Firefly expands Star Wars toothbrush lineup
Dr. Fresh LLC’s Firefly children’s oral care brand has added to its Star Wars product roster with the Stormtrooper 3D Character Toothbrush. Dr.
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HBA veteran Peterson launches CPG Linkages
Health and beauty aids industry veteran Ted Peterson, a former Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) executive, has formed CPG Linkages LLC, a business consulting firm.
Valeant starts search to replace CEO Pearson
J. Michael Pearson is slated to step down as chief executive officer of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., which has begun a search for a new CEO.
L’Oréal Multi-Cultural Beauty makes pair of appointments
The L’Oréal USA Multi-Cultural Beauty Division has announced two appointments in marketing communications. L’Oréal said Friday that Vivianna Blanch has been named vice president of integrated consumer communications, and Crystal Thompson has been hired as director of public relations.
Tri State Rx packaging makes adherence as easy as 1-2-3
Tri State Distribution has launched 1-2-3 Systems, which the company described as a “breakthrough” prescription packaging solution for helping patients adhere to their medications.
Zim’s adds Max-Arnica roll-on to pain relief lineup
Perfecta Products Inc. has expanded its Zim’s line of topical health and skin care products with Zim’s Max-Arnica, a roll-on homeopathic pain reliever.
GlaxoSmithKline CEO Andrew Witty to retire
Sir Andrew Witty, chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc, plans to retire from the company next year. GSK announced Witty’s retirement Thursday in releasing its 2015 annual report to shareholders. Plans call for Witty to step down from the CEO post on March 31, 2017.
CHPA announces new officers, board members
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has elected officers and members to its board of directors. CHPA said Wednesday that Patrick Lockwood-Taylor, vice president of Personal Health Care North America and Digestive Wellness Design for Procter & Gamble Co.
Hello kicks off ad campaign for kids’ toothpaste
Hello Products is spotlighting its Hello Naturally Friendly toothpastes for children in the brand’s first-ever advertising campaign.
Dream Water launches at Canadian retailers
Natural sleep aid Dream Water has gained retail distribution in Canada.
Alberto VO5’s new collection targets hair issues
Alberto VO5 has introduced a new line of shampoos and conditioners that provide benefits to help solve common hair problems.
GSK rolls out Children’s Flonase allergy spray
GSK Consumer Healthcare has launched Children’s Flonase, a pediatric version of its now over-the-counter allergy nasal spray.
Innovation to co-host symposium with Binghamton’s WISE
Next month, pharmacy automation provider Innovation will co-host a two-day pharmacy operations symposium with Binghamton University’s Watson Institute of Systems Excellence (WISE).
Glenmark cleared to market Frova generic
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals USA has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for frovatriptan succinate tablets 2.5 mg, a medication for migraine headaches. Glenmark said Monday that its product is a generic version of Frova tablets (2.5 mg) from Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NBTY forms joint venture in China
Vitamin and nutritional supplement maker NBTY Inc. has entered a joint venture to spur the growth of its Nature’s Bounty and MET-Rx brands in China. NBTY said Friday that it has partnered with Hong Kong-based By-Health Co. Ltd., a leading dietary supplement company in China.
Merck names new head of manufacturing
Sanat Chattopadhyay has been promoted to executive vice president and president of the Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD). Plans call for Chattopadhyay, currently senior vice president of Global Manufacturing Operations (Human Health), to start in the new position on April 1.