VIVUS, Auxilium enter marketing, supply pacts for Stendra
VIVUS Inc. has signed an agreement giving Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. the exclusive rights to market its erectile dysfunction (ED) drug Stendra in the United States and Canada.
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Katy Perry becomes new CoverGirl
Music star Katy Perry has been named as the latest CoverGirl. The Procter & Gamble beauty care brand said Wednesday that Perry is slated to debut her first cosmetics campaign for CoverGirl in the spring of 2014. "Katy is an amazingly talented singer, songwriter, and performer who has always kept an
Private equity firm to buy McKesson Automation
Francisco Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm, plans to acquire McKesson Automation, a unit of McKesson Corp. that provides integrated pharmacy automation solutions to hospitals and health systems.
Hershey set to roll out first new brand in 30 years
The Hershey Co. is launching Lancaster caramel soft creme candy, its first brand-new confectionery brand in the United States in three decades. Lancaster Soft Cremes made their debut in China earlier this year. Hershey said Thursday that Lancaster is slated to roll out nationwide in January.
Teva plans 5,000 layoffs as part of downsizing
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is slated to reduce its global workforce by about 10% under a restructuring plan aimed at slashing costs and optimizing its organization and processes.
Reviver dry ‘swipe’ deodorizes clothes, hair
Kusin & Kusin Ltd. has introduced Reviver, which it calls the world’s first dry deodorant for clothes and hair. The product made its retail debut this week at Walgreens stores nationwide in the laundry aisle, the consumer packaged goods company said.
ChapStick signs women’s soccer star as spokesperson
U.S. women’s soccer Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan has been named as the brand spokesperson for ChapStick. Alex Morgan Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the maker of ChapStick, said Wednesday that Morgan becomes the lip balm’s first brand spokesperson in more than a decade.
Revlon wraps up acquisition of The Colomer Group
Revlon Inc. has closed its deal to acquire The Colomer Group (TCG), a specialist in the professional salon beauty care channel.
RxTran, QS/1 form partnership
Pharmacy automation provider QS/1 will offer its pharmacies translations of prescription directions for use and medication information sheets through RxTran, a provider of language services for pharmacies.
RxHelp introduces Merck MyChoice card
RxHelp.ca is offering a new discount card called Merck MyChoice to help Canadians save and stay on commonly used Merck branded prescription medications.
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.
TABS Group establishes Walmart analytics team
TABS Group Inc. has formed a senior-level team to supporting internal and customer-related initiatives with Walmart.
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.
Cetaphil offers limited-edition cream at CVS for Camp Wonder
Galderma Laboratories, the maker of Cetaphil skin cleansers and moisturizers, is again teaming up with Camp Wonder by donating proceeds from a special-edition Moisturizing Cream, offered exclusively at CVS/pharmacy.