H.D. Smith inks distribution pact with PharmacyGPO
H.D. Smith has entered a three-year agreement to become the exclusive wholesaler for PharmacyGPO, a buying group that serves independent pharmacies nationwide.
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Genomma ends bid to buy Prestige Brands
Genomma Lab Internacional S.A.B. de C.V. has dropped its plan to acquire Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
Sandoz to acquire Fougera for $1.5 billion
Sandoz, the generic drug subsidiary of Novartis, plans to buy Fougera Pharmaceuticals in a cash deal of about $1.53 billion. Novartis said late Wednesday that, pending regulatory approvals, it expects to finalize the transaction in the second half of this year.
Sanofi launches glucose meter for iPhone, iPod
Sanofi has announced the U.S. launch of the iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System, which the company said is the first Food and Drug Administration-approved blood glucose meter that connects directly to the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.
Pepto-Bismol adds ‘to go’ product
Procter & Gamble Co. has unveiled Pepto-Bismol To-Go, a more portable version of its venerable stomach remedy.
First Doryx generic is released by Mylan
Mylan Inc. has begun shipping doxycycline hyclate delayed-release tablets (150 mg), an oral antibiotic, after a favorable ruling in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Warner Chilcott.
AmerisourceBergen wraps up World Courier acquisition
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has closed its $520 million cash deal to buy World Courier Group Inc. The pharmaceutical distributor said Tuesday that the acquisition is expected to be neutral to its fiscal 2012 earnings and accretive in fiscal 2013.
Balsamic vinegar variety joins Heinz ketchup lineup
H.J. Heinz Co. has made Heinz Ketchup Blended with Balsamic Vinegar a full-time member of its product family. Heinz Ketchup Blended with Balsamic Vinegar was offered as a limited edition last fall.
Speed Stick Twitter campaign helps guys ‘handle it’
Colgate-Palmolive Co.’s Speed Stick Power brand has teamed up with television star Danny Pudi for a campaign called "How Do You #HANDLEIT?" on social media site Twitter.
Mylan set to sell Nuvigil generic
Mylan Inc. has entered into an agreement with Teva that settles pending patent litigation related to Nuvigil (armodafinil), a medication for sleep disorders.
Kimberly-Clark extends U by Kotex line
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has launched the new U by Kotex Sleek Tampons and U by Kotex CleanWear Pads in retail outlets nationwide. The company said Monday that these latest additions to the U by Kotex feminine care line provide solid protection and performance through innovative designs.
Warner Chilcott eyes sale of company
Warner Chilcott’s board of directors has confirmed that it’s exploring a sale of the company.
VIVUS cleared to market ED drug
VIVUS Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Stendra tablets (avanafil), indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED).
Serena Williams serves up Sleep Sheets at Walgreens
Tennis star Serena Williams has introduced Sleep Sheets, a new natural sleep aid from Sheets Brand available exclusively at Walgreens.
Teva drug disposal poll
With the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day taking place on April 28, Teva Pharmaceuticals announced interesting survey results they hope will inspire prescription medication users to act more responsibly when using and disposing of drugs.
ShelfX
ShelfX, provider of revolutionary self-checkout and inventory management solutions, announces the availability of the Vending Fridge.