Vicks delves into connected health with smartphone thermometer
The Vicks cold and flu relief brand has entered the connected health space with the rollout of the Vicks SmartTemp wireless smartphone thermometer. Kaz USA Inc.
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Brewing giants poised to merge
The boards of Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller plc have agreed in principle on the key terms of an offer by AB InBev to acquire rival brewer SABMiller. The companies said early Tuesday that under an increased offer from AB InBev, SABMiller shareholders would receive £44.00 per share ($68.11 U.S.
Teva unveils Avodart generic
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has released dutasteride capsules 0.5 mg, a medication for enlarged prostate, in the United States.
QS/1 releases SharpRx pharmacy management software
QS/1 this week launched SharpRx, which the company described as the next generation of pharmacy management software.
California gives green light to substitution of biologics
California Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic drugs, a move applauded by Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).
Galderma debuts Excipial therapeutic skin care line
This week, Galderma Laboratories expanded its therapeutic skin care roster with the launch of Excipial, a line of dermatologist-developed products formulated for “challenged skin.
Wahl breaks new ground with Pulsing Massage Patch
Wahl Home Products has rolled out wearable technology that it calls a first in the area of pain management. The Wahl Clipper Corp.
Camber launches generics of Plavix, Mirapex
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug lineup with the release of clopidogrel tablets, an anticoagulant, and pramipexole dihydrocloride tablets, a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream hits shelves at CVS
Topical BioMedics Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream at CVS/pharmacy. The company said CVS will carry the 4-ounce jar of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream.
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s latest bid nixed by SABMiller
Beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev has offered to buy fellow brewing behemoth SABMiller plc for $104 billion (U.S.) but saw its increased bid quickly rejected. AB InBev said Wednesday that it’s now offering £42.15 ($64.
Centrum VitaMints offer refreshing multivitamin option
Centrum is providing a more flavorful and convenient way to take a multivitamin. The Pfizer Consumer Healthcare brand has launched Centrum VitaMints, a minty, chewable multivitamin.
AmerisourceBergen to buy PharMEDium for $2.6 billion
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to acquire PharMEDium Healthcare Holdings, Inc., a national provider of outsourced compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) to acute care hospitals, in a $2.575 billion cash deal.
Horizon Pharma relocates U.S. headquarters
Horizon Pharma plc is moving its U.S. corporate headquarters to a larger facility in Lake Forest, Ill., to accommodate its expanding organization. Horizon said Monday that the new office space, located at 150 South Saunders Rd. in Lake Forest, is about triple the size of its current U.S.
Cardinal Health closes Cordis acquisition
Cardinal Health has completed its acquisition of Johnson & Johnson’s Cordis cardiology and endovascular device business for $1.944 billion. Cardinal said Sunday evening that the integration of Cordis off to a strong start, with management teams in place worldwide.
Settlement halts knockoffs of eos lip balm
Eos Products LLC has reached a settlement that stops a private-label manufacturer and its components supplier from selling knockoff versions of its egg-shaped lip balm. Eos said that OraLabs Inc.
Dr. Fresh reintroduces Mr. Reach
Dr. Fresh LLC’s Reach oral care brand is bringing back an old friend to help promote its expanded Complete Care product lineup. The company said Thursday that Mr.