McKesson to buy Ireland’s UDG Healthcare
McKesson Corp. plans to acquire the pharmaceutical distribution division of Dublin, Ireland-based UDG Healthcare plc for about $466 million.
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Carmex campaign spotlights online product reviews
Carma Laboratories Inc. wants to hear from consumers who buy its Carmex lip care products. The company on Thursday announced the “Straight From Your Lips” campaign on MyCarmex.
Little Remedies adds Advanced Colic Relief drops
Little Remedies has expanded its infant health care lineup with Advanced Colic Relief drops. Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. said Thursday that Little Remedies Advanced Colic Relief drops are formulated with a unique mix of herbs to provide gentle relief for colicky babies.
Philosys rolls out Gmate SMART blood glucose system to Kmart
Philosys Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System all Kmart pharmacies.
Camber adds Valtrex, Aricept generics
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug portfolio with the rollout of valacyclovir and donepezil HCl tablets. The company said Wednesday that its valacyclovir product is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Valtrex, while its donepezil HCl product is a generic of Eisai Co.’s Aricept.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare becomes NCPDP Elite Partner
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has joined the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Elite Partner Program. NCPDP said Wednesday that the Elite Partner Program establishes the highest level of sustained support for the council’s efforts to advance patient safety and interoperability.
Cardinal Health debuts Hospital Quality at Home brand
Cardinal Health Inc. has unveiled a new home health care line called Hospital Quality at Home, which includes a range of over-the-counter products to help patients transition care from the hospital to their home.
Bayer names new North America president for Consumer Care
Veteran health care products executive Natalie Bartner has joined Bayer HealthCare as president of Bayer Consumer Care, North America.
ECRM launches Content Gateway
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has gone live with the ECRM Content Gateway, a platform designed to provide buyers, sellers, marketers and merchandisers of consumer packaged goods (CPG) and health care products and services with information to help them better compete.
Mylan takes hostile bid to Perrigo stockholders
As promised, Mylan N.V. has proceeded to make formal bid to acquire Perrigo Co. plc in a deal valued at approximately $27 billion. Mylan said Monday that under the offer, Perrigo shareholders would receive $75 in cash and 2.3 Mylan ordinary shares for each Perrigo ordinary share.
NBTY tabs former Coca-Cola exec as international president
Kevin Warren has joined NBTY Inc. as president of NBTY International.
Express Scripts announces CEO succession
Next spring, George Paz is slated to retire as chief executive officer of Express Scripts Holding Co. and be succeeded by president Tim Wentworth.
Yasmin generic released by Mylan
Mylan N.V. has announced the U.S. launch of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets (3 mg/0.03 mg), an oral contraceptive.
Kaz debuts Vicks Sweet Dreams humidifier for kids
Kaz USA Inc. is providing another way to alleviate children’s cold and flu symptoms and help them get rest with the new Vicks Sweet Dreams Cool Mist Humidifier, which projects dream-themed images on the ceiling while restoring moisture to the air to ease breathing.
Cardinal, AmerisourceBergen name new board members
Pharmaceutical distributors Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp. this week announced the election of new board members. Cardinal said that Nancy Killefer is slated to join its board as an independent director on Sept. 14. Most recently, she was senior partner of McKinsey & Co.
Mylan to make acquisition bid to Perrigo shareholders
Next week, Mylan N.V. plans to make a formal offer directly to the shareholders of Perrigo plc to buy the company. Mylan said Tuesday that it aims to make the bid on Monday, Sept. 14. Under the offer, Perrigo shareholders would receive $75 in cash and 2.3 Mylan ordinary shares for each