AstraZeneca ships Bydureon Pen to pharmacies
AstraZeneca has rolled out the Bydureon Pen (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension, 2 mg), a treatment for type 2 diabetes, available to U.S. pharmacies.
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Boogies Be Gone! Breathe Easier nasal aspirator hits shelves at Navarro
Pediatric Innovations has gained retail distribution for its Boogies Be Gone! Breathe Easier Nasal Aspirator for infants at Navarro Discount Pharmacy. Navarro, recently acquired by CVS Health, has 33 drug stores throughout the Miami area.
Endo launches Fortesta Gel authorized generic
Endo International plc has shipped what it calls the first and only generic 2% topical testosterone gel. The company said Monday that the product, an authorized generic version of Fortesta Gel, is distributed by Qualitest and promoted by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FC2 Female Condom gets new packaging
The Female Health Co. has unveiled new packaging for its FC2 Female Condom in the United States. The company said Tuesday that the new look marks Global Female Condom Day on Sept. 16, in which events around the world will raise awareness and availability of the female condom.
Teva releases generic version of Baraclude
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has launched entecavir tablets (0.5 mg and 1 mg), an antiviral medication, in the United States. Teva said Thursday that its product is the generic equivalent of Baraclude tablets, marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Hershey seeks successor to retiring CFO
David Tacka, senior vice president and chief financial officer at The Hershey Co., plans to retire at the end of this year. Hershey said late Wednesday that it has engaged a leading executive search firm to conduct a national search for a successor to Tacka, who assumed the CFO role at the
Dr. Pepper Snapple plans to buy distributor, bottler
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to acquire Davis Beverage Group and Davis Bottling Co. Dr. Pepper Snapple said late Wednesday that the company and Davis have begun due diligence and aim to close the sale in the fourth quarter.
PharmaSmart unveils next-gen biometric kiosk after retail pilot
PharmaSmart International Inc. has introduced its next-generation biometric kiosk, the Model PS2000 Destination, following a pilot at Mariano’s, a Chicago-area food and drug chain. A pharmacy patient uses the PharmaSmart PS2000 biometric kiosk at a Mariano’s store.
Vicks enters allergy category with QlearQuil
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Vicks cold, cough and flu brand has made a foray into the allergy relief category with the launch of QlearQuil.
Lysol teams up with NFL legend Jerry Rice
Lysol has enlisted National Football League hall-of-famer Jerry Rice as the disinfectant and household cleaning brand’s first Healthy Habits Coach.
Hershey brand update includes new logo
The Hershey Co. has updated its corporate brand and unveiled a new company logo. The new Hershey Co. corporate logo.
Energizer unveils exec teams following household, personal care split
Energizer Holdings Inc. has announced the expected executive leadership teams of the Personal Care and Household Products businesses following the planned separation of Energizer next summer. Energizer said late Thursday that the spinoff of the two business is slated to take place by July 1, 2015.
CCA divests Mega-T weight-loss brand
CCA Industries Inc. has sold its weight-loss business, marketed under the Mega-T brand, to a group formed by Casla Partners Capital Fund I, LP. Financial terms of the transaction, announced late Thursday, weren’t disclosed.
SoloHealth Station tops 40 million consumer engagements
SoloHealth’s SoloHealth Station health and wellness kiosk has exceeded the 40 million mark in consumer engagements, averaging almost 130,000 users per day. The company said Friday that its health station is drawing about 10 million users per quarter and projecting 40 million annually.
Kao USA exec promoted to vice president of sales
John Sullivan has been named vice president of sales at Kao USA. The beauty care and personal care company said Friday that Sullivan, who will start in the new post Jan. 1, replaces Paul Nunnari, who has been appointed as president of Kao Canada.
Forest Labs releases depression drug Fetzima
Forest Laboratories Inc. has rolled out Fetzima extended-release capsules, a medication for major depressive disorder (MDD), to U.S. pharmacies.