Leslie Hernandez has been promoted to chief financial officer at Markwins International. Markwins said Monday that as CFO, Hernandez assumes a newly created senior leadership role at the beauty care company, reporting directly to Eric Chen, chairman and chief executive officer.
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is expanding its verification services to include a new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit program for dietary supplement and dietary ingredient manufacturers.
Mylan N.V. has tabbed GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare veteran Ranjan Ray Chaudhuri to serve as global commercial lead of Mylan’s over-the-counter business. Chaudhuri will report to Rajiv Malik, president of Mylan.
John Szustaczek has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing, Diva International Inc., maker of The DivaCup. Diva said Monday that Szustaczek has played an integral role in the growth of the menstrual care product company since joining it in 2012 as director of sales and marketing.
Sanofi US has voluntarily recalled all Auvi-Q epinephrine injectors, used for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction. Sanofi said Friday that the recall involves all Auvi-Q currently on the market and includes both the 0.15 mg and 0.
TCGRx has introduced TheBox, a personal, timed drug dispensing unit designed to help patients adhere to their medication regimen.
Allergan plc and Pfizer Inc. have confirmed they’re exploring a possible combination. Dublin, Ireland-based Allergan released a statement Thursday saying it’s in early talks with Pfizer about a possible deal, and Pfizer later affirmed Allergan’s statement.
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has submitted comment for the Food and Drug Administration’s draft guidance on nonproprietary names for biological products.
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. plans to buy Diamond Foods Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at about $1.91 billion. The companies said Wednesday that the agreement, which includes the assumption of about $640 million in debt, will create a complementary, diversified portfolio of branded snack products.
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets, an opioid pain medication (Class IV), in dosages of 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg.
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. and BioDelivery Sciences International Inc. have gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Belbuca buccal film (buprenorphine), an opioid treatment for chronic pain.
Ansell’s SKYN brand is introducing a special Movember edition box of condoms for purchase at major retailers in the United States and Canada.
Reckitt Benckiser’s Amope foot care brand is expanding into nail care with the rollout of the Amope Pedi Perfect Electronic Nail Care System. The company said Monday that Amope’s Electronic Nail Care System helps women get shiny, natural-looking nails with just the push of a button.
Procter & Gamble veteran Dennis Curran has joined GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare as U.S. vice president of sales and chief customer officer.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals won the award for “Company of the Year, Americas” at the 2015 Global Generics and Biosimilars Awards held in Madrid, Spain.
Coty Inc. has gone the acquisition route to boost its digital engagement capabilities. The beauty care company this week unveiled a deal to acquire Beamly, a digital marketing firm based in New York and London. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
