H.D. Smith and American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) plan to combine their pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs) into a stand-alone PSAO entity. The companies said Monday that the joint venture, to be called the Arete Pharmacy Network, will merge H.D.
Surescripts has activated its National Record Locator Service, an interoperable platform that enables health providers to locate and exchange patient records stored in any care location nationwide.
Revive Personal Products Co. is launching a campaign to build awareness of the oral side effects of cancer treatments and position The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums anti-gingivitis rinse as a remedy.
Pure Protein has expanded its nutritional snack lineup with the launch of Pure Protein Crunch. The NBTY protein snack, beverage and powder brand said the bite-sized, crunchy crisp snacks are formulated to give physically active, on-the-go consumers a convenient, nutritious snacking option.
Lorenzo Delpani next week plans to step down as president and chief executive officer of Revlon for personal reasons. Revlon announced the move Friday in reporting fiscal 2015 results. Plans call for Delpani to leave the post on March 1 and remain with the beauty care company as a paid adviser and
Health Canada has approved Sanofi Pasteur’s Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine developed for adults age 65 and older. A trivalent vaccine, Fluzone High-Dose contains four times the amount of hemagglutinin (HA) per strain versus a standard dose vaccine and is administered as a single, 0.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has begun an enterprisewide corporate identity program to build a global brand. Teva said Wednesday that it will introduce and implement the new brand within the company over the next 12 months.
Lannett Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for sumatriptan nasal spray (5 mg/spray and 20 mg/spray), a treatment for migraine headaches. Lannett said its product is a generic version of Imitrex nasal spray from GlaxoSmithKline.
The Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) has elected Heather Bresch, chief executive officer of Mylan, to chair its board of directors this year.
Procter & Gamble Co. calls its new Oral-B Genius power toothbrush the brand’s “most intelligent” brushing system to date.
Galderma Laboratories L.P. has launched Cetaphil Men, a new line of seven skin care products for men. Galderma said Monday that Cetaphil Men includes a face wash, face cloths, three lotions and two types of bars to clean, moisturize and protect men’s skin. Cetaphil Men is available now online and at
Twenty of the country’s largest corporations, including American Express Co., Coca-Cola Co. and Macy’s Inc., have banded together to rein in employee health care costs.
Nature Made Adult Gummies Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Energy B12 and Fish Oil have received the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified Mark.
Iroko Pharmaceuticals LLC this week made Vivlodex, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for osteoarthritis pain, available by prescription at pharmacies across the United States.
Hello Products is launching its Hello Naturally Friendly toothpastes at pharmacy chains and other retailers nationwide.
McKesson AccessHealth has expanded its suite of reimbursement and performance enhancement solutions for community pharmacies.
