Johnson & Johnson has named Alex Gorsky and Sheri McCoy as vice chairmen of its executive committee and said they will join board chairman and chief executive officer William Weldon in an expanded office of the chairman.
The "candy-like appearance" of Tessalon (benzonatate) liquid cough suppressant capsules presents a risk to young children, and the medication should be kept in child-proof containers, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
George Lorch has been elected as nonexecutive chairman of the board at Pfizer Inc. The move comes after the exit of chairman, president and chief executive officer Jeffrey Kindler, who Pfizer said last week has retired.
Former CVS category management executive Steve Ortleb has joined Market Performance Group (MPG). The consumer sales and marketing strategy firm said Ortleb will serve as a director on the MPG Sales & Retail Services team and as a retail adviser for the MPG Strategy Consulting group.
Mylan Inc. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market nifedipine extended-release tablets for the treatment of hypertension. The company said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Prestige Brands Inc. has added Little Colds Honey Elixir, a nonmedicated treatment for cough and sore throat, to its Little Remedies line of pediatric over-the-counter products.
In another recall, Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare unit is pulling back all lots of the soft chewable versions of its Rolaids antacid.
Expanding its menu of options for holiday greetings, American Greetings Corp. has introduced new digital slideshow cards that come preloaded with Christmas images or can be customized with favorite photos.
Helen of Troy Ltd. plans to acquire health care and home products maker Kaz Inc. for $260 million. Helen of Troy said Thursday that the cash deal is slated to be completed by Dec. 31, pending the closing of financing for the transaction, regulatory approvals and other conditions.
Cadbury is extending its Trident line of sugar-free gum with Trident Vitality, which is designed to bring a more sophisticated blend of flavors.
Bath and beauty supplier EcoTools this spring plans to roll out new items, along with a new look and revised sets, for its popular Alicia Silverstone collection. The eco-friendly brand, part of Paris Presents Inc.
Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift has signed up with CoverGirl to represent a new-generation luxury makeup line called NatureLuxe.
Pfizer Inc. has teamed up with actress and model Angie Harmon in a promotion for its Children’s Advil ibuprofen pain reliever and fever reducer.
NBTY Inc. has named Jeffrey Nagel as chief executive officer, succeeding Scott Rudolph, who will remain chairman. The nutritional supplement manufacturer, marketer and distributor said Nagel assumed his new duties on Monday and will be based in Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Procter & Gamble Co. has unveiled a multiyear partnership with National Hockey League star Alex Ovechkin to serve as a Gillette brand ambassador.
At the start of next year, Kellogg Co. is slated to usher in a new chief executive officer. The food company said David Mackay plans to retire as president, chief executive officer and director effective Jan. 1.
