CVS, Bartell enable smartphone image transfer via Kodak app
Customers of CVS/pharmacy and Bartell Drugs can now wirelessly transfer images from their Android and Apple smartphones using the new Kodak Kiosk Connect App at Kodak Picture Kiosks.
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Kellogg unveils holiday Pringles, new snacks for 2013
Kellogg Co. has released limited-edition holiday flavors of its Pringles snack crisps and introduced a range of new snack items for 2013. The company said the Pringles holiday varieties include cinnamon and sugar, pumpkin pie spice and white chocolate peppermint .
Reckitt Benckiser bests Bayer’s offer to buy Schiff
Reckitt Benckiser Group has made a $1.4 billion tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of vitamins and nutritional supplements maker Schiff Nutrition International Inc.
PregEase provides remedy for morning sickness
Fairhaven Health has rolled out PregEase, a natural supplement designed to relieve two of the most common pregnancy complaints: morning sickness and heartburn. PregEase blends a range of natural ingredients that address common pregnancy symptoms.
Playtex upgrades Gentle Glide 360° tampons
Playtex has introduced redesigned Gentle Glide 360° tampons. The Energizer feminine care brand said Thursday that the upgraded line of tampons incorporates Playtex’s latest innovation: Triple Layer Protection, a three-layer design that provides a powerful barrier against leaks.
Kimberly-Clark names new North America president
Former Kraft Foods executive Michael Hsu has joined Kimberly-Clark Corp. as president of the company’s North America Consumer Products unit.
P&G plans to cut 5,700 jobs
Procter & Gamble Co. plans to cut about 5,700 nonmanufacturing jobs by the end of its 2013 fiscal year next summer. P&G reported the workforce reduction plan Thursday on the day of its 2012 Analyst Meeting here.
Sanofi, Elizabeth Perkins make casting call for diabetes documentary
Actress Elizabeth Perkins has teamed up with Sanofi US on the "Diabetes Co-Stars" awareness campaign to produce a documentary that will feature people with diabetes and those who support them.
Rocasuba unveils homeopathic energy patch
Rocasuba Inc. has extended its product lineup with the debut of an all-natural energy patch. Rocasuba calls Spot On Energy a safer, healthier alternative to energy drinks, shots and pills.
Pharmacy college honors Kirby Lester CEO Zage
Kirby Lester president and chief executive officer Garry Zage, R.Ph., has been named 2012 Alumnus of the Year by the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Kirby Lester’s Garry Zage (left) with Illinois College of Pharmacy Dean Jerry Bauman.
LipiGesic M cited as ‘first-line therapy’ for migraines
PuraMed BioScience Inc. said its homeopathic remedy LipiGesic M has been recognized as an effective first-line therapy for acute migraine headaches.
Mylan, Watson cleared to market Revatio generics
Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for sildenafil citrate tablets (20 mg), a hypertension medication.
Pop band One Direction stars on new Colgate products
Colgate-Palmolive plans to feature pop band sensation One Direction on three new oral care products due out this month. The company said Tuesday that the U.K.
Topricin introduces trial size
Topical BioMedics is making its Topricin homeopathic pain relief and healing cream available in a new trial size. Homepathic topical pain reliever Topricin now comes in a new trial size.
Qualitest recalls lots of painkiller
Qualitest has voluntarily recalled 101 lots of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets (10 mg/500 mg) because of the potential for oversized pills.
Zephrex-D decongestant formulated to prevent illicit use
Westport Pharmaceuticals has launched Zephrex-D, a tamper-resistant pseudoephedrine-based decongestant, at retail stores and pharmacies in the St. Louis area and throughout Missouri. The tablets feature tamper-resistant packaging.