Moberg Pharma is expanding North American retail distribution of its Kerasal Neurocream, a topical analgesic for foot pain, with a bigger presence for the product at the largest U.S. drug chain.
Topical BioMedics Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Topricin Foot Therapy Cream at Walgreens, the nation’s largest drug chain. The company said Friday that Walgreens will carry Topricin Foot Therapy Cream in the diabetes care section of its nearly 9,000 drug stores.
Horizon Pharma USA Inc. plans to acquire the U.S. rights for Vimovo (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release tablets from Pozen Inc. Pozen said Tuesday that under its agreement with AstraZeneca AB and Horizon Pharma USA, Horizon will acquire the U.S.
Coty Inc. has announced the retirement of OPI founder and chief executive officer George Schaeffer. The beauty care giant said Thursday that Schaeffer will continue to work with OPI’s management team in a newly created role as OPI’s strategic board adviser.
Actavis plc announced that it has completed the restructuring of its U.S. Specialty Brands sales organization in the wake of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis said Wednesday that Actavis Specialty Brands will have a sales organization of about 750 U.S.
Organic bottled tea maker HONEST Tea is now offering Unsweet Lemon Tea nationally. The company said Wednesday that the the unsweetened, zero-calorie beverage, which is brewed with USDA organic, Fair Trade Certified tea leaves from India, is flavored with organic lemon extract and is available in 16.
Bai Brands, makers of the Bai 5 line of natural beverages, has entered a distribution agreement with Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. The companies said Tuesdayt that they will now partner in most major markets after having worked together over the last two years in select markets across the country.
The shareholders of Elan Corp. plc have approved the company’s acquisition by Perrigo Co. Ireland-based Elan said Monday that the approval came via two special meetings of shareholders: a special court-ordered meeting and an extraordinary general meeting.
Mylan Inc. has launched dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules (30 mg), a medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The company said Monday that the product, launched by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has made changes in its senior management team as part of a plan to evolve its business model, in which it’s creating a global, integrated commercial organization and expanding the scope of its finance organization.
Akorn Inc. plans to acquire the U.S. rights to three branded ophthalmic products from Merck & Co. Akorn said Friday that the move includes product rights obtained through the acquisition of Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Merck, for $52.8 million in cash.
The board of Kimberly-Clark Corp. has authorized management to explore a potential tax-free spinoff of the company’s health care business. Kimberly-Clark said Thursday that a spinoff of K-C Health Care would create a stand-alone, publicly traded health care company with about $1.
Televisa Publishing + Digital publications Vanidades and Cosmopolitan en Español have teamed up with Unilever to offer Divina Latina, an in-store shopping program at CVS/pharmacy stores that caters to Hispanic women.
Procter & Gamble Co. has announced the retirement of three senior executives and the departure of another. The consumer products giant said Wednesday that Dimitri Panayotopoulos, vice chairman and advisor to chairman and chief executive officer A.G. Lafley, is slated to retire effective Jan.
Parata Systems held its first Innovation Summit, a two-day event where industry leaders and professionals exchanged ideas about the role of pharmacists in today’s changing health care system.
PRO-NRG Flavored Protein Water from Sante Pur Solutions LLC is in full distribution at all Walgreens drug stores. The company said Tuesday that Flavored Protein Water can be found in most supplement and energy sections of Walgreens stores.
