Philosys rolls out Gmate SMART blood glucose system to Kmart
Philosys Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System all Kmart pharmacies.
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Camber adds Valtrex, Aricept generics
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug portfolio with the rollout of valacyclovir and donepezil HCl tablets. The company said Wednesday that its valacyclovir product is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Valtrex, while its donepezil HCl product is a generic of Eisai Co.’s Aricept.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare becomes NCPDP Elite Partner
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has joined the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Elite Partner Program. NCPDP said Wednesday that the Elite Partner Program establishes the highest level of sustained support for the council’s efforts to advance patient safety and interoperability.
Cardinal Health debuts Hospital Quality at Home brand
Cardinal Health Inc. has unveiled a new home health care line called Hospital Quality at Home, which includes a range of over-the-counter products to help patients transition care from the hospital to their home.
Bayer names new North America president for Consumer Care
Veteran health care products executive Natalie Bartner has joined Bayer HealthCare as president of Bayer Consumer Care, North America.
ECRM launches Content Gateway
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has gone live with the ECRM Content Gateway, a platform designed to provide buyers, sellers, marketers and merchandisers of consumer packaged goods (CPG) and health care products and services with information to help them better compete.
Mylan takes hostile bid to Perrigo stockholders
As promised, Mylan N.V. has proceeded to make formal bid to acquire Perrigo Co. plc in a deal valued at approximately $27 billion. Mylan said Monday that under the offer, Perrigo shareholders would receive $75 in cash and 2.3 Mylan ordinary shares for each Perrigo ordinary share.
NBTY tabs former Coca-Cola exec as international president
Kevin Warren has joined NBTY Inc. as president of NBTY International.
Express Scripts announces CEO succession
Next spring, George Paz is slated to retire as chief executive officer of Express Scripts Holding Co. and be succeeded by president Tim Wentworth.
Yasmin generic released by Mylan
Mylan N.V. has announced the U.S. launch of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets (3 mg/0.03 mg), an oral contraceptive.
Kaz debuts Vicks Sweet Dreams humidifier for kids
Kaz USA Inc. is providing another way to alleviate children’s cold and flu symptoms and help them get rest with the new Vicks Sweet Dreams Cool Mist Humidifier, which projects dream-themed images on the ceiling while restoring moisture to the air to ease breathing.
Cardinal, AmerisourceBergen name new board members
Pharmaceutical distributors Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp. this week announced the election of new board members. Cardinal said that Nancy Killefer is slated to join its board as an independent director on Sept. 14. Most recently, she was senior partner of McKinsey & Co.
Mylan to make acquisition bid to Perrigo shareholders
Next week, Mylan N.V. plans to make a formal offer directly to the shareholders of Perrigo plc to buy the company. Mylan said Tuesday that it aims to make the bid on Monday, Sept. 14. Under the offer, Perrigo shareholders would receive $75 in cash and 2.3 Mylan ordinary shares for each
Hydrox sandwich cookies make their return
After a seven-year absence, Hydrox sandwich cookies are being relaunched by Leaf Brands LLC. Leaf Brands kicked off the relaunch on Friday at its production facility in Vernon, Calif.
NeutriSci’s NeuEnergy tablets land distribution at Rite Aid
NeutriSci International Inc. has entered a national distribution agreement for its NeuEnergy chewable energy tablets with Rite Aid Corp., which has nearly 4,600 drug stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia.
Emdeon to rebrand as Change Healthcare
Health care software, analytics and payment service provider Emdeon plans to rename as Change Healthcare to better reflect its diverse capabilities and solutions. The company said late Thursday that the rebranding is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.