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Perrigo closes Retin-A acquisition

Perrigo closes Retin-A acquisition

Perrigo Co. plc has completed its acquisition of a portfolio of generic dosage forms and strengths of acne topical treatment Retin-A from Matawan Pharmaceuticals LLC. Financial terms of deal, announced in mid-December, weren’t disclosed.

Creme of Nature adds new gels to hairstyling lineup

Creme of Nature adds new gels to hairstyling lineup

Creme of Nature has introduced a purse-sized version of its top-selling hairstyling gel and a new, long-lasting formula edge tamer. The hair care brand said Monday that the new Creme of Nature with Argan Oil from Morocco Perfect Edges On-the-Go comes in a four-inch, travel-friendly tube.

Funston takes over for Kornhauser as CCA CEO

Funston takes over for Kornhauser as CCA CEO

Richard Kornhauser has stepped down as president and chief executive officer of CCA Industries Inc. CCA Industries said late Thursday that Kornhauser’s resignation was effective Jan. 15. He also has resigned from the board, where he was a director.

Zendaya named as latest CoverGirl

Zendaya named as latest CoverGirl

Actress and singer Zendaya has signed up as a brand ambassador for CoverGirl. The Procter & Gamble cosmetics brand said Zendaya’s first ad is slated to launch live on Feb. 15 during the 58th Annual Grammy Awards airing on CBS.

Lilly introduces Humulin R U-500 KwikPen

Lilly introduces Humulin R U-500 KwikPen

Eli Lilly and Co. has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for the Humulin R U-500 KwikPen, a prefilled device containing a highly concentrated formulation of insulin. Humulin R U-500 is used to treat high blood sugar in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who need more than 200 units of

Vicks: Americans won’t let cold/flu slow them down

Vicks: Americans won’t let cold/flu slow them down

A poll from Procter & Gamble cold/flu brand Vicks shows why it’s important for drug stores and other retailers to keep a good supply of over-the-counter medicines at the ready on their shelves. The Puffs & Vicks Cold & Flu Survey revealed that when Americans feel under the weather, they won’t let it

Rx DrugSAFE to be sold at CVS stores

Rx DrugSAFE to be sold at CVS stores

Rx Safes Inc. has landed distribution for its Rx DrugSAFE secure home medication safe at CVS/pharmacy. Plans call for Rx DrugSAFE to become available initially at select CVS drug stores in New York and Nevada, with a larger rollout slated later on, Rx Safes said Tuesday.

Impax to release Emverm chewable tablets

Impax to release Emverm chewable tablets

Impax Laboratories Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for its supplemental new drug application for Emverm 100-mg chewable tablets, a medication for parasitic worms.

IRI hires retail chief for Americas

IRI hires retail chief for Americas

David Hoodis has joined consumer goods market researcher IRI as president of Americas retail. IRI said Thursday that Hoodis to work closely with Piyush Chaudhari, IRI’s president of the Americas, to spur expansion of the company’s services to the retail industry.

Real Techniques makeup brush line gets update

Real Techniques makeup brush line gets update

Real Techniques, a makeup brush brand created by Paris Presents Inc. with makeup artists and YouTube beauty gurus Sam and Nic Chapman, is marking its fifth anniversary by updating its look with bolder colors, sleeker packaging, a modern logo and new products.