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 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 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 International and Microlife Corp. have formed a strategic partnership to develop what they call a "total cardiovascular risk factor solution.
Innovation has been awarded a five-year pact to provide pharmacy automation solutions to th U.S. Navy.
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 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 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 Inc. is slated to market over-the-counter Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) under an agreement with AstraZeneca.
Hangover Joe’s, maker of The Hangover Recovery Shot, is expanding distribution to more retail stores in the United States and beyond.
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 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 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 is launching a quality improvement initiative that aims to provide patients with clearer medication information when they pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy.
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.
Paul Grimwood, chief executive officer of Nestle UK & Ireland, has been appointed as chairman and CEO of Nestle USA. The world’s largest food company said Friday that Grimwood will move into the new role with the retirement of current Nestle USA chairman and CEO Brad Alford in October.
