The approval of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Orkambi (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) is being hailed as a big stride forward in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the drug just before the holiday weekend.
Emdeon Inc. plans to acquire Altegra Health, a provider of health care payment and analytics solutions, in a $910 million cash deal.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has introduced U by Kotex Security Ultra Thin pads, designed to help women feel more confident in their period protection.
Mondelez International Inc. is adding a new twist to the iconic Oreo cookie. The company on Monday announced Oreo Thins, described as a “grown-up” version of the popular snack.
Unilever has entered an agreement to buy clinical skin care brand Murad.
McKeon Products Inc., a leading supplier in ear care and hearing protection, has made its entry into the oral care arena with an innovative nighttime mouth guard called the LunaGuard.
Five retired military dogs that spent years working in war zones are putting their noses to new uses by helping police in the U.S. combat methamphetamine and other drugs, thanks in part to financial support from Westport Pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched a new logo and new brand initiative under the theme Good Health Can’t Wait. The new logo is described as an expression of empathy and dynamism, which helps keep patients at the center of everything that Dr. Reddy’s does.
Catalina is enabling retailers to target individual consumers with My Favorite Deals, an omnichannel listing of the most relevant upcoming deals for a particular shopper. Announced this week, the list of five deals can be printed out in stores or viewed digitally, including via mobile and email.
SOLON, Ohio – Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing has tapped retail and consumer packaged goods data sales and business development veteran Jennifer Zannelli to serve as senior vice president of sales for ECRM Data.
FUZE has enlisted actor Mr. T to be the new face of the brand as it kicks off a summer campaign to introduce people to its line of flavored iced teas. The Coca-Cola Co. beverage brand said the cornerstone of the campaign is a 30-second spot, titled “Butterflyz,” starring Mr. T. The ad,
Rehydration solution DripDrop has landed retail distribution at Rite Aid drug stores nationwide. The company said Tuesday that DripDrop natural berry-flavored powdered packets can be found in the baby care aisle at Rite Aid. Each box contains eight 8-ounce servings that are mixed with water.
A new chief executive officer will not be taking the reins at Coty Inc. next month. Coty said Tuesday that Bart Becht will remain as interim CEO of the company and continue in his role as chairman. With the move, Elio Leoni Sceti, slated to join the Coty as CEO on July
NORTH WALES, Pa. – Teva Pharmaceuticals has released dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules (CII), a medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in a 20-mg strength.
Dave Wendland, vice president and member of the owners group at Hamacher Resource Group Inc., is slated to present a continuing education session, “Seven Deadly Sins of Community Pharmacy,” this week at the McKesson ideaShare 2015 conference in San Diego.
Over the next couple of years, General Mills plans to remove artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources from the rest of its cereals.
