Pfizer to buy Medivation for $14 billion
Boosting its oncology portfolio, Pfizer Inc. plans to acquire biopharmaceutical company Medivation for $14 billion in cash. Under the deal announced Monday, Pfizer is paying $81.
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GMDC: People with diabetes turning to retailers for help
As consumers with diabetes take more control over their care, food and pharmacy retailers are being challenged to come up with solutions to meet their needs, according to research from the Global Market Development Center (GMDC).
Mallinckrodt to locate specialty business in N.J.
Mallinckrodt plc is building out a new campus in Bedminster, N.J., to house its rapidly growing specialty brands organizations. The drug maker said it plans to invest more than $80 million in New Jersey and expects about 400 employees to occupy the new space in the first quarter of 2017. The
Conception Kit becomes available at U.S. pharmacies
Conceivex Inc. has rolled out a new at-home infertility treatment available by prescription through most pharmacies nationwide.
Perrigo to buy OTC distributor Geiss, Destin & Dunn
Perrigo Co. plc plans to acquire Geiss, Destin & Dunn Inc., a U.S. distributor of over-the-counter health care, personal care and consumer products. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Clairol 1970s model returns for Nice’n Easy
A new advertising campaign from Nice’n Easy brings back a Clairol model from the past. The Procter & Gamble hair care brand said that after a 30-year hiatus, Tracey “Africa” Norman is making a return to modeling in the new “Color As Real As You Are” campaign for Nice’n Easy. Norman will appear
ECRM introduces prestige beauty session
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has launched the Prestige Cosmetics & Beauty Care Efficient Program Planning Session (EPPS).
Carmex debuts first natural lip balm
Carma Laboratories Inc. has expanded its lip care lineup with Carmex Comfort Care Lip Balm.
Pepsi inaugurates new Twitter ad offering
PepsiCo is helping social media giant Twitter introduce a new advertising product, dubbed Promoted #Stickers.
OmniSYS solution IDs vaccine-eligible patients
OmniSYS LLC has launched a service designed to help pharmacies identify and engage patients eligible for pharmacist-administered vaccines.
Mack’s to add personal sound amplifier
McKeon Products Inc. is expanding its Mack’s ear product lineup with the Mack’s Audibles Personal Sound Amplifier. Not hearing aids, Mack’s Audibles amplify sound for people who aren’t hearing impaired but could benefit from a hearing boost, according to McKeon.
Glock Health launches G-PUR supplement
Glock Health, Science and Research Inc. has introduced G-PUR, a dietary supplement described by the company as a “first of its kind.” Glock Health said G-PUR, which consists of a mineral called clinoptilolite, is being marketed to select pharmacies in the United States.
Endo tabs Ciaffoni as U.S branded Rx president
Joseph Ciaffoni has been named president of U.S. branded pharmaceuticals at Endo International plc. Endo said Ciaffoni is slated to start in the new post on Aug. 15. He joins the company from Biogen, where he was senior vice president of the global specialty medicines group.
IMH expands retail reach of IBgard capsules for IBS
IM HealthScience (IMH) is expanding retail distribution of its IBgard medical food capsules for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to independent drug stores and supermarkets nationwide.
Hamacher helps map out launch of Recovery Skin Relief
With some go-to-market guidance from Hamacher Resource Group, NovaGenesis LLC is set to launch its Recovery Skin Relief therapeutic skin care line at retail pharmacies next month.
Eli Lilly promotes pair of finance executives
Eli Lilly and Co. has appointed Joshua Smiley as senior vice president of finance and treasurer. Lilly said Wednesday that Smiley, currently senior vice president of finance, controller and chief financial officer for Lilly Research Laboratories, assumes his new post on Oct. 1.