Robin Leedy & Associates adopts new corporate name
Robin Leedy & Associates Inc. (RLA), an over-the-counter health and wellness integrated marketing agency, has changed its corporate name and brand identity to RLA Collective Inc.
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J&J promotes Lynch to global marketing VP
Johnson & Johnson has named Alissa Hsu Lynch as worldwide marketing vice president of diabetes care. Lynch had served as vice president of sales strategy, operations and global capabilities at J&J since rejoining the company September 2013.
Galderma qilib hair regrowth system hits stores
Galderma Laboratories has rolled out its qilib hair regrowth, revitalization and health system nationwide.
Buyout of Keurig Green Mountain completed
Coffee giant Keurig Green Mountain Inc. is now officially a private company. The company on Thursday closed its $13.9 billion buyout deal by a JAB Holding Co.-led investor group. The transaction was approved by Keurig Green Mountain stockholders at a special meeting on Feb. 24.
Collis becomes chairman of AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen Corp. president and chief executive officer of Steven Collis has taken the reins as chairman. Collis takes over from Richard Gozon, who has retired.
Roche integrates Accu-Chek Connect with Apple Health
Roche Diabetes Care has integrated its Accu-Chek Connect System with the Apple Health app on iPhone.
Gensco releases ColciGel transdermal gout treatment
Gensco Laboratories has launched ColciGel, a transdermal gel for the treatment of acute gout flares in adults. The specialty pharmaceuticals company said Wednesday that ColciGel (colchicinum) is available now by prescription to relieve the symptoms of gout attacks.
Wrigley, Marvel team on in-store promo
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. has teamed up with Marvel for an in-store promotion connected with the superhero comics publisher’s upcoming movie “Captain America: Civil War.
Mueller Sports Medicine brings PFTape to more retailers
Mueller Sports Medicine has expanded retail distribution of its PFTape plantar fasciitis pain relief system. Mueller said PFTape is now available at Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart and Albertsons stores, as well as on Amazon.com.
H.D. Smith, AAP agree to merge PSAOs
H.D. Smith and American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) plan to combine their pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs) into a stand-alone PSAO entity. The companies said Monday that the joint venture, to be called the Arete Pharmacy Network, will merge H.D.
Surescripts National Record Locator Service goes live
Surescripts has activated its National Record Locator Service, an interoperable platform that enables health providers to locate and exchange patient records stored in any care location nationwide.
The Natural Dentist promotes rinse as aid for cancer patients
Revive Personal Products Co. is launching a campaign to build awareness of the oral side effects of cancer treatments and position The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums anti-gingivitis rinse as a remedy.
Pure Protein introduces crispy snack bites
Pure Protein has expanded its nutritional snack lineup with the launch of Pure Protein Crunch. The NBTY protein snack, beverage and powder brand said the bite-sized, crunchy crisp snacks are formulated to give physically active, on-the-go consumers a convenient, nutritious snacking option.
Revlon’s Delpani to step down as CEO
Lorenzo Delpani next week plans to step down as president and chief executive officer of Revlon for personal reasons. Revlon announced the move Friday in reporting fiscal 2015 results. Plans call for Delpani to leave the post on March 1 and remain with the beauty care company as a paid adviser and
Sanofi’s Fluzone High-Dose approved in Canada
Health Canada has approved Sanofi Pasteur’s Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine developed for adults age 65 and older. A trivalent vaccine, Fluzone High-Dose contains four times the amount of hemagglutinin (HA) per strain versus a standard dose vaccine and is administered as a single, 0.
Teva hatches plans for new global brand
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has begun an enterprisewide corporate identity program to build a global brand. Teva said Wednesday that it will introduce and implement the new brand within the company over the next 12 months.