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Lilly ships Trulicity to pharmacies

Eli Lilly and Co. has released Trulicity, a once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes, to U.S. pharmacies. Lilly said Monday that Trulicity (dulaglutide) comes in a single-dose pen, in 0.75 mg and 1.5 mg doses, and doesn’t require patients to mix, measure, or handle the needle.

Jolen unveils new package design for creme bleach

Jolen Inc. has rolled out a new look for its Jolen Creme Bleach hair formula. The company said Monday that Jolen Creme Bleach retains its iconic logo and package color but sports a new package design to freshen up the brand’s look.

Mylan, Disney facilitate access to EpiPen

Mylan Inc., maker of the EpiPen epinephrine auto-injectors, has signed a multiyear agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to help raise awareness of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Hershey CEO named to Obama council on trade with Africa

J.P. Bilbrey Hershey said Friday that the newly created private-sector advisory council will focus on bolstering U.S. commercial relationships with African nations. "It is a great honor to be selected and to serve on this advisory council to our president," Bilbrey said in a statement.

PepsiCo president slated to retire

PepsiCo Inc. president Zein Abdalla plans to step down from his post at the end of this year. Zein Abdalla In an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, PepsiCo said Abdalla notified the company that he has decided to retire effective Dec. 31.

Reese’s expands lineup with snack spread

Hershey Co. has launched Reese’s Spreads, a combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors in spreadable form. Hershey said Wednesday that Reese’s Spreads, based on the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, will appeal to consumers because it can be "enjoyed on any food, anytime, anywhere.

Mylan ships Loestrin 24 Fe generic

Mylan Inc. has released norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets (1 mg/0.02 mg) and ferrous fumarate, a birth control pill, in the United States. Mylan said Wednesday that the oral contraceptive product is a generic version of Loestrin 24 Fe from Warner Chilcott.

Spear takes helm as GMDC president

The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has named veteran consumer packaged goods (CPG) executive Patrick Spear as president. Patrick Spear GMDC said Tuesday that Spear became president of the trade association effective Nov. 1.

Moberg expands relationship with Emerson Group

Moberg Pharma AB has tabbed Emerson Group to provide logistical services under an outsourcing arrangement. Moberg said Tuesday that under the services agreement, Emerson Healthcare, a division of Emerson Group, will provide certain logistical services and all order-to-cash functions for its U.S.

P&G settles patent litigation on tooth whitening strips

Procter & Gamble Co. has reached a multiparty settlement on patent infringement litigation involving Crest Whitestrips products. P&G said Monday that Clio USA Inc., Team Technologies Inc. and Brushpoint Innovations Inc. have agreed to settle after the U.S.