Chalk up three acquisitions for Allergan plc in less than a week. On Tuesday, Allergan said it plans to purchase clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Tobira Therapeutics Inc. in an agreement valued at up to $1.695 billion.
U by Kotex has rolled out two new products, Security Ultra Thin Pads Long and Security Ultra Thin Overnight Pads. The Kimberly-Clark feminine care brand said Tuesday that its latest offerings expand its line of “unique, colorful and bold” products to fit women’s “period needs.
Emma Walmsley has been named to succeed Sir Andrew Witty as chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc. The drug maker said Tuesday that Walmsley, CEO of GSK Consumer Healthcare, is slated to take the reins from Witty when he retires on March 31, 2017. Plans call for her to become a member of
Consumer products giant Unilever plans to acquire eco-friendly household and personal care products maker Seventh Generation Inc. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Unilever said completion transaction is pending regulatory approvals. Unilever described Burlington, Vt.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC next month plans to begin shipping Yuvafem 10-mcg estradiol vaginal inserts, a treatment for menopausal symptoms. Amneal said Monday that its product represents the first generic equivalent of Vagifem from Novo Nordisk.
Allergan plc plans to buy clinical-stage biotech firm Vitae Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a cash deal valued at $639 million.
SheaMoisture manufacturer Sundial Brands has launched the second phase of its #BreakTheWalls platform highlighting divisive constructs of beauty.
Health technology provider WellDoc has entered a commercial partnership with LifeScan Inc., a unit of Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Care Cos., to deliver a digital health solution for type 2 diabetes nationwide.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for lidocaine ointment 5%. Glemark said its product is a generic version of Xylocaine ointment 5% from AstraZeneca.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has expanded its portfolio of women’s health products with the release of Femynor, a birth control pill. Amneal said Femynor (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.25 mg/0.
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. has launched a new savings and support program for Qudexy XR extended-release capsules, a once-daily, broad-spectrum anti-epileptic medication.
Revlon Inc. has completed its acquisition of fellow beauty care company Elizabeth Arden. Revlon said late Wednesday that the closing of the transaction, announced in mid-June and valued at about $870 million, came after Elizabeth Arden’s shareholders approved the deal in a vote earlier in the day.
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Vicks has relaunched the Sinex brand with an expanded lineup of over-the-counter medicines for sinus symptoms.
Following the debut of its first organic items earlier this year, Jelly Belly Candy Co. has added an organic jelly bean gift box.
Surescripts is expanding to support population health management with its Medication History for Panel Management service.
Natural skin care brand Dr. Hauschka is making a foray into a new personal care category with the launch of its Med Oral Care line. Rolling out this month, the Dr.
