Coty closes merger with P&G specialty beauty
Coty Inc. has finalized its acquisition of the fine fragrances, salon professional, cosmetics, retail hair color, and select hair styling businesses of Procter & Gamble Co.
Supplier News
FDA issues alert on homeopathic teething tablets, gels
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may present a health risk to infants and children. The FDA on Friday urged consumers to stop using the products and dispose of any that they have.
Sanofi names Main to lead new consumer health unit
Sanofi has appointed former Bayer executive Alan Main as executive vice president of its newly formed Consumer HealthCare global business unit.
GSK names McNamara as consumer health chief
Brian McNamara has been promoted to chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc’s consumer health business. GSK said McNamara assumes the GSK Consumer Healthcare CEO post and joins GSK’s corporate executive team effective immediately.
Pampers introduces its smallest preemie diaper
Pampers has unveiled its smallest premature baby diaper using a design developed with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses.
Camber releases Cymbalta generic
Camber Pharmaceuticals has launched duloxetine 20-, 30- and 60-mg capsules, a medication for depression and anxiety. Camber said Tuesday that its product, a generic version of Cymbalta capsules from Eli Lilly and Co.
Perrigo licenses meth-resistant tech for PSE products
Perrigo Co. plc is bringing in methamphetamine-blocking capability for pseudoephedrine (PSE) products. On Tuesday, Perrigo said it has entered an exclusive licensing agreement with St. Louis-based Highland Pharmaceuticals for its Tarex meth-blocking technology.
Cardinal Health’s Giacomin elected HDA chairman
Jon Giacomin, chief executive officer of the pharmaceutical segment at Cardinal Health Inc., has been elected as chairman of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) board of directors.
Janssen’s Stelara approved for Crohn’s disease
Janssen Biotech Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for Stelara in treating Crohn’s disease in adults.
K-Y unveils Duration Spray for Men
K-Y has expanded its sexual wellness product lineup with the launch of new K-Y Duration Spray for Men.
CEO succession at Endo
Endo International plc has appointed Paul Campanelli, as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Rajiv De Silva, who is stepping down. Endo said Campanelli, who was president of its generic drugs and OTC business, takes the helm as president and CEO effective immediately.
McKesson Pharmaserv 7.5 integrates clinical solution
McKesson Pharmacy Systems has released Pharmaserv 7.5, the latest version of its independent pharmacy management software, for general availability.
Aurobindo gets tentative FDA approval for HIV drug
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has gained tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for dolutegravir 50 mg, an HIV medication.
Mondelez, iHeartMedia team on Nabisco campaign
Mondelez International has kicked off a multiyear national collaboration with iHeartMedia, the multiplatform media provider.
Fred’s pharmacy executive joins Ateb
Shannon Strickland, a senior vice president for Fred’s Pharmacy, has been hired by Ateb Inc. as vice president of pharmacy execution. Ateb said Thursday that Strickland will lead its independent sales team and select pharmacy chains.