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Swisse Wellness launches promo via Walgreens

In a promotion through Walgreens, Swisse Wellness is giving consumers a chance to make a donation and win a trip to see "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." The nutritional supplement maker said Monday that through Nov.

Disney Villains beauty line debuts at Walgreens

Later this month, Walgreens is slated to host events to mark the launch of the new Disney Villains Beauty Collection. Disney Consumer Products said the drug chain will have beauty makeover events at stores in three major cities — New York on Oct. 18 (1471 Broadway), Chicago on Oct. 22 (151 N.

Diet Coke rolls out Taylor Swift can

The Coca-Cola Co. has introduced a collector’s edition Diet Coke Taylor Swift can design that will be in stores through the fall. The beverage giant said Thursday that the 12-ounce, limited-edition Taylor Swift can six-pack will be in retailer beverage aisles nationwide in October and November.

Pfizer set to release menopause drug

Pfizer Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Duavee, a medication for menopause and related conditions. The drug maker said Thursday that Duavee tablets (conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene, 0.

Lupin launches generic version of Zymaxid

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5%, an antibiotic for eye infections, in the United States. The company said Thursday that its product is the generic equivalent of Allergan Inc.

Actavis, Warner Chilcott form new company, board

Actavis has formed a new board of directors with the completion of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis and Dublin-based Warner Chilcott closed the $8.5 billion stock-for-stock deal Tuesday and have combined under a new company incorporated in Ireland.

Merck unveils restructuring plan, new HQ location

Merck is implementing a multiyear plan to sharpen its commercial and research-and-development focus, an effort that the drug maker said will entail a redesigned operating model and cost reductions including 8,500 job cuts. The company said Tuesday that it expects to realize $2.