Johnson & Johnson plans to buy Alios BioPharma Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for viral diseases, for $1.75 billion in cash. J&J said Tuesday that the acquisition will bolster its current pipeline for viral diseases.
By popular demand, Sprite has brought back its Sprite Cranberry and Sprite Cranberry Zero flavors as it heads into the holiday season. The Coca-Cola Co.
Perrigo Co. plc plans to acquire the women’s health care business of Lumara Health Inc. Perrigo said Tuesday that the $82 million cash deal expands its specialty drug portfolio to include extended topical products in the women’s health.
Dana Anderson has been promoted to senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Mondelez International.
Michele Scannavini has stepped down as Coty Inc. chief executive officer and resigned from the company’s board of directors. Michele Scannavini Coty said Monday that Scannavini’s departure was due to personal reasons.
Profoot Inc. has kicked off what the company calls its largest integrated marketing campaign.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has rolled out levalbuterol inhalation solution, a bronchodilator medication. The company said Wednesday that its levalbuterol inhalation product is a generic version of Xopenex (levalbuterol hydrochloride) from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Dr.
Skin care brand Olay has made actress Katie Holmes its first global brand ambassador. Procter & Gamble Co.
Zim’s has expanded its product roster with the introduction of Zim’s Advanced Vapor Rub. Perfecta Products Inc., the maker of the brand, said Wednesday that the vapor rub come in two forms: a traditional jar and a four-ounce tube with a no mess, easy-on applicator. The company noted that the tube
LDI Ltd. has acquired UltiMed Inc., a manufacturer of injection-related devices for the consumer, institutional and veterinary markets. Terms of the acquisition agreement weren’t disclosed.
The Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group have made a commitment to reduce the amount of calories that Americans consume from their beverages.
AmerisourceBergen Corp. division Innomar Strategies has begun providing U.S. manufacturers access to the Canadian health care market through its new 160,000-square-foot distribution center and wholesale/import expertise.
Procter & Gamble Co. has prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit involving its Crest Whitestrips tooth whitening product. P&G said Tuesday that the U.S.
Lannett Co. has started rolling out its recently approved oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution (100 mg per 5 ml) earlier than expected.
Donald Knauss and Susan Salka have been named as new independent directors at McKesson Corp. The pharmaceutical distribution giant said Monday that the appointments of Knauss and Salka are effective Oct. 20.
Eli Lilly and Co. has been cleared to market Trulicity, a medication for type 2 diabetes. Lilly said Thursday Trulicity (dulaglutide) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
