Innovus releases FlutiCare OTC spray to pharmacies
Innovus Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun rolling out FlutiCare OTC allergy nasal spray to U.S. pharmacies.
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Pfizer appoints Albert Bourla to new COO post
In a fine-tuning of its executive leadership, Pfizer Inc. has named Albert Bourla as chief operating officer, a newly created position. Pfizer said Bourla, 56, currently group president of the Pfizer Innovative Health business unit, is slated to start in the COO role on Jan. 1.
Eosera launches Earwax MD on Amazon Canada
FORT WORTH – Eosera Inc. has made its earwax dissolving product, Earwax MD, available in the Canadian market on Amazon.ca. Eosera said Tuesday that the Canadian market rollout marks the beginning of the company’s international expansion. On Amazon.
Lil’ Drug Store to roll out NoDoz to convenience stores
Next week, Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. plans to begin distribution of its NoDoz alertness aid caplets to the convenience store channel. Lil’ Drug Store Products said Monday that NoDoz alertness aid caplets will be available for shipment to convenience stores starting on Nov. 20.
MicroTouch debuts Solo all-in-one ‘smart’ razor
MicroTouch has added a “smart” all-in-one razor, dubbed the MicroTouch Solo, to its economically priced men’s grooming line. The IdeaVillage Products Corp.
Hello Products unveils charcoal fluoride toothpaste
Hello Products has added Activated Charcoal Fluoride Free Whitening Toothpaste to its natural toothpaste lineup. Hello said its new black paste is formulated with activated charcoal made from sustainable bamboo, which has incredible whitening properties to remove surface stains.
Zicam launches cold-shortening fruit drops
Zicam has expanded its homeopathic product lineup with Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops. The company said Tuesday that Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops help shorten the length of a cold when taken at the first sign of symptoms.
McKesson to buy RxCrossroads from CVS for $735 million
McKesson Corp. announced late Monday that it had signed a definitive agreement to purchase RxCrossroads, a provider of tailored services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers, from CVS Health.
QuintilesIMS adopts IQVIA as new name
Global health care and pharmaceutical information specialist QuintilesIMS has changed its name to IQVIA. The IQVIA name became effective as of Nov. 6, the company said. Plans call for IQVIA equity shares to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “IQV” starting on
CEO succession at Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health Inc. has named chief financial officer Mike Kaufmann to succeed George Barrett as chief executive officer. Plans call for Kaufmann, 54, to take the CEO reins and join Cardinal’s board on Jan. 1.
Palmer’s signs Breckenridge for pregnancy ad campaign
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula has tabbed actress Alexandra Breckenridge of the NBC-TV series “This is Us” to star in its popular pregnancy ad campaign. The E.T. Browne Drug Co.
Hershey’s Gold brings new flavor to iconic brand
Later this year, The Hershey Co. plans to roll out the fourth flavor in its namesake brand’s history, Hershey’s Gold caramelized creme bars. Hershey said this week that Hershey’s Gold marks the nation’s first mass-market, golden creme confection.
Aurobindo cleared to market Effient generic
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for prasugrel tablets, an antiplatelet blood thinner, in dosages of 5 mg and 10 mg. Aurobindo said Thursday that its prasugrel product is a generic version of Effient tablets (5 mg and 10 mg) from Eli Lilly and Co.
Cremo shave cream wins GQ award
Men’s grooming brand Cremo has won a 2017 GQ Best Grooming Product Award for its Cremo Original Concentrated Shave Cream. Laguna, Calif.-based Cremo Co. said the editors of GQ chose its shave cream for its annual list of grooming product winners for best hair, skin and beard care. The company noted
KidzStuff hits shelves at Publix pharmacies
KidzStuff health items have rolled out to 125 Publix Pharmacy locations in South Florida. A provider of baby and young children’s clothing and wellness products, Miami-based KidzStuff said it’s looking to expand into brick-and-mortar retail stores after having sold its wares exclusively online.
GSK, CVS team with Lung Force to help smokers quit
GSK Consumer Healthcare and CVS Health have partnered with American Lung Association’s Lung Force initiative to help people quit smoking.