Mylan rolls out generic EpiPen to pharmacies
This week, Mylan N.V. began making an authorized generic of its EpiPen epinephrine auto-injector available to pharmacies.
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HDA eyes GTIN coding system for pharma supply chain
Later next year, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) plans to launch a service to aid the adoption of a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) coding system across the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Omnicell wraps up Ateb acquisition
Omnicell Inc. has closed its $41 million deal to acquire pharmacy patient care and medication synchronization specialist Ateb Inc. Omnicell and Ateb announced the agreement late last month.
Branded drug prices jumped last year, AARP says
Retail prices for 268 branded prescription drugs widely used by older Americans climbed by an average of 15.5% in 2015, according to a new report by the AARP Public Policy Institute. AARP said Wednesday that the gain in branded drug prices was nearly 130 times faster than the 0.
Eli Lilly to offer insulin discounts via Blink Health
Eli Lilly and Co. has partnered with Express Scripts to enable diabetes patients to access discounts for Lilly insulin products through digital drug search and pricing service Blink Health. Lilly said Tuesday that the discounted prices for its insulin are slated to become available on Jan.
21st Century Cures Act signed into law
President Barack Obama today signed the landmark 21st Century Cures Act into law.
Wet n wild’s Evelyn Wang honored for brand building
Evelyn Wang, senior vice president of marketing for wet n wild, was honored with the 2016 WWD Beauty Inc. Brand-Builder Award in the mass category.
QS/1 integrates with Appriss Health’s NARxCHECK
QS/1 said it’s the first pharmacy management software provider to integrate partner with Appriss Health’s NARxCHECK into a pharmacy’s workflow.
New store showcases L’Oréal’s NYX Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics has opened its 20th store, a 2,000-square-foot flagship in Manhattan’s bustling Union Square area. Although the L’Oréal-owned brand has several sites in nearby New Jersey, this was its first in New York City. It is the largest to date, with more than 2,000 SKUs.
Arete Pharmacy Network acquires PSAO RxPride
Arete Pharmacy Network LLC has acquired RxPride LLC, a pharmacy services administrative organization (PSAO) formerly owned by Smart-Fill Management Group Inc.
WUNDERBROW eyebrow gel to hit shelves at CVS
KF Beauty has landed retail distribution for its WUNDERBROW eyebrow gel at CVS Pharmacy. The company said WUNDERBROW, part of its WUNDER2 beauty care line, will be sold in more than 500 CVS drug stores nationwide as well as online at CVS.com.
Coca-Cola names Quincey to succeed Kent as CEO
Muhtar Kent is stepping down as chief executive officer of Coca-Cola Co. and will be succeeded by James Quincey, president and chief operating officer. Coca-Cola said Friday that plans call for Quincey to take the CEO reins from Kent on May 1.
Sandoz releases generic version of Latisse
Sandoz Inc. has introduced bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%, an eyelash treatment, in the U.S. market. The Novartis subsidiary said its bimatoprost ophthalmic product is a generic version of Latisse from Allergan. A prescription medicine, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.
Curve for Men social campaign aimed at Gen Z
Fragrance brand Curve for Men has launched a 360-degree integrated marketing campaign dubbed #CurveYourReality. Curve Fragrances said Wednesday that the campaign targets Generation Z consumers and focuses on bringing “personality, individualism and personalization” to the brand.
Teva announces CEO succession for generics group
Dipankar Bhattacharjee has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of the Global Generic Medicines Group at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The appointment is effective immediately.
Jardiance approved to cut cardiovascular death risk
Jardiance tablets, marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Co., have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to cut the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.