Consumer goods veteran joins Park City Group as senior VP
Park City Group has hired Janet Carter Smith as senior vice president of market development.
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Kirby Lester Rx automation enlisted by Care Pharmacies
Care Pharmacies has named Kirby Lester LLC as its preferred partner for pharmacy automation technology. Kirby Lester, which announced the partnership this week, said that under the contract it will provide its pharmacy automation to members of Care’s cooperative of retail and specialty pharmacies.
Dr. Reddy’s launches generic version of Lamictal XR
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has released lamotrigine extended-release tablets, an anti-seizure medication. The India-based drug maker said Wednesday that its lamotrigine product is a therapeutically equivalent generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Lamictal XR tablets. Dr.
Mylan releases Micronor, Viagra generics
Mylan Inc. has launched generic versions of Micronor in the United States and Viagra in Europe. The pharmaceutical manufacturer said Wednesday that it has released in the U.S. norethindrone tablets 0.35 mg, a generic of Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ Micronor Tablets 0.
Pharmacy co-op renews pact with Kodak
The Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) has extended its multiyear agreement with Kodak in which its 4,500-plus pharmacy members will make Kodak Picture Kiosks available at their drug stores.
GPhA finance executive to retire
Robert Billings, senior vice president of finance, planning and special programs at the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), is slated to retire at the end of this month.
Blowfish for Hangovers hits CVS stores
Rally Labs LLC has rolled out Blowfish for Hangovers, described as a simple solution for hangover relief.
Little Busy Bodies unveils licensing pact with P&G
Little Busy Bodies LLC has entered a licensing agreement with Procter & Gamble Co. The companies said Tuesday that under the pact, Little Busy Bodies — the creator of the popular Boogie Wipes — will make and market a line of saline-infused products under P&G’s Puffs brand.
Coty promotes senior marketing executives
In a pair of marketing executive promotions, Coty Inc. has named Stephen Mormoris as senior vice president of global marketing American fragrances for Coty Prestige. Coty said Tuesday that Mormoris assumes the new role on July 1.
Biotène enlists pharmacy association exec as spokesperson
Pamala Smith Marquess, president of the Georgia Pharmacy Association, has been named national spokeswoman for the Biotène line of remedies for dry mouth, a common side effect of medication.
Actavis, Teva launch Viagra generics in Europe
Actavis Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have released generic versions of Pfizer’s Viagra in Europe.
Mylan names chief of specialty business
Mylan Inc. has appointed Roger Graham as president of Mylan Specialty. Mylan said Monday that Graham joins the company from Advandx, a private developer of in-vitro diagnostic tests in the infectious disease space. Graham will report to Tony Mauro, president of Mylan North America.
FDA clears OTC availability of Plan B One-Step
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step for over-the-counter sale to all consumers in the United States. Teva Women’s Health, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
McKesson CFO to take same post at American Express
Jeffrey Campbell, executive vice president and chief financial officer at McKesson Corp., is slated to leave the company at the end of this month to become CFO of American Express Co.
Users chew to play new Stride mobile app game
Stride gum has released Gumulon, a groundbreaking mobile application game controlled by chewing.
IDenta renews Walgreens distribution for drug test kit
IDenta Corp. has renewed distribution of its Touch&Know drug detection kits at Walgreens stores nationwide. The Israel-based company said Thursday that the over-the-counter drug testing kit will continue to be sold exclusively at Walgreens through August 2014.