Mylan to introduce new Symfi HIV treatment
Global pharmaceutical company Mylan N.V. recently announced that it will introduce in the U.S. a third cost-saving HIV combination. The U.S.
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Tom’s of Maine to donate $1 million to protect freshwater
Tom’s of Maine, a leading maker of natural personal care products, is taking action to make a positive impact on the environment, and will donate $1,000,000 in 2018 to The Natu re Conservancy to help turn the tide toward better protecting, preserving and restoring our nation’s freshwater.
Cirillo named president at myMatrixx
Express Scripts Holding Company announced that Mike Cirillo has been named president of myMatrixx, an Express Scripts company. He will replace Artemis Emslie, who will stay with myMatrixx until the end of May to assist with the transition.
GSK to buy out Novartis in consumer health joint venture
GlaxoSmithKline plc plans to buy Novartis’ 36.5% stake in their consumer health care joint venture for $13 billion. Under the agreement announced Tuesday, Novartis’ shares in the joint venture will be canceled, and the joint venture will pay the buyout price to Novartis.
Johnson & Johnson announces CFO succession
Dominic Caruso, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Johnson & Johnson, is slated to retire this fall and be succeeded by Joseph Wolk.
Rembrandt 1 Week Whitening Kit rolls out to stores
Ranir LLC has launched the Rembrandt 1 Week Whitening Kit, formulated to provide faster results for consumers looking to whiten their teeth.
Dr. Sheffield’s adds activated charcoal toothpaste
Sheffield Pharmaceuticals has expanded its Dr. Sheffield’s Certified Natural Toothpaste line with an activated charcoal toothpaste. Dr.
Dr. Reddy’s releases store-brand version of Xyzal Allergy 24HR
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets 5 mg, an over-the-counter allergy medication, in the U.S. market. Dr. Reddy’s said its levocetirizine dihydrochloride tablets are a generic version of Xyzal Allergy 24HR Tablets from Chattem-Sanofi. The 5-mg Dr.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey hair care collection debuts
Hair care brand Creme of Nature introduces Pure Honey, a collection of eight moisture-infusing products for all hair textures.
Amneal launches two generics
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched two generic drugs, including first-to-market erythromycin tablets.
Reese introduces Pinworm Itch Relief Wipes
Reese Pharmaceutical Co. has expanded its product lineup with Reese’s Pinworm Itch Relief Wipes, a new treatment for pinworm itch.
L’Oréal rolls out personalized skin care service
Looking at meeting the diverse beauty care needs of consumers, L’Oréal has introduced its latest technological advancement, a personalized skin care service called SkinCeuticals CUSTOM D.O.S.E, at Fast Company’s Grill in Austin this past weekend.
Ex-GSK CEO Andrew Witty to take helm at Optum
Former GlaxoSmithKline plc chief executive officer Sir Andrew Witty has been named CEO of Optum, the health services, technology and pharmacy benefits management unit of health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group. Plans call for Witty to start as Optum CEO on July 1.
Perrigo readies store-brand Mucinex DM Maximum Strength
Perrigo Co. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market over-the-counter guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hydrobromide extended-release tablets 1200 mg/60 mg, an expectorant and cough suppressant.
Ideavillage’s Finishing Touch adds Flawless Colors to lineup
Ideavillage Products Corp. has expanded its Finishing Touch Flawless women’s facial hair removal device line with the Flawless Colors collection. The Finishing Touch Flawless facial hair removal device made its debut in white last June, rapidly becoming an Amazon.
Flu fears hoist sales of hand cleaner products
Sales of hand cleaner products, particularly hand sanitizer and hand wipes, have jumped since the start of the year, driven by the severe U.S. flu season, according to market research firm The NPD Group. NPD said Monday that hand cleaner sales at retail surged 16% year over year to $83.6 million in