Endo Health Solutions Inc. has announced the departure of Julie McHugh, chief operating officer, and Alan Levin, executive vice president and chief financial officer. The pharmaceutical and health care products company said Wednesday that McHugh’s departure is effective immediately.
Mylan Specialty L.P. is partnering with a roster of pro baseball teams to host Allergy Awareness games at select stadiums across the country.
Perrigo Co. has received final approval for trospium chloride extended-release capsules (60 mg), a medication for overactive bladder. The company said Wednesday that the product, which has begun shipping, is the generic version of Sanctura XR from Allergan.
TABS Group Inc. has entered an agreement to provide promotion optimization services to over-the-counter health products company Prestige Brands Inc.
Cracker Jack has introduced two new flavors, added more peanuts and "modernized" the prizes for its iconic caramel corn snack.
AstraZeneca plans to buy Omthera Pharmaceuticals, a Princeton, N.J.-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on medications for dyslipidemia. Under the deal announced Tuesday, London-based AstraZeneca said it’s acquiring Omthera for $12.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. is acquiring Bausch+Lomb Holdings Inc. for $8.7 billion in cash. With the deal, announced on Monday, Bausch+Lomb will retain its name and become a division of Valeant.
Vaseline has teamed up with actress and author Nia Vardalos in a promotional campaign for its Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer 360-degree spray lotion.
Cool Gear International has launched its new coolgearcan, designed to help keep beverages cold, in CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. The coolgearcan is available in more than 50 designs.
Howard Solomon is slated to retire as president and chief executive officer of Forest Laboratories Inc. at the end of this year. Forest Labs said Thursday that Solomon will step down as president and CEO on Dec. 31. He is expected to remain as chairman through the 2014 annual general meeting, at
Perrigo Co. is transferring its U.S. common stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company said Thursday that it expects to start trading on the NYSE on June 6 under its current stock symbol, "PRGO.
Duchesnay USA has shipped Diclegis, a medication for morning sickness, to pharmacies nationwide.
Chris Dick, president and chief operating officer at Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc., plans to leave those posts and the company’s board of directors later this month. Elite said Tuesday that the change will become effective on May 24.
Darcey Macken has been promoted to president of U.S. sales at Kellogg Co. Macken, currently senior vice president of customer development for U.S. sales, will succeed Mark Wagner, who plans to retire from Kellogg on Dec. 31 after more than 30 years of service at the company. Soon Darcey will meet
Advocate Medical Company (AMC) is distributing Lubrigyn Cleansing Milk, a feminine hygiene product, to all CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.
Actavis Inc. plans to acquire Ireland-based Warner Chilcott in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at about $8.5 billion.
