Fuse Science to kick off TV campaign with David Ortiz
Fuse Science Inc. is launching a national television advertising campaign featuring 2013 World Series MVP and Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.
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Robitussin adds liquid-filled capsules to cough lineup
Robitussin has introduced Maximum Strength Cough + Chest Congestion DM, new liquid-filled capsules aimed at controlling cough on the go.
Moberg Pharma grows distribution for Kerasal Neurocream
Moberg Pharma is expanding North American retail distribution of its Kerasal Neurocream, a topical analgesic for foot pain, with a bigger presence for the product at the largest U.S. drug chain.
Topricin Foot Therapy to hit shelves at Walgreens
Topical BioMedics Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Topricin Foot Therapy Cream at Walgreens, the nation’s largest drug chain. The company said Friday that Walgreens will carry Topricin Foot Therapy Cream in the diabetes care section of its nearly 9,000 drug stores.
Pozen to sell Vimovo U.S. rights to Horizon
Horizon Pharma USA Inc. plans to acquire the U.S. rights for Vimovo (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release tablets from Pozen Inc. Pozen said Tuesday that under its agreement with AstraZeneca AB and Horizon Pharma USA, Horizon will acquire the U.S.
OPI CEO Schaeffer to retire
Coty Inc. has announced the retirement of OPI founder and chief executive officer George Schaeffer. The beauty care giant said Thursday that Schaeffer will continue to work with OPI’s management team in a newly created role as OPI’s strategic board adviser.
Actavis restructures specialty sales organization
Actavis plc announced that it has completed the restructuring of its U.S. Specialty Brands sales organization in the wake of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis said Wednesday that Actavis Specialty Brands will have a sales organization of about 750 U.S.
HONEST Tea adds to organic bottled tea lineup
Organic bottled tea maker HONEST Tea is now offering Unsweet Lemon Tea nationally. The company said Wednesday that the the unsweetened, zero-calorie beverage, which is brewed with USDA organic, Fair Trade Certified tea leaves from India, is flavored with organic lemon extract and is available in 16.
Bai Brands, Dr. Pepper Snapple team on distribution
Bai Brands, makers of the Bai 5 line of natural beverages, has entered a distribution agreement with Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. The companies said Tuesdayt that they will now partner in most major markets after having worked together over the last two years in select markets across the country.
Elan shareholders OK sale to Perrigo
The shareholders of Elan Corp. plc have approved the company’s acquisition by Perrigo Co. Ireland-based Elan said Monday that the approval came via two special meetings of shareholders: a special court-ordered meeting and an extraordinary general meeting.
Mylan releases generic version of Focalin XR
Mylan Inc. has launched dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules (30 mg), a medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The company said Monday that the product, launched by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb makes senior management changes
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has made changes in its senior management team as part of a plan to evolve its business model, in which it’s creating a global, integrated commercial organization and expanding the scope of its finance organization.
Akorn to buy three ophthalmic products from Merck
Akorn Inc. plans to acquire the U.S. rights to three branded ophthalmic products from Merck & Co. Akorn said Friday that the move includes product rights obtained through the acquisition of Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Merck, for $52.8 million in cash.
Kimberly-Clark eyes spinoff of health unit
The board of Kimberly-Clark Corp. has authorized management to explore a potential tax-free spinoff of the company’s health care business. Kimberly-Clark said Thursday that a spinoff of K-C Health Care would create a stand-alone, publicly traded health care company with about $1.
Televisa, Unilever to hold in-store events at CVS
Televisa Publishing + Digital publications Vanidades and Cosmopolitan en Español have teamed up with Unilever to offer Divina Latina, an in-store shopping program at CVS/pharmacy stores that caters to Hispanic women.
P&G unveils organizational changes
Procter & Gamble Co. has announced the retirement of three senior executives and the departure of another. The consumer products giant said Wednesday that Dimitri Panayotopoulos, vice chairman and advisor to chairman and chief executive officer A.G. Lafley, is slated to retire effective Jan.