Impax’s Zomig Nasal Spray OK’d as pediatric migraine treatment
Impax Specialty Pharma’s Zomig Nasal Spray has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in children ages 12 and older for the acute treatment of migraine. Parent company Impax Laboratories Inc.
Acura licenses meth-resistant PSE technology to Bayer
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. has licensed its methamphetamine-resistant pseudoephedrine (PSE) technology to Bayer Healthcare LLC for use in future products.
FDA takes action against trans fat in food
To eliminate trans fat in processed foods, the Food and Drug Administration has called on food manufacturers to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from products over the next three years.
KISS teams up with celebrity beauty experts
KISS Products Inc. has renewed its partnership with celebrity manicurist Gina Edwards and announced a new partnership with celebrity makeup artist Marni Burton.
Pantene signs Selena Gomez as brand ambassador
Procter & Gamble Co. has signed up singer and actress Selena Gomez as an ambassador for its Pantene hair care brand. P&G said Monday that Gomez will be featured in Pantene’s “Strong Is Beautiful” promotional campaign slated to launch in August.
Hallmark caters to LGBT shoppers at Walgreens store
Hallmark Cards Inc. plans to unveil a merchandising concept catering to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) customers at a Walgreens drug store in San Francisco.
Ansell’s SKYN makes foray into personal lubricants
Ansell has expanded its SKYN Collection with the debut of two new personal lubricants, SKYN Natural Feel and SKYN Maximum Performance, and the SKYN Elite Condom.