Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. has rolled out a new formulation of Zohydro Extended-Release Capsules (hydrocodone bitartrate, CII) with BeadTek technology, to U.S. pharmacies. Pernix said Monday that Zohydro ER with BeadTek is available in strengths 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and 50 mg.
Lindt has designated May 9 as Lindor Chocolate Day to celebrate its iconic Lindor truffle and is holding special events in stores across the country.
NBTY Inc. has donated $500,000 of Nature’s Bounty vitamins and supplements and Balance Bar nutrition bars to aid the relief effort for the devastating earthquake in Nepal.
The Coca-Cola Co. board has promoted a pair of senior executives and elected two new vice presidents. The beverage giant said Thursday that J. Alexander “Sandy” Douglas Jr., currently senior vice president and president of Coca-Cola North America, has been promoted to executive vice president.
Skin care brand derma e has gained retail distribution for four of its best-selling facial care products at Walgreens, the nation’s largest drug chain.
Mylan N.V. has upped its offer to acquire Perrigo Co. plc but received the same response: no. On Wednesday, Mylan announced an increased bid in which Perrigo shareholders would receive $75 in cash and 2.3 Mylan ordinary shares for each Perrigo ordinary share, a deal valued at more than $35 billion.
New research from Futuro Legwear finds that Americans are feeling the consequences of spending too much time on their feet. The 3M brand said Wednesday that in a Wakefield Research poll of 1,000 employed U.S.
Kellogg Co. has made a pair of leadership changes that the company said will help spur future growth in its North American business.
Airware Labs Corp. has landed retail distribution at Katz Group Pharmacies Inc.’s 460 Rexall and Rexall Pharma Plus drug stores in central and western Canada.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. plans to acquire automotive products company Armored AutoGroup Parent Inc. from Avista Capital Partners in a $1.4 billion deal.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Abilify (aripiprazole), an antipsychotic drug.
Parata Systems has launched a new website that the company said offers a more user-friendly experience. The pharmacy automation and medication management solution provider said Tuesday that the new Parata.
Zarbee’s Naturals has expanded its health and wellness product roster with new line of vitamin drink mixes.
Akorn Inc. has announced four appointments to its management team, including a new sales and marketing leader. The specialty generic pharmaceutical company said Monday that Jonathan Kafer has been hired as executive vice president of sales and marketing, a newly created position.
Mylan N.V. has rejected an unsolicited bid to be acquired by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at more than $40 billion. Mylan said Monday that its board of directors unanimously voted against Teva’s offer, which was announced on April 21.
Moberg Pharma AB has acquired baby care and skin care brand Balmex from Chattem Inc., the U.S. consumer health division of Sanofi, for $3.9 million.
