TCGRx rolls out ATP 2 tablet packaging system
Pharmacy automation provider TCGRx has released the ATP 2, a next-generation automated tablet packaging system.
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Lupin to acquire Gavis Pharmaceuticals
Lupin Ltd. plans to buy Gavis Pharmaceuticals LLC and Novel Laboratories Inc. in an $880 million deal. Lupin said Thursday that the acquisition will boost its scale in the U.S.
Markwins names Rogers as Physicians Formula president
Jeff Rogers has been appointed as president of the Physicians Formula Group at Markwins International Corp. Rogers takes over from Ingrid Jackel, who left the company to join natural beauty care manufacturer Yes To Inc. as chief executive officer.
Coalition formed to safeguard access to OTC pain relievers
A group of drug- and health-related companies and organizations have formed the Protecting Access to Pain Relief Coalition (PAPR), which seeks to preserve Americans’ access to and choice of safe, effective pain relief best-suited for their condition.
GPhA tabs Davis as new CEO
Chester “Chip” Davis has been named president and chief executive officer of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), taking over from Ralph Neas, who is stepping down.
Qore-24 hits shelves at Walgreens stores
Qore-24, an antimicrobial hand purifier that kills germs for up to 24 hours, has landed retail distribution at Walgreens. Qore Systems, the maker of Qore-24, said Tuesday that the product began rolling out to 3,700 Walgreens stores nationwide earlier this month.
Caltrate adds 3-in-1 Bone & Joint Health supplement to lineup
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has rolled out Caltrate Bone & Joint Health, described as a triple-action supplement to promote bone health.
Yes To tabs Jackel as CEO
Ingrid Jackel is joining natural beauty care manufacturer Yes To Inc. as chief executive officer. Yes To said Monday that Jackel comes to Yes To from Physicians Formula, where she held a variety of positions, including CEO, president and chairwoman.
Galderma set to launch Epiduo Forte Gel
Galderma Laboratories has received Food and Drug Administration approval for antibiotic-free Epiduo Forte Gel (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 0.3%/2.5%), a once-daily topical acne treatment. Galderma said Thursday Epiduo Forte Gel is the first combination of 0.3%/2.
Cardinal Health to buy OutcomesMTM
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to acquire medication therapy management specialist OutcomesMTM. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Hyland’s launches 4 Kids Bumps ’n Bruises with Arnica
Hyland’s has expanded its lineup of children’s products with Hyland’s 4 Kids Bumps ’n Bruises with Arnica, a topical ointment stick for kids.
Marketing veteran joins Hershey as CMO
Hershey Co. has hired Capital One Financial Corp. executive Peter Horst as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Hershey said Thursday that Horst will start at the company on July 27. At Capital One Financial, Horst most recently was senior vice president of brand marketing.
J&J fitness app integrates with Walgreens Balance Rewards
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. has teamed up with the Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices loyalty program to encourage and reward healthy behavior.
Study: Kirby Lester technology prevents potential Rx errors
Community pharmacies that used scan-verification and counting technology prevented an average of 2.7 potential prescription errors per week, according to a national study by Kirby Lester.
Topical BioMedics rolls out MyPainAway After-Burn Cream
Topical BioMedics Inc. has expanded its lineup of pain relief and healing cream formulas with MyPainAway After-Burn Cream Powered by Topricin.
Head & Shoulders plays longball at MLB All-Star Game
Head & Shoulders is swinging for the fences in a promotion for this year’s Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game.