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PediaCare rolls out Smooth Melts

PediaCare has introduced Smooth Melts chewable, flavored fever relief tablets for children. Parent company Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. said PediaCare Smooth Melts are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to get kids to take the medication.

SpermCheck grows pharmacy chain distribution

SpermCheck has expanded its retail distribution of its at-home male fertility test to more pharmacy retailers. The company said the SpermCheck Fertility test is now available at CVS/pharmacy, Kinney Drugs and Target, along with Walgreens, Rite Aid and Meijer. Priced at $39.

BD to acquire CareFusion for $12.2 billion

Medical equipment, supply and technology company BD plans to buy CareFusion for $12.2 billion in cash and stock, a deal that the companies said will create a global leader in medication management and patient safety solutions.

Johnson & Johnson to acquire Alios BioPharma

Johnson & Johnson plans to buy Alios BioPharma Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for viral diseases, for $1.75 billion in cash. J&J said Tuesday that the acquisition will bolster its current pipeline for viral diseases.

Sprite Cranberry makes a return

By popular demand, Sprite has brought back its Sprite Cranberry and Sprite Cranberry Zero flavors as it heads into the holiday season. The Coca-Cola Co.

Perrigo to buy women’s health assets from Lumara

Perrigo Co. plc plans to acquire the women’s health care business of Lumara Health Inc. Perrigo said Tuesday that the $82 million cash deal expands its specialty drug portfolio to include extended topical products in the women’s health.

Coty CEO Scannavini resigns

Michele Scannavini has stepped down as Coty Inc. chief executive officer and resigned from the company’s board of directors. Michele Scannavini Coty said Monday that Scannavini’s departure was due to personal reasons.

Dr. Reddy’s launches Xopenex generic

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has rolled out levalbuterol inhalation solution, a bronchodilator medication. The company said Wednesday that its levalbuterol inhalation product is a generic version of Xopenex (levalbuterol hydrochloride) from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Dr.

Zim’s adds vapor rub to health care lineup

Zim’s has expanded its product roster with the introduction of Zim’s Advanced Vapor Rub. Perfecta Products Inc., the maker of the brand, said Wednesday that the vapor rub come in two forms: a traditional jar and a four-ounce tube with a no mess, easy-on applicator. The company noted that the tube