Bayer Consumer Health makes pair of appointments
Next week, Brenda Raphael is slated to take the reins as senior vice president and general manager of the therapeutics business unit of Bayer Consumer Health commercial operations for North America.
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McKesson CEO agrees opioid crisis is national emergency
McKesson Corp. chairman and chief executive officer John Hammergren has endorsed President Donald Trump’s plan to designate the opioid abuse crisis as a national emergency.
Waterpik Complete Care 5.0 packs oral care punch
Waterpik said it has created the “ultimate one-two punch” in oral care with the rollout of the Waterpik Complete Care 5.0 system. Complete Care 5.
TABS Analytics buys CPG data specialist Pivotstream
TABS Analytics has acquired Pivotstream Inc., a Seattle-based global data analytics firm. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. In announcing the deal this week, TABS said the Pivotstream platform will be a core component of its service offerings going forward.
Sunovion ships Seebri Neohaler to pharmacies
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released Seebri Neohaler Inhalation Powder (glycopyrrolate 15.6 mcg), a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to U.S. pharmacies. Sunovion said Thursday that it entered into an exclusive license agreement with Novartis for the U.S.
Crossmark tabbed as Walmart preferred service provider
Sales and marketing specialist Crossmark Inc. has been selected by Walmart as a preferred service provider.
American Greetings unveils Costume Critters collection
American Greetings is spicing up its Halloween card lineup with the new Costume Critters collection. Each card in the Costume Critters line features cute photo pets who sing and dance to their own theme songs in “spooky-sweet” costumes, American Greetings said.
CRN creates Supplement OWL advisory board
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has formed an advisory board for the Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) dietary supplement product registry.
Aurobindo releases Nexium 24HR generic
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received Food and Drug Administration approval to manufacture over-the-counter 20-mg esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules, an antacid.
Gillette kicks off pilot of Treo assisted shaving razor
Gillette has launched a three-month pilot for Treo, described as the first-ever assisted shaving razor. The Procter & Gamble shaving brand this week invited U.S. and U.K. consumers to request a product sample at the new GilletteTreo.com website.
Amneal, Impax agree to merge
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC and Impax Laboratories Inc. plan to merge in an all-stock transaction. An Amneal-Impax merger would create the fifth-largest generics supplier by gross revenue in the United States. To be named Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Gelbert joins Nature’s Bounty as chief scientific officer
Former Pfizer executive Mark Gelbert has been named chief scientific officer of The Nature’s Bounty Co.
McKeon Products appoints sales director
Blake Izor has joined McKeon Products Inc. as director of sales for food, drug and mass merchandiser accounts. McKeon said Tuesday that, in the role, Izor also serves as sales director for the earplug manufacturer’s international business.
Earwax MD maker Eosera wins startup award
Eosera, the maker of Earwax MD, has been named a 2017 Tech Fort Worth IMPACT Award winner. In the TechFW competition, four Fort Worth, Texas, startups were selected as winners for making an impact in the community. TechFW also deems that the winning companies have the potential for a global impact
Nivea launches Radiant Silk In-Shower Body Lotion
Nivea has expanded its In-Shower Body Lotion line for women. The Beiersdorf Inc. skin care brand said the new Nivea Radiant Silk In-Shower Body Lotion provides a time-saving two-in-one benefit by moisturizing while gently exfoliating the skin.
Amgen CEO elected as PhRMA chairman
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has named Amgen Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Robert Bradway as chairman-elect.