Abbott’s PediaSure targets picky eaters
Abbott has launched PediaSure SideKicks Clear, a children’s nutritional beverage designed to supplement the diet of picky eaters who are growing fine but may be missing nutrients.
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Leadership transition upcoming at AstraZeneca
Next month, AstraZeneca will have new faces in the posts of chief executive officer and chairman.
CoralActives acne products picked up by Kinney Drugs
Ermis Labs has landed distribution of its CoralActives acne treatment line with Kinney Drugs. A combo kit includes both the CoralActives exfoliating cleanser and the acne serum gel.
Coty drops bid to acquire Avon
Coty Inc. has withdrawn its $10.7 billion proposed acquisition of beauty care supplier Avon Products Inc. Coty said Monday evening that it had sent a letter to Avon’s board indicating that the fragrance giant is no longer interested in pursuing an acquisition deal of the cosmetics direct seller.
Kellogg’s brand gets a makeover
Kellogg Co. is unveiling a refresh of its 106-year-old Kellogg’s brand, calling the move the most significant update of its marquee identity in company history. The company said Monday that the brand update is showcased on Kellogg’s revamped website, kelloggs.
QS/1 rolls out RetrieveRx system
QS/1 has released RetrieveRx, a will-call storage and retrieval system aimed at helping pharmacies eliminate the clutter and guesswork of storing and locating filled prescriptions.
Red Carpet Manicure adds summer shades
Red Carpet Manicure, maker of an innovative at-home gel nail manicure system, has introduced new limited-edition special shade effects for the summer.
Boiron names U.S. chief executive
Janick Boudazin has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of Boiron Inc.
Stiefel cleared to market acne foam
Stiefel has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Fabior Foam (tazarotene 0.1%), an acne treatment.
AmerisourceBergen appoints CFO
Tim Guttman has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer at AmerisourceBergen Corp. after serving in the post on an interim basis.
PharmaSmart names COO, hires former Safeway Rx exec
PharmaSmart International Inc. has promoted Ashton Maaraba to chief operations officer, a newly created position. The blood pressure management, health IT and pharmacy health services company also said this week that it has hired Matthew Bryant as corporate controller and former Safeway Inc.
Smith Drug enlists FCTI for ATM services
Pharmacy wholesaler Smith Drug Co. has named FCTI as its preferred ATM service provider.
Pregnitude supplement helps women trying to conceive
Everett Laboratories Inc. has released Pregnitude, a reproductive support dietary supplement for women having difficulty conceiving.
Tampax, Always brands team up for new feminine care line
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Tampax and Always feminine care brands have joined together to launch the Radiant Collection, a new line of feminine protection products.
Pepsi global campaign set to air first TV spot
PepsiCo plans to air the brand’s initial television commercial since the announcement of its first global campaign, "Live for Now.
Upsher-Smith rolls out Provella women’s probiotic
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. has begun shipping Provella, a probiotic dietary supplement for women designed to promote digestive, feminine and immune health.