Bristol-Myers, Reckitt Benckiser ink OTCs deal
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has entered a collaboration pact with Reckitt Benckiser Group for several over-the-counter medicines sold in Latin America.
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CCA Industries mourns death of CEO
Dunnan Edell, president and chief executive officer of CCA Industries, has died. His father, David Edell, the company’s founder and former CEO, has agreed to resume the CEO’s role. David Edell had retired at the end of 2011.
Actavis launches Yaz generic after favorable patent ruling
Actavis Inc. has relaunched its Vestura oral contraceptive in the wake of a favorable court decision. The company said late Tuesday that it has released Vestura (3 mg drospirenone and 0.
Innovation hires pharmacy sales veteran
Stephen Donohue has joined Innovation as divisional vice president of sales, chain and high volume.
Kirby Lester unveils midsize dispensing robot
Kirby Lester has expanded its pharmacy automation lineup with the new KL100 midsize dispensing robot. The company said Wednesday that the KL100 brings a new level of efficiency and medication safety to higher-volume retail/outpatient pharmacies and central fill facilities.
Perrigo testosterone gel gets FDA’s OK
Perrigo Co. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for its New Drug Application (NDA) for testosterone gel 1%. The company said Tuesday that its NDA included a bioequivalence study that compared its product with AbbVie’s AndroGel 1%.
Mylan, Biocon team on insulin generics
Mylan has entered an agreement with Biocon Ltd. to collaborate on the development and commercialization of generic versions of three insulin analog products.
XyliMelts for Dry Mouth to hit shelves at Rite Aid
OraHealth has introduced XyliMelts for Dry Mouth oral adhering discs, which the company touts as the only remedy that effectively addresses the sleep disruption and tooth decay associated with dry mouth.
H.D. Smith names exec to manage specialty Rx unit
H.D. Smith has appointed Tim Booth as executive vice president of Smith Medical Partners, its specialty pharmaceutical distribution and services subsidiary. The pharmacy wholesaler said Monday that Booth, previously corporate vice president of H.D.
Chain Drug Consortium picks up pet supplement line
True-Dose pet supplements have landed distribution through the Chain Drug Consortium. ENB Science LLC said Friday that the True-Dose will become part of the consortium’s Premier Value brand and be offered to its member pharmacy retailers via the Just Fur Pets Program.
Perrigo ships clobetasol foam, acquires pet health company
Perrigo Co. has launched clobetasol emulsion propionate foam 0.05%, a treatment for dermatosis of the scalp. The company said Friday that the product is a generic equivalent of Stiefel Laboratories’ Olux-E Foam (0.05%).
Kardashian beauty line to boost CVS store presence
CVS/pharmacy is expanding the Khroma Beauty by Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian beauty care line to 2,100 stores after a successful initial launch of a limited-edition holiday collection. Beauty licensing company Boldface Group Inc.
Kraft Foods names chief marketing officer
Deanie Elsner has been appointed to the newly created position of chief marketing officer at Kraft Foods Group Inc.
DOJ files suit against merger of brewers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block Anheuser-Busch InBev’s $20.1 billion deal to acquire total ownership of Grupo Modelo. The DOJ said Thursday that the acquisition would "substantially lessen" competition in the U.S.
Mountain Dew lands country singer as pitchman
Mountain Dew has signed country music star Brantley Gilbert as a brand spokesman. The PepsiCo soft drink brand said Wednesday that Gilbert embraces Mountain Dew’s Tennessee history and unique flavor, which reflects the hit singer/songwriter’s high-energy live shows and authentic lyrics.