Innovation appoints gov’t, professional services exec
Phil Samples has joined Innovation as vice president of government and professional services.
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Prilosec OTC picks winner for flavor contest
With the help of comedian Larry the Cable Guy, Prilosec OTC has a winner for its Wild American Flavor Sweepstakes.
Parata to sponsor pharmacy business conference
For the second straight year, Parata Systems is sponsoring the 2013 Independent Pharmacy Business Growth Conference. The pharmacy automation company aims to showcase its entire suite of solutions at the event, which will be held by Pharmacy Development Services (PDS) on Feb.
Robitussin tool tracks cough activity
It’s peak cold and flu season for the people of Chicago and Philadelphia, according to Robitussin’s CoughCast tool.
Oral antiseptic spray billed as flu prevention aid
Oasis Consumer Healthcare has introduced Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray, which the company said is making a timely debut during a severe flu season.
AstraZeneca announces senior exec changes
AstraZeneca has made management changes that include an expanded membership of its senior executive team.
Perrigo releases generic of Luxiq Foam
Perrigo Co. has begun shipping betamethasone valerate foam 0.12%, a treatment for psoriasis. The company said Tuesday that the product, released according to the date certain launch settlement previously announced, is the generic equivalent of Stiefel’s Luxiq Foam. Cobrek Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Mission Athletecare to debut in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart
Mission Athletecare is premiering one of its sports performance products at Shoppers Drug Mart as it ramps up for a Canadian market entry this fall.
M&M’s latest campaign to include Super Bowl TV ad
The M&M’s chocolate candy brand is set to kick off a new integrated marketing campaign highlighted by a television spot for the Super Bowl.
Pfizer ships ADHD drug
Pfizer Inc. has released Quillivant XR, an extended-release liquid medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), to U.S. pharmacies.
Inergetics spotlights new diet brands at ECRM
Inergetics Inc. aims to showcase its recently acquired Bikini Ready and SlimTrim weight management brands to retailers this week at the ECRM show in San Antonio.
FDA: Doses for zolpidem sleep aids should be lowered
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring the manufacturers of popular sleep drugs that contain the active ingredient zolpidem to lower current recommended doses.
Kardashian beauty line to hit shelves at Duane Reade
Duane Reade is slated to carry the Khroma Beauty by Kourtney Kim and Khloe (Kardashian) collection from Boldface Group Inc. The beauty product marketer and licenser said Thursday that plans call for the product line to hit shelves at 138 Duane Reade stores this spring.
South Beach Diet adds Snack Smoothies
South Beach Diet has extended its lineup of convenient, nutritious foods with South Beach Diet Snack Smoothies.
Macy’s CEO joins P&G board
Terry Lundgren, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Macy’s Inc., has been named to the board of directors of Procter & Gamble Co.
Vidal Sassoon unveils Pro Series hair care line
P&G Beauty & Grooming aims to make "salon genius available to all" with the launch of the new Vidal Sassoon Pro Series hair care, color and styling line.