Church & Dwight to buy Avid Health
Church & Dwight Co. plans to acquire Avid Health Inc., maker of the Vitafusion and L’il Critters gummy vitamins and supplements, for $650 million in cash.
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Sanofi ships Sklice head lice lotion
Sanofi Pasteur has released Sklice Lotion, a topical treatment of head lice, to U.S. pharmacies. The Sanofi vaccines division said Monday that Sklice (ivermectin 0.5%), for use on the hair and scalp, is indicated for treating head lice infestations in patients age 6 months and older.
Prasco to release Xopenex authorized generic
Prasco Laboratories has entered an agreement with Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. to distribute an authorized generic version of Xopenex Inhalation Solution, a respiratory medication. Prasco said Monday that its Xopenex authorized generic product will be sold in 1.25 mg/3 mL, 0.63 mg/3 mL and 0.
L’Oreal, Walgreens ready new skin care experience
L’Oreal Group’s La Roche-Posay and Vichy Laboratoires dermatological skin care brands are slated to have a bigger presence in select Walgreens drug stores.
PharmaSmart, Microlife partner on CV risk factor solution
PharmaSmart International and Microlife Corp. have formed a strategic partnership to develop what they call a "total cardiovascular risk factor solution.
Innovation lands contract with Navy
Innovation has been awarded a five-year pact to provide pharmacy automation solutions to th U.S. Navy.
Parata unveils Rx adherence program for pharmacists
Parata Systems has teamed up with pharmacy business consultancy Pharmacy Development Services (PDS) to launch a medication adherence training program for retail pharmacists.
Physicians Formula to go private in buyout
Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Swander Pace Capital for $65 million. The cosmetics and skin care company said Wednesday that under the deal, affiliates of Swander Pace will buy all outstanding shares of Physicians Formula common stock for $4.
TeleManager enables Rx refills via Facebook
TeleManager Technologies Inc. has added a component to its iRefill Connect suite that allows drug store customers to perform pharmacy functions through the social media site Facebook.
Pfizer, AstraZeneca ink deal on OTC Nexium
Pfizer Inc. is slated to market over-the-counter Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) under an agreement with AstraZeneca.
Hangover Joe’s ramps up retail distribution
Hangover Joe’s, maker of The Hangover Recovery Shot, is expanding distribution to more retail stores in the United States and beyond.
Sun Pharma to take Taro private
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have entered into a merger agreement in which Sun Pharma will buy out Taro for $571 million.
Bristol-Myers wraps up Amylin acquisition
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has completed its acquisition of Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Under the deal announced early last month, Bristol-Myers agreed to buy Amylin for $31 per share in cash, pursuant to a cash tender offer and second-step merger, for an aggregate purchase price of about $5.
Perrigo launches opioid pain medication
Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for morphine sulfate 100ml/5% oral solution. The company said Wednesday that it will start shipping the product, a narcotic pain medication, immediately.
Catalina Health looks to make Rx information clearer
Catalina Health is launching a quality improvement initiative that aims to provide patients with clearer medication information when they pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy.
Wet Ones lends a hand to teachers
Energizer Personal Care’s Wet Ones brand is supporting TeacherLists.com, a new free service that aims to help America’s classrooms stay fully stocked with supplies.