Dana Beauty launches Eau So Love’s line
Dana Beauty has introduced Eau So Love’s, a new women’s fragrance collection inspired by its Love’s brand.
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Performance Health’s Biofreeze to hit store shelves
Performance Health plans to launch Biofreeze topical pain reliever over the counter at retail stores beginning this fall. The company said Saturday that Biofreeze cold therapy gel will be sold at drug store, supermarket and mass merchant retailers.
Bell builds retail presence for new Jet-brand products
Bell Pharmaceuticals is working to grow retail distribution of the latest additions to its Jet-Alert product family, Jet-Asleep and Jet-Avert. Jet-Asleep has gained placement at major retailers such as Dollar General and regional drug chains Kinney Drugs and Discount Drug Mart.
H.D. Smith names Trading Partners of the Year
H.D. Smith has recognized pharmaceutical and health product manufacturers with its annual Trading Partners of the Year awards.
J&J plans diabetes ‘zone’ at Total Store Expo
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson is sharpening its aim at the growing diabetes epidemic.
Apothecary Products acquires Health Enterprises
Apothecary Products LLC has purchased Health Enterprises Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of consumer health care products and pharmacy supplies. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Apothecary Products said Health Enterprises, which is based in North Attleboro, Mass.
Compass Health Brands buys Meridian Medical
Compass Health Brands has acquired home health care manufacturer and supplier Meridian Medical LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Knoxville, Tenn.
Allergan sells Anda to Teva for $500 million
Another large deal has been struck between Allergan plc and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The companies on Wednesday announced the sale of Allergan’s Anda Inc. distribution business to Teva for $500 million.
Mayne Pharma closes $625 million generics buy
Mayne Pharma has completed its purchase of a package of generic drug products from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Allergan plc. Mayne said Wednesday that under the $652 million deal, announced in late June, it takes ownership of 37 approved and five filed generic pharmaceutical products.
Kleenex brings Facial Cleansing line to e-tailers
Kleenex has begun rolling out its Kleenex Facial Cleansing product collection to major online retailers.
Teva, Allergan complete $39 billion generics deal
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has closed its acquisition of the Allergan plc generics business. The companies said Tuesday that under the deal, announced last July, Allergan receives $33.4 billion in cash and 100.3 million shares of Teva stock, valued at $5.
Ateb patient care portal to incorporate EQuIPP data
Ateb Inc. plans to integrate pharmacy performance and measurement data from the Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) EQuIPP system into its Patient Management Access Portal (PMAP).
Innovation, IMA to integrate Rx automation technology
Pharmacy automation provider Innovation has entered into a technology integration agreement with IMA North America.
Mylan launches pair of new generics in U.S.
Mylan N.V. this week introduced two new generic drugs in the U.S. market. On Monday, the company announced final Food and Drug Administration approval for dextroamphetamine sulfate extended-release capsules — in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg — and finasteride tablets 1 mg.
Industry mourns passing of Mars Inc.’s Forrest Mars Jr.
Forrest E. Mars Jr., heir to candy giant Mars Inc. and its former co-president, has died at age 84. Mars Jr., who passed away on July 26, was the eldest son of Audrey and Forrest E. Mars Sr. and the grandson of Frank C. Mars, the founder of Mars Inc. With his brother
CutisPharma appoints chief scientific officer
Steven Dinh has joined CutisPharma as executive vice president and chief scientific officer. CutisPharma said Monday that Dinh will play a key role at the company, overseeing its efforts to develop its pipeline of drugs for New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the Food and Drug Administration.