IRI teams with Time’s Viant for people-based marketing
IRI has allied with Time Inc. subsidiary Viant to provide “people-based” target marketing and measurement for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail marketers.
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Moberg realigns sales and marketing operations
Moberg Pharma AB is sharpening its focus on the North American marketplace as part of a reorganization of its sales and marketing operations. Moberg said it’s forming a global consumer health sales and marketing unit that includes both direct and distributor sales.
Amgen’s Repatha OK’d to help prevent heart attack, stroke
After a priority review of its supplemental Biologics License Application, Amgen has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the cardiovascular drug Repatha.
Mylan gains FDA approval for Herceptin biosimilar
Mylan N.V. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst), a biosimilar oncology drug co-developed with Biocon Ltd.
Gillette readies new grooming options for 2018
In January, Gillette plans to roll out eight men’s and women’s shaving and grooming solutions that the brand calls its “most comprehensive innovation bundle ever.
Lannett to distribute Toprol-XL generic
Lannett Co. has entered into an agreement with Aralez Pharmaceuticals Trading DAC, an Irish designated activity company, to become the exclusive U.S. distributor for metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets, a cardiovascular medication. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
IsaDora cosmetics make U.S. debut on Walgreens.com
International cosmetics brand IsaDora has launched its line of beauty products in the United States on Walgreens.com. IsaDora, Sweden’s No. 1 beauty brand, has seen steady growth in the global cosmetic market.
Unilever agrees to purchase Sundial Brands
Unilever has announced an agreement to acquire Sundial Brands, a leading haircare and skincare company recognized for its innovative use of high-quality and culturally authentic ingredients. Sundial’s brands include SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage, Madam C.J. Walker and nyakio.
Teva unveils reorganization plan
Just over two months after naming a new chief executive officer, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the world’s largest maker of generic drugs, is reorganizing its business and leadership structure.
Vaseline unveils Cocoa Smoothing Radiant Body Butter
Just in time for winter skin care routines, Vaseline has introduced Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Smoothing Body Butter.
Teva offers co-pay program for Gleevec generic
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA has launched a U.S. prescription co-payment assistance program in the U.S. for its imatinib mesylate tablets, a cancer treatment.
Greg Bradley named Foundation Consumer Healthcare CEO
Foundation Consumer Healthcare (FCH) has named Greg Bradley president and chief executive officer. The move comes as Foundation Consumer Healthcare has completed its $675 million acquisition of Plan B One-Step and two value emergency contraceptive brands from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
AmerisourceBergen to buy H.D. Smith
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to acquire fellow pharmaceutical distributor H.D. Smith for $815 million in cash. The companies said late Monday that the transaction, pending regulatory review and other closing conditions, is expected to close in early 2018. Springfield, Ill.-based H. D.
PharmaSmart hails updated hypertension guidelines
PharmaSmart International Inc. welcomed new guidelines updating the definition of hypertension and stressing the use of validated devices for measuring blood pressure.
Kaleo to launch Auvi-Q auto-injector for young children
Next year, Kaleo plans to release Auvi-Q 0.1 mg, a version of its epinephrine auto-injector for infants and small children. Kaleo said Monday that the Food and Drug Administration has approved its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Auvi-Q 0.
Nestlé reorganizes infant nutrition business
The Nestlé board of directors has decided to change the organization of the infant nutrition business at Nestlé to enhance further the company’s ability to win in this high-growth category.