Merck plans to buy Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on ophthalmic products. Under the agreement announced Tuesday, Merck, through a subsidiary, will commence a tender offer for all outstanding common stock of Inspire.
Mylan Inc. has launched generic versions of hormonal disorder treatment Sandostatin and ophthalmic solution Xalatan.
Diamond Foods Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. have entered an agreement to merge P&G’s Pringles snack chip business into Diamond in a $2.35 billion deal. According to the companies, the transaction will make Diamond the No. 2 global player in savory snack category.
Reese Pharmaceutical Co. has added Licide Bedbug Spray to its lineup of over-the-counter branded and private-label products. The company said Wednesday that Licide Bedbug Spray helps consumers keep their homes free of bedbugs for up to 4 weeks.
Mark Cieslinski has been appointed senior vice president of sales at Help Remedies Inc. The over-the-counter medicine brand said Monday that Cieslinski brings more than 20 years of sales, marketing and new business development experience from The Mentholatum Co. and General Mills Inc.
Eli Lilly and Co. has rolled out Axiron testosterone topical solution to pharmacies nationwide. The pharmaceutical company said late Friday that the Food and Drug Administration approved Axiron in November, making it the first and only testosterone replacement therapy applied to the underarm.
Vaseline has launched the Keep Your Grip Challenge, an online football game created by Vaseline MEN, its line of nongreasy hand and body lotions, that challenges players to keep their grip on the ball as they charge downfield. The Unilever brand said late Friday that the game The Challenge is hosted
Nipro Diagnostics Inc. has been honored as the South Florida Manufacturer of the Year by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA).
Natural skin care brand SheaMoisture has partnered with Walgreen Co. to roll out a new organic hair care line. The company said Friday that Walgreen will be the exclusive national drug store retail partner for the new line, which includes shampoos, conditioners and styling aids.
Ron Boger has been named chief operating officer at IdeaVillage Products Corp., the marketer of "As Seen on TV" products.
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has presented Rep. John Shimkus (R., Ill.) with its Rx Safety and Healthcare Leadership Award.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has wrapped up its acquisition of GlaxoSmithKline’s U.S. oral penicillin facility and product portfolio. With the deal, which was announced last November, Dr. Reddy’s takes over the GlaxoSmithKline’s penicillin manufacturing site in Bristol, Tenn.
At its Summit 2011 event here, SymphonyIRI Group turned the spotlight on most successful nonfood, food and beverage consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands of 2010.
Supermodel and actress Cindy Crawford has signed on with PepsiCo to be the face of Propel Zero, the beverage giant’s new zero-calorie enhanced water for people who lead healthy, active lives.
Summer Infant Inc. is branching its baby care portfolio into the infant feeding space with the acquisition of BornFree Holdings Ltd. Summer Infant said Monday the deal also stands to open up the drug store market for its baby products.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has rolled out levocetirizine tablets (5 mg) in the United States.
