Rajiv De Silva has been named president and chief executive officer of Endo Health Solutions. The company said Monday that De Silva, 46, previously president of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, is slated to take the CEO reins starting on March 18. He succeeds David Holveck, who is retiring.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received Food and Drug Administration approval for what the company said is one of the first generic versions of Suboxone sublingual tablets.
Over-the-counter medicine startup UrgentRx has been boosting its retail presence with the help of Duane Reade. The company said it has worked closely with the New York City drug chain, part of Walgreen Co.
Vitacare has unveiled Chia Mint, a line of natural oral care products for people with sensitive teeth. The company said Wednesday that the vitamin-infused products include a whitening toothpaste, a whitening gum and an extra-soft toothbrush.
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping Rescula, a medication for open-angle glaucoma, to U.S. pharmacies.
A long-running snack debate — whether the cookie or the creme is the best part of Oreos — is being put into the spotlight this week at the Walgreens store in Manhattan’s Times Square. Mondelez International Inc. (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.) said that on Thursday, Feb. 21, its Oreo cookie brand
Troy Healthcare, the maker of Stopain topical analgesic products, has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.
Fuse Science Inc. has landed retail distribution for its lineup of energy products at Discount Drug Mart. The company said Tuesday that it has shipped its products to Discount Drug Mart’s 71 stores in Ohio.
Pharmavite’s Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts children’s dietary supplement brand is now being sold at Walgreens stores nationwide.
Gillette has launched a sensitive skin collection of men’s shaving products, including two razors, disposables and a shave gel.
Church & Dwight Co. has introduced Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes toothbrushes that play songs from the teen-sensation pop band One Direction.
Swisse Wellness has rolled out 15 of its most popular multivitamins and dietary supplements to Walgreens stores across the United States. Swisse Wellness said that, down the road, it aims to expand its U.S. product offering.
B’iota Botanical Laboratories has made its foray into the U.S. market with the distribution of its herbal hair care products at leading retailers. B’iota Botanicals products are aimed at women and men with thinning hair.
H.J. Heinz Co. has agreed to be acquired by an investment consortium that includes Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital in a $28 billion deal. Heinz said Thursday that with the agreement — the biggest ever in the food industry — it will remain based in Pittsburgh as a private company.
TJL Enterprises’ flagship Colic Calm brand has expanded its retail distribution to 15,000 U.S. stores.
Black Opal Cosmetics has kicked off its 2013 Black Opal True Beauty model search. The beauty care company said Monday that the national contest and online entry run through March 4.
