Merix forms alliance with Sarantis Group
Merix Pharmaceutical Corp. has entered into a strategic business alliance with Athens, Greece-based consumer product company Sarantis Group. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
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Coty taps digital agency for Rimmel, Bourjois brands
Coty Inc. formed a partnership with Paris-based brand marketing and technology agency BETC to support its Rimmel and Bourjois color cosmetics brands globally. Coty said Monday that the partnership is slated to launch this fall.
Sanofi cleared by FDA to market Adlyxin
Sanofi has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for Adlyxin (lixisenatide), a medication for type 2 diabetes.
Mack’s Earplugs promo ties to Streep’s new movie
McKeon Products Inc. is promoting its Mack’s Earplugs in a contest to win tickets to the Paramount Pictures film “Florence Foster Jenkins,” starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. During the “Florence Foster Jenkins” Movie Ticket Sweepstakes, which kicked off this week and runs to Aug.
Sanofi Pasteur begins shipment of flu vaccines
Sanofi Pasteur is shipping its first doses of Fluzone vaccines for the 2016-17 flu season following their release by the Food and Drug Administration. Sanofi’s vaccines division said the shipment marks the start of more than 65 million doses of seasonal flu shots that it will deliver to U.S.
FTC clears Teva-Allergan, Mylan-Meda acquisitions
The Federal Trade Commission has given its approval to two major pharma acquisitions: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.’s $40 billion deal to buy Allergan plc’s generics business and Mylan N.V.’s $9.9 billion deal to acquire Meda AB.
Glenmark generic of K-Dur approved
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has received final Food and Drug Administration approval for potassium chloride extended-release tablets.
My Imports USA buys TAG from P&G
Consumer goods manufacturer, distributor and marketer My Imports USA has acquired the TAG men’s personal care brand from Procter & Gamble Co. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Ranir buys Rembrandt teeth whitening brand
Ranir LLC, maker of the oral care brand Plackers, has acquired the Rembrandt teeth whitening brand from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Ranir said Monday that the deal includes all intellectual property and rights to the Rembrandt brand.
Promius Pharma debuts new corporate identity
Promius Pharma LLC, a subsidiary of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, has unveiled its new visual identity and corporate brand: The Power of Humans Being.
Pane to become CEO of Coty
Coty Inc. is promoting executive vice president Camillo Pane to chief executive officer. Coty said Thursday that Pane is slated to take the CEO reins after the company closes its deal to acquire Procter & Gamble Co.’s specialty beauty business.
Hyland’s promotes Hamilton to president
Homeopathic medicine maker Hyland’s Inc. has named Les Hamilton to succeed Dale Nepsa as president. Hyland’s said Thursday that Nepsa has retired after 25 years at Hyland’s.
Sandoz releases generic Crestor in U.S. market
Sandoz has launched rosuvastatin calcium tablets, a cholesterol-lowering medication, in the United States.
ECRM tabs Bennett as retail senior VP
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has named Wayne Bennett as senior vice president of retail. ECRM said Thursday that Bennett will assume his new role on Aug. 2.
AZO launches Urinary Tract Defense
AZO has expanded its line of over-the-counter women’s health products with AZO Urinary Tract Defense, a medicine for urinary tract infections (UTI). The i-Health Inc. brand said AZO Urinary Tract Defense “helps women play defense when UTI symptoms strike.
Unilever to acquire Dollar Shave Club
Unilever plans to buy Dollar Shave Club, the U.S.-based razor blade subscription service that has jolted the men’s shaving category. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.