Warner Chilcott appoints head of N. America sales
As part of a realignment of its sales organization, Warner Chilcott has named Johannes van Zoonen to head the company’s North American sales unit.
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Actresses Stone, Wilde become Revlon ambassadors
Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde, two of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, have signed on as Revlon global brand ambassadors.
GSK Consumer Healthcare names marketing chief
Former Johnson & Johnson executive John Graham has joined GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare as chief marketing officer. John Graham Starting in the CMO post this week at GlaxoSmithKline, and based in Parsippany, N.J., Graham now oversees GSK Consumer Healthcare’s North American marketing function.
Colgate makes foray into sensitive toothpaste arena
Hailing a major advance in the treatment of tooth sensitivity, Colgate-Palmolive has rolled out Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste.
Derma Sciences set to release MediHoney Hydrogel
Derma Sciences Inc. next year plans to begin shipping MediHoney Hydrogel Wound and Burn Dressing with Leptospermum honey (manuka honey).
Amneal ships four new generics
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has released four new generic drugs, including an anti-anxiety medication, an antidepressant and a pair of allergy medicines.
Dr. Fresh unveils Barbie rotary toothbrush
Dr. Fresh Inc. has added the Barbie Rotary Toothbrush to its FireFly line of timer toothbrushes for children. The company said this week that the pink, battery-powered rotary toothbrush employs Dr.
Upsher-Smith named AmerisourceBergen ‘Manufacturer of the Year’
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. has been recognized as a Manufacturer of the Year by AmerisourceBergen Corp. Upsher-Smith said Monday that it received AmerisourceBergen’s Manufacturer of the Year Award for branded pharmaceutical sales under $500 million.
Nycomed names Markison as CEO
Nycomed US Inc. has appointed Brian Markison as president and chief executive officer of the newly created stand-alone company emerging from the acquisition of Nycomed A/S by Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
SinuCleanse adds on-the-go nasal wash
Med-Systems Inc. has expanded its nasal washing product line with the SinuCleanse NetiCap, which enables users to turn most water bottles into an instant, on-the-go neti pot.
CastShield set for major retail Rx distribution
MediShield LLC has landed major distribution deals in Canada and is working on one in the United States that will bring its CastShield waterproof cast covers to retail pharmacies.
AstraZeneca cardiovascular drug BRILINTA approved
AstraZeneca has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for BRILINTA tablets, which help treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Innovation to expand PharmASSIST line
Innovation plans to unveil a new pharmacy automation product, PharmASSIST OPTIx, at Cardinal Health Inc.’s Retail Business Conference this week.
Alyson Hannigan named Head & Shoulders ambassador
Head & Shoulders has announced today that Alyson Hannigan, star of CBS-TV’s "How I Met Your Mother" and the hit movie American Pie, will be the brand’s official female ambassador.
Lannett to release Tenuate generic
Lannett Co. soon plans to begin shipping diethylproprion HCl tablets, used in the treatment of obesity. The pharmaceutical company said Monday that it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for diethylproprion HCl Tablets 25 mg.
HeadBlade upgrades razor for head shavers
HeadBlade Inc. has served up what it said is a new and improved version of its HeadBlade Sport razor, for men who shave their head. The HeadBlade Sport razor has an even sleeker look plus several new features.