Pleio GoodStart improves Rx adherency, pharmacy loyalty
Pleio Health Support Systems Inc. said new data shows that the Pleio GoodStart patient-support program boosts medication adherence and pharmacy loyalty.
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Watson cleared to market lidocaine patch
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its lidocaine topical patch 5%. The company said Thursday that the product is the generic equivalent of Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Lidoderm.
Kardashian beauty collection to hit store shelves
Boldface Group Inc. plans to roll out a limited-edition holiday collection from its Khroma Beauty by Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian brand at retail stores in late fall.
Kirby Lester partners with Tri State Distribution
Kirby Lester LLC’s KL60 compact robotic dispenser has been selected as the exclusive pharmacy automation solution for Tri State Distribution’s TriMaxx three-sided container/closure/label system.
Tyler named exec VP of strategy at McKesson
McKesson Corp. has appointed Brian Tyler as executive vice president of corporate strategy and business development.
SymphonyIRI appoints retail solutions president
SymphonyIRI Group Inc. has named Beverly Grant as president of retail solutions. The consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail and health care market research firm said Tuesday that Grant, who previously held various positions in a 26-year career at Procter & Gamble Co.
Energizer, Wahl reach settlement
Energizer Holdings Inc. has settled patent infringement litigation against the Wahl Clipper Corp. Energizer said Tuesday that its lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in April, claimed that primary lithium batteries supplied by Great Power Battery Co. Ltd.
Stride teams with Shaun White to launch Mintacular
Stride gum has expanded its flavor lineup with Mintacular, the result of its second collaboration with pro snowboarder/skateboarder and two-time gold medalist Shaun White.
CCA names new board member
CCA Industries Inc. has appointed Jonathan Rothschild as a director on its board. The company said is Rothschild is president and chief executive officer of Arterio Inc., which is in the vitamins and supplements business, and a director of Immucell Inc., a biotechnology company.
Nephron unveils Primatene Mist alternative
Later this month, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. plans to begin rolling out Asthmanefrin, an over-the-counter alternative to the discontinued Primatene Mist inhaler.
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.
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.