Emerson Group names new partners
The Emerson Group has named Clark Tyndall, Sue Smith and Brian Schaefer as new partners. The consumer products consulting and services firm said Tuesday that Tyndall, Smith and Schaefer will join its Partner Group.
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Nexafed decongestant thwarts illegal meth makers
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Nexafed, a nasal decongestant with a technology that disrupts the conversion of pseudoephedrine into the dangerous drug methamphetamine. Nexafed uses Acura’s Impede technology, which disrupts the extraction and conversion of pseudoephedrine to methamphetamine.
Pepsi inks landmark deal with Beyoncé
PepsiCo has entered wide-ranging global partnership singing superstar and model Beyoncé that the beverage giant said marks a new way that it teams with musical artists. Under the deal, Beyoncé will have her image on Pepsi can slated to debut in 2013.
Meda to purchase U.S. sleep aid product
Meda has signed an agreement to acquire MidNite, a over-the-counter sleeping aid. The Sweden-based company said Friday that the MidNite brand is well-established in the United States and holds a market-leading position in an expanding category. Marketed by Concepts In Health Inc.
Mars to debut limited-edition color blend of M&M’s
This month, Mars Chocolate North America plans to roll out a special edition of M&M’s with colors picked solely by fans.
Abreva, Olympian volleyballer spike myths about cold sores
Oral care brand Abreva is teaming up with Olympic volleyball gold medalist Misty May-Treanor in a campaign to dispell myths about cold sores.
AmerisourceBergen’s Howell appointed to new role
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has named Peyton Howell as a corporate senior vice president and as president of global sourcing and manufacturer relations. The pharmaceutical distributor said Wednesday that Howell assumes the new post immediately.
Ocean Global serves up natural remedy for vertigo
Ocean Global has introduced DiVertigo, an all-natural, over-the-counter remedy for vertigo symptoms.
AstraZeneca boosts pharmacy stock of Brilinta
AstraZeneca is kicking off a program with more than 26,000 national, regional and independent pharmacies to ramp up retail availability of Brilinta, an anticoagulant. The drug maker said Tuesday that the U.S.
Naterra’s Phase+ addresses diabetics’ skin problems
Naterra International Inc. has begun the national launch of Phase+, a skin care line designed to address the cosmetic effects that diabetes has on the skin.
Gorsky elected chairman of Johnson & Johnson
Seven months after becoming chief executive officer, Alex Gorsky has been elected as chairman of the board at Johnson & Johnson. J&J said Friday that current chairman Bill Weldon, Gorsky’s predecessor as CEO, is slated to step down on Dec. 28 and to retire early next year after a brief transitional
Mylan releases generic Detrol
Mylan Inc. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market tolterodine tartrate tablets (1 mg and 2 mg), a bladder medication. The company said Thursday that the product, which is shipping immediately, is a generic version of Pharmacia and Upjohn’s Detrol tablets.
Shoppers Drug Mart adds Honibe Honey Lozenges
Island Abbey Foods Ltd.’s Honibe Honey Lozenges have hit store shelves at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Coty plans Katy Perry fragrance line
Coty Inc. has signed singing star Katy Perry to develop and market her own line of signature fragrances. The company said Wednesday that as part of the project it will also distribute Perry’s existing fragrance portfolio, comprised of Purr and Meow!, effective immediately.
Perrigo set to roll out Luxiq Foam generic
Perrigo Co. partner Cobrek Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for betamethasone valerate foam (0.12%), a psoriasis medication.
McKesson helps deliver eCoupons to Rx patients
McKesson has partnered with Physicians Interactive to provide its eCoupon tool to health care providers, enabling them to easily provide prescription drug savings to patients and, in turn, spur medication adherence.