Prestige Brands to buy 17 OTC brands from GSK
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. plans to acquire 17 over-the-counter pharmaceutical brands sold in North America from GlaxoSmithKline in $660 million cash deal.
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Amgen, Watson team on oncology biosimilars
Amgen and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. plan to collaborate on the development and global commercialization of several oncology antibody biosimilar medicines.
Physicians Formula CFO to depart
Jeff Berry has resigned his position as chief financial officer at Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. The cosmetics and skin care product maker said Wednesday that Berry is leaving the company "to pursue other professional interests" and is slated to exit his post on Jan. 13.
Sebamed skin care to make U.S. debut at CVS
Germany-based Sebamed skin care products are slated to hit shelves at CVS/pharmacy next year. Physician Laboratories Inc., the U.S. distributor of Sebamed, said Tuesday that the products will be carried in 7,300 CVS stores starting in mid-January.
Mirixa names VP of sales
Stacey Lelko has joined pharmacy-based patient care service provider Mirixa Corp. as vice president of sales and business development. Mirixa said Tuesday that Lelko will lead its national sales team and develop strategic partner relationships.
Schick set to launch Hydro Silk women’s razor
Energizer Personal Care said its Schick brand will "revolutionize" women’s shaving with next year’s introduction of the Hydro Silk razor. Energizer said Monday that the Schick Hydro Silk razor provides an extra level of care for the skin by replacing moisture that shaving can take away.
Hallmark adds interactive holiday cards
Hallmark has unveiled four new interactive Christmas greeting card lines for the 2011 holiday season. The greeting card giant said Monday that the novel card collections leverage technology to make holiday wishes "come alive.
Thievon appointed president of Dey Pharma
Mylan Inc. has named John Thievon as president of Dey Pharma, its specialty pharmaceutical business.
Endo crush-resistant Opana ER gets FDA OK
Endo Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new formulation of Opana ER designed to be crush-resistant.
Hoskins to head Energizer Household Products
Joe McClanathan, president and chief executive officer of Energizer Household Products, is slated to retire next year and be succeeded by vice president Alan Hoskins. Energizer Holdings Inc.
Advil enlists Bon Jovi for TV commercial
Rock musician Jon Bon Jovi shares his pain relief story in a new television commercial for Advil. Jon Bon Jovi Pfizer Consumer Healthcare said the new TV spot, which starts airing on Dec. 9, gives a glimpse into Bon Jovi’s life, including his battle against pain. According to the company, Bon Jovia
Hershey to buy Canadian chocolate candy maker
Hershey Co. plans to acquire Brookside Foods Ltd., a British Columbia-based confectionery manufacturer specializing in chocolate-covered fruit juice pieces.
Watson introduces Amethia Lo
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. is rolling out Amethia Lo tablets, an oral contraceptive. Watson said late Wednesday that it has launched Amethia Lo (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol 0.1 mg/0.02 mg) and ethinyl estradiol (0.01 mg) tablets under a settlement with Teva Women’s Health Inc.
GPhA names VP of policy and alliances
The Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) has hired Ahaviah Glaser as vice president for policy and strategic alliances.
HDMA recognizes senator for Rx safety
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has honored Sen. Pat Roberts (R., Kan.) with its Rx Safety and Healthcare Leadership Award.
AstraZeneca to downsize U.S. sales force
AstraZeneca plans to cut more than 1,000 jobs from its U.S. sales force as part of a restructuring program unveiled last year. The pharmaceutical firm said Wednesday that it aims to eliminate about 1,150 leadership positions and sales representatives, or roughly 24% of its U.S. sales organization.