Hallmark adds to recordable storybook line
Hallmark Cards Inc. has expanded its Hallmark Recordable Storybook collection into licensed properties with the addition of the classic children’s book titles Goodnight Moon and Curious You on Your Way.
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Fera ships Puralube dry eye ointment
Fera Pharmaceuticals has rolled out Puralube ophthalmic ointment for retail distribution. Fera said Thursday that Puralube, a preservative-free ophthalmic ointment, has been relied upon by patients and health care professionals for years to relieve the symptoms of dry eye.
Gillette Venus makes Jennifer Lopez global ambassador
Women’s shaving brand Gillette Venus has named actress and musician Jennifer Lopez as its first-ever global brand ambassador. The Procter & Gamble Co.
Three executives promoted at H.D. Smith
H.D. Smith has promoted three senior executives as part of a plan to realign its top leadership.
Lannett names chief operating officer
William Schreck has been promoted to chief operating officer at Lannett Co. The generic pharmaceutical company said this week that Schreck, previously senior vice president and general manager, takes over the COO post effective immediately.
PharmaSmart highlights diagnostic tech advances
PharmaSmart International has unveiled new advances in its blood pressure diagnostic and health IT platforms that it said can help pharmacists expand their role as health care providers.
Court clears Dr. Reddy’s to market Allegra 24-hour generic
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has been cleared by a U.S. court to sell a generic version of sanofi-aventis’ Allegra D-24 allergy medication. The India-based pharmaceutical company said late Sunday that the U.S. District Court of New Jersey on Jan.
P&G health & wellness vice chairman to retire
Robert Steele, vice chairman of global health and well-being at Procter & Gamble Co., plans to retire this fall after 35 years at the consumer products giant. P&G said Monday that plans call for Steele to retire from the company Sept. 1. In the meantime, he has been named vice chairman of health
Specific Beauty ethnic skin care brand builds retail presence
Somabella Laboratories, a maker of ethnic skin care products under the Specific Beauty brand, is expanding its retail distribution and planning some new offerings.
LifeStyles expands premium condom collection
Ansell Healthcare Products has extended its LifeStyles Signature Collection condom line with three new designs. The company has introduced the new WYLD, THRYLL and SKYN Large, which join its existing SKYN, THYN and KYNG products to round out the brand’s premium Signature Collection of products.
American Greetings unveils Opening Acts for Valentine’s Day
Adding to its lineup of interactive cards, American Greetings Corp. has launched Opening Acts greeting cards for Valentine’s Day. The company said Friday that the fun collection features cards paired with specially designed envelopes that play a song or sound when opened.
AstraZeneca tallies savings in prescription program
AstraZeneca provided more than $900 million in savings last year to over 545,000 U.S. patients in its AZ&Me prescription savings initiative.
H.D. Smith promotes veteran Rx executive
Pharmaceutical distributor H.D. Smith has appointed Harvey Tanenbaum as executive vice president. The company said Monday that with the promotion, Tanenbaum assumes the leadership role in all efforts connected to the pharmacy wholesaler’s metropolitan New York-area expansion.
Mylan OK’d for first-to-file generic Sular tablets
Mylan Inc. is set to begin shipping nisoldipine extended-release tablets, indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure. The company said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Medline unveils Curad orthopedic soft goods line
Medline Industries Inc. has rolled out a new hospital-quality orthopedic soft goods line marketed under the Curad brand.
ECRM appoints pharmacy executive
Italo Pennella has been named as the new vice president of pharmacy at ECRM.