J&J plans diabetes ‘zone’ at Total Store Expo
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson is sharpening its aim at the growing diabetes epidemic.
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Apothecary Products acquires Health Enterprises
Apothecary Products LLC has purchased Health Enterprises Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of consumer health care products and pharmacy supplies. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Apothecary Products said Health Enterprises, which is based in North Attleboro, Mass.
Compass Health Brands buys Meridian Medical
Compass Health Brands has acquired home health care manufacturer and supplier Meridian Medical LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Knoxville, Tenn.
Allergan sells Anda to Teva for $500 million
Another large deal has been struck between Allergan plc and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The companies on Wednesday announced the sale of Allergan’s Anda Inc. distribution business to Teva for $500 million.
Mayne Pharma closes $625 million generics buy
Mayne Pharma has completed its purchase of a package of generic drug products from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Allergan plc. Mayne said Wednesday that under the $652 million deal, announced in late June, it takes ownership of 37 approved and five filed generic pharmaceutical products.
Kleenex brings Facial Cleansing line to e-tailers
Kleenex has begun rolling out its Kleenex Facial Cleansing product collection to major online retailers.
Teva, Allergan complete $39 billion generics deal
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has closed its acquisition of the Allergan plc generics business. The companies said Tuesday that under the deal, announced last July, Allergan receives $33.4 billion in cash and 100.3 million shares of Teva stock, valued at $5.
Ateb patient care portal to incorporate EQuIPP data
Ateb Inc. plans to integrate pharmacy performance and measurement data from the Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) EQuIPP system into its Patient Management Access Portal (PMAP).
Innovation, IMA to integrate Rx automation technology
Pharmacy automation provider Innovation has entered into a technology integration agreement with IMA North America.
Mylan launches pair of new generics in U.S.
Mylan N.V. this week introduced two new generic drugs in the U.S. market. On Monday, the company announced final Food and Drug Administration approval for dextroamphetamine sulfate extended-release capsules — in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg — and finasteride tablets 1 mg.
Industry mourns passing of Mars Inc.’s Forrest Mars Jr.
Forrest E. Mars Jr., heir to candy giant Mars Inc. and its former co-president, has died at age 84. Mars Jr., who passed away on July 26, was the eldest son of Audrey and Forrest E. Mars Sr. and the grandson of Frank C. Mars, the founder of Mars Inc. With his brother
CutisPharma appoints chief scientific officer
Steven Dinh has joined CutisPharma as executive vice president and chief scientific officer. CutisPharma said Monday that Dinh will play a key role at the company, overseeing its efforts to develop its pipeline of drugs for New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the Food and Drug Administration.
Merix forms alliance with Sarantis Group
Merix Pharmaceutical Corp. has entered into a strategic business alliance with Athens, Greece-based consumer product company Sarantis Group. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
Coty taps digital agency for Rimmel, Bourjois brands
Coty Inc. formed a partnership with Paris-based brand marketing and technology agency BETC to support its Rimmel and Bourjois color cosmetics brands globally. Coty said Monday that the partnership is slated to launch this fall.
Sanofi cleared by FDA to market Adlyxin
Sanofi has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for Adlyxin (lixisenatide), a medication for type 2 diabetes.
Mack’s Earplugs promo ties to Streep’s new movie
McKeon Products Inc. is promoting its Mack’s Earplugs in a contest to win tickets to the Paramount Pictures film “Florence Foster Jenkins,” starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. During the “Florence Foster Jenkins” Movie Ticket Sweepstakes, which kicked off this week and runs to Aug.