Innovation, RxSafe enter distribution partnership
Under a partnership agreement, pharmacy automation supplier Innovation plans to distribute RxSafe’s line of automated, high-density robotic storage and retrieval systems.
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Apricus antifungal drug cleared by FDA
NexMed USA, a subsidiary of Apricus Biosciences Inc., has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to market Tolnaftate-D, the company’s first over-the-counter antifungal medication with its NexACT technology.
Skinvisible’s DermSafe hand sanitizer to launch in Canada
Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals Inc. next month plans to roll out its DermSafe antimicrobial hand sanitizer in Canada. The Las Vegas-based company said Thursday that DermSafe will be launched by Alto Pharmaceuticals in Canada on Sept. 1, in time for the back-to-school and flu seasons.
Poise rolls out hourglass-shaped pads
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has introduced Poise Hourglass Shape Pads, which feature a curved shape for improved fit while providing the same degree of absorbency protection.
TCGRx, IAS form partnership for central fill solutions
Pharmacy technology executives Duane Chudy, chief executive officer of TCGRx, and Gene Fellows, CEO of Integrated and Automation Solutions (IAS), have partnered to form CentralRx, which aims to meet the rising industry need for a full-service central pharmacy fill solution provider.
L’Oreal Paris announces new professional ambassador
New York City dermatologist Gervaise Gerstner, M.D., has been named as L’Oreal Paris USA’s new professional ambassador.
Ex-PhRMA chief Tauzin joins CaptureRx
Billy Tauzin, former chief executive officer of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association (PhRMA) has been appointed to the board of CaptureRx.
Lannett names vice chairman
Jeffrey Farber has been appointed vice chairman at Lannett Co. The generic drug manufacturer and marketer said Tuesday that the 50-year-old Farber has served as a member of Lannett’s board since May 2006.
Natroba head lice solution ships to pharmacies
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. and ParaPRO LLC have launched of Natroba Topical Suspension 0.9%, a pediatric treatment for head lice.
Watsons’ Anda plans new distribution center
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Anda Distribution division plans to build a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical distribution facility in Olive Branch, Miss.
Allegra kicks off video contest on Facebook
Chattem Inc.’s Allegra allergy medicine brand has launched the "Allergy Adventures" contest on Facebook, featuring former Survivor winner and radio personality Danni Boatwright.
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.
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).