Moose Pharmacy deploys Innovation RxSafe system
Moose Pharmacy has boosted the efficiency of the pharmacy at its Mt. Pleasant, N.C., store with the deployment of an Innovation RxSafe 1800 robotic inventory control system.
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Lannett to purchase Silarx Pharmaceuticals
Lannett Co. plans to acquire Silarx Pharmaceuticals Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of liquid generic drug products. Financial terms of the agreement, which includes a related real estate entity, weren’t disclosed.
GMDC readies for General Merchandise Marketing Conference
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) plans to hold the 2015 GMDC General Merchandise Marketing Conference (GM15) on May 28 to June 1 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla.
Endo to acquire Par for $8.05 billion
Endo International PLC plans to buy Par Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc. from TPG Capital North America in a deal valued at $8.05 billion.
Dr. Miracle’s launches Miracle Repair
Dr. Miracle’s has rolled out Miracle Repair, a three-step reconstructive system formulated to instantly rebound hair from damaging color, relaxer and thermal appliances.
PharmaSmart spotlighted in BP kiosk clinical guide
PharmaSmart was cited in a first-of-its-kind clinical guide on the use and validity of public blood pressure kiosks by the American Society of Hypertension (ASH).
Coca-Cola bottlers slated to get expanded territories
Coca-Cola Co. has signed letters of intent granting expanded territories to two U.S. bottlers. The beverage giant said late Wednesday that it has agreed in principle to grant additional expanded territories to Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Terrasil rolls out OTC shingles treatment at Walgreens
Aidance Scientific has introduced its Terrasil Shingles Skincare skin-soothing ointment at Walgreens stores nationwide.
M&M’S makes ‘M’ laugh to support Red Nose Day
Mars Chocolate North America’s M&M’S brand has kicked off a new campaign called “#MakeMLaugh,” which supports the debut of “Red Nose Day” in the United States. Created in the United Kingdom, Red Nose Day brings people together every two years to do something funny to raise money for charity.
HBA, food brands showcased at Bentonville Film Festival
An array of health, beauty care, food and beverage brands were in the spotlight at the Bentonville Film Festival, which ended this weekend.
AmerisourceBergen becomes NCPDP Elite Partner
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has joined the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs’ Elite Partner Program.
Pharmaceutical companies form Biosimilars Forum
A coalition of 11 biopharmaceutical companies has formed the Biosimilars Forum, described as the first nonprofit organization for expanding patient access to biosimilars in the United States.
Study: TriCalm provides superior itch relief
Cosmederm Bioscience Inc. said new clinical research finds that its TriCalm topical hydrogel bests leading over-the-counter treatments in providing itch relief.
Yoplait reduces sugar in original yogurt
General Mills has reduced the sugar in each single-serve cup of its Yoplait Original line of yogurts by 25%. The food company said Monday that Yoplait is backing up the move with a taste guarantee for Yoplait Original with reduced sugar.
Pernix releases Zohydro ER hydrocodone capsules with BeadTek
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. has rolled out a new formulation of Zohydro Extended-Release Capsules (hydrocodone bitartrate, CII) with BeadTek technology, to U.S. pharmacies. Pernix said Monday that Zohydro ER with BeadTek is available in strengths 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg and 50 mg.
Lindt Lindor truffle stars in thousands of in-store events
Lindt has designated May 9 as Lindor Chocolate Day to celebrate its iconic Lindor truffle and is holding special events in stores across the country.