American Greetings HQ to stay in Ohio
After mulling a move, American Greetings said it plans to keep its corporate headquarters in northeast Ohio. Chief executive officer Zev Weiss announced the decision Monday with Ohio Gov.
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Qualitest cleared to market oral contraceptive
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Emoquette oral contraceptive. The company, acquired late last year by Endo Pharmaceuticals, said Friday that it was cleared by the FDA to market Emoquette (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) in 0.15 mg/0.
Shoppers Drug Mart adds Zippity Doo’s anti-lice hair care line
Laurus Enterprises LLC’s Zippity Doo’s lice-preventive hair care products for children are now available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart. Laurus said Thursday that Zippity Doo’s hair items will be on shelves in Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.
Prestige Brands names operations VP
Paul Hennessey has been appointed to vice president of operations at Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
Amneal ships generic version of Indocin
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has begun rolling out indomethacin extended-release capsules, an anti-inflammatory pain relief medication. The drug maker said Thursday that it has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for indomethacin ER capsules in a 75-mg strength effective Dec.
Reese’s promo gives NCAA hoops fans a shot
Hershey Co.’s Reese’s brand is continuing its sponsorship of NCAA basketball with the launch of the Perfect Play promotion.
FDA OKs Forest Labs’ Daliresp for COPD
Forest Laboratories Inc. has obtained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Daliresp (roflumilast) as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations.
Insight Pharmaceuticals acquires e.p.t brand
Insight Pharmaceuticals has purchased the e.p.t home pregnancy testing brand from Johnson & Johnson. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Insight, owned by private equity firm Swander Pace Capital, said Tuesday that e.p.
Sales exec at American Greetings moves up
American Greetings has promoted Bill DeWitt to senior vice president of the company’s North American Sales Group. The greeting card maker said Tuesday that DeWitt will lead a newly constituted sales division encompassing the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Pfizer wraps up King Pharmaceuticals acquisition
Pfizer Inc. has closed its $3.6 billion deal to acquire branded drug maker King Pharmaceuticals Inc. Pfizer said Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition through the merger of its Parker Tennessee Corp. subsidiary into King, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer.
Coca-Cola boosts Seagram’s retail distribution
The Coca-Cola Co. is expanding retail availability and stepping up marketing for the full line of Seagram’s ginger ale and mixers nationwide.
Winning Colours stain remover to launch at Duane Reade
Winning Brands Corp. next month plans to roll out its Winning Colours Stain Remover to Duane Reade stores in New York City and pass out samples of the product.
Mylan approved for Neurontin generic
Mylan Inc. plans to ship generic gabapentin capsules, indicated for the treatment of a painful complication of shingles. The company said Monday that its Matrix Laboratories Ltd.
Kidz-Med VeraTemp coming to Canadian drug stores
American Scientific Resources Inc. has signed Associated National Brokerage (ANB) to distribute its Kidz-Med VeraTemp noncontact thermometers to chain drug stores in Canada.
Roger & Gallet makes debut at Duane Reade
Duane Reade’s Look Boutique is expanding its roster of luxury beauty offerings with the addition of Roger & Gallet fragrances, bath care and body care products.
AmerisourceBergen becomes Humana’s Rx wholesaler
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has become the new pharmaceuticals distributor for Humana Pharmacy Solutions. Humana said Thursday that under the agreement, Valley Forge, Pa.-based AmerisourceBergen will be its primary wholesaler for drug purchasing. The five-year pact goes into effect on May 1.