GMDC, Nielsen release new GM Hierarchy data
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) and Nielsen have refreshed their proprietary GMDC/Nielsen General Merchandise Hierarchy data set.
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Amneal starts rollout of lidocaine product line
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has begun shipping lidocaine 5% ointment to lead off the launch of a new lidocaine product line. Amneal said late Tuesday that its lidocaine 5% ointment is available in a 35.44-g tube with child-resistant cap and in a 50-g jar.
Camber launches generic version of Prozac
Camber Pharmaceuticals has released fluoxetine capsules, an antidepressant, and losartan potassium, a hypertension medication. Camber said Tuesday that its fluoxetine capsules are available in strengths of 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg in both 30 and 100-count bottles.
Schweppes rolls out dark ginger ale
With the onset of the holiday season, Schweppes has introduced the new Schweppes Dark Ginger Ale to give consumers more ginger taste. The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group brand said Monday that Schweppes Dark Ginger Ale taps into the rising demand for stronger flavors.
EcoTools unveils holiday brush sets
EcoTools is featuring three limited-edition holiday makeup brush sets in a new online videos as part of its “Looks You Love” series. The beauty care accessories company said Monday that the video tutorials introduce new makeup and hair looks for the holidays developed by the EcoTools Beauty Team.
BIOTA Botanicals launches new website
BIOTA Botanicals has launched a new website for its U.S. customers, BiotaUSA.com. Content on the new site spotlights the BIOTA Botanicals Advanced Herbal Care and BIOTA Botanicals Proactive Herbal Care brands, hair care tips and where-to-buy information.
Keurig Green Mountain to go private in buyout
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. is slated to go private in a $13.9 billion buyout deal by a JAB Holding Co.-led investor group. The companies said Monday that the investor group plans to acquire Keurig Green Mountain for $92 per share in cash, which represents a premium of 77.9% over the coffee giant’s
Heritage releases Calan generic
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. has rolled verapamil 40-mg immediate-release tablets, a calcium channel blocker medication. Heritage said that its verapamil product is a generic version of Pfizer Inc.’s Calan, indicated for the treatment of angina, arrhythmias and hypertension.
Correction: Camber’s esomeprazole (20 mg/40mg) are blue capsules
Chain Drug Review incorrectly ran an advertisement in its Nov. 22, 2015, print issue that inaccurately pictured Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s 20-mg and 40-mg esomeprazole capsules.
PharmaSmart, Astrup Drug partner in BP pilot
Blood pressure kiosk maker PharmaSmart took part in a pilot with Astrup Drug’s Sterling Pharmacy and nonprofit health group HealthPartners to show the potential of community pharmacists in helping patients with hypertension.
Prestige Brands to acquire DenTek
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire DenTek Oral Care Inc. from investment firm TSG Consumer Partners LLC for $225 million in cash.
Pfizer to acquire Allergan for $160 billion
Pfizer Inc. plans to acquire Allergan Inc. for about $160 billion in the biggest deal ever in the health care sector. Pfizer said Monday that the transaction will allow the New York-based drug giant to relocate to Ireland to cut its U.S. tax burden. “The proposed combination of Pfizer
AmerisourceBergen’s Collis to become chairman
Steven Collis, president and chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen Corp., has been named to succeed Richard Gozon as chairman. The company said Wednesday that Collis is slated to become chairman upon Gozon’s retirement at AmerisourceBergen’s annual shareholders meeting on March 3, 2016.
Global drug spending to climb steadily
More than half of the world’s population will live in countries where medicine use will exceed one dose per person per day by 2020, up from 31% a decade ago, as the “medicine use gap” between developed and pharmerging markets narrows, the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics projects.
Wrigley, Mars Chocolate identify store ‘transaction zones’
Leading candy brands Wrigley and Mars Chocolate have provided some merchandising insights that give retailers guidance on in-store placement that better reflects the habits of today’s on-the-go shoppers. The Mars Inc.
Perrigo shareholders nix Mylan bid
Shareholders of Perrigo Co. plc have rejected a hostile bid by Mylan N.V. to acquire the company in a deal valued at about $27 billion. Perrigo said Friday that shareholders holding more than 60% of its outstanding shares declined to tender into Mylan’s offer by the 8 a.m. ET deadline. The offer