Cardinal’s digital ad network plays to hundreds of pharmacies
Cardinal Health Inc. continues to sign up retail pharmacies for its Pharmacy Health Network digital advertising network, which is now in hundreds of drug stores nationwide.
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Walgreens to carry Pathway Genomics genetic testing kit
Walgreen Co. this month plans to begin selling genetic testing kits from startup Pathway Genomics.
Home Diagnostics, Cellnovo partner on diabetes management
Home Diagnostics Inc. and Cellnovo, a London-based medical device company, have entered a technology integration and distribution alliance for their diabetes management products.
J&J’s U.S. chief customer officer to retire
Frank Maione, U.S. chief customer officer for Johnson & Johnson, plans to retire from the company this fall. During his 34-year career, Maione made significant contributions to the consumer health care business, according to Jeff Strong, global chief customer officer at J&J.
Ghirardelli goes to consumers for next Intense Dark flavor
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. has launched the "Bring Your Dark to Light" contest, in which consumers are being given the chance to create the next flavor of Intense Dark premium dark chocolate.
Perrigo buys rights to sell generic Delsym
Perrigo Co. has acquired the exclusive U.S. store-brand rights to sell and distribute the generic version of Reckitt Benckiser’s Delsym liquid cough suppressant from Tris Pharma.
ScarAway scar sheets hit market
Mitchell-Vance Laboratories LLC has expanded its line of scar management products with ScarAway silicone scar sheets. Like the already marketed ScarAway 100%-silicone gel serum, the new sheets are said to shrink, flatten and fade hypertrophic and keloid scars.
Bausch & Lomb introduces Soothe Xtra Hydration
Bausch & Lomb is rolling its new Soothe Xtra Hydration lubricant eye drops in the United States. The company said Tuesday that the product, for aqueous-deficient dry eye therapy, will be available at major retailers this month.
Fujifilm, Rite Aid team up on photo contest
Fujifilm North America and Rite Aid have launched MyWayPhotoContest.com, a seasonal photo competition for novice and experienced photographers. Fujifilm said Tuesday that from now until June 26, visitors to the MyWayPhotoContest.
Bartell, USA Drug add appetite-suppressing beverage
Better Health Beverage’s underWAY appetite-controlling beverage is now available at Bartell Drugs and USA Drug stores.
Catalina Marketing acquires digital coupon providers
Retail and health care intelligence firm Catalina Marketing has purchased Invenda Corp.’s E-centives and Collabrys digital couponing businesses. Terms of the acquisition, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
MiddleBrook files for bankruptcy
MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company said late Friday that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
McNeil recalls OTC infant, children’s liquid medicines
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall of certain over-the-counter liquid medicines for infants and children, including Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl brand products.
Beauty line upcoming from new CoverGirl Taylor Swift
Singer Taylor Swift has been named the latest CoverGirl and will represent a new line of luxury products for the beauty care brand. The Procter & Gamble brand said the first advertisements featuring Swift are scheduled to appear in January 2011.
Physicians Formula elects board member
The board of Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. has elected Thomas Lynch as a director. The prestige cosmetics maker said Thursday that Lynch, the founder and senior managing director of investment fund Mill Road Capital, will serve as an independent director, effective immediately.
Merck appoints Frazier as new president
Merck & Co. has named Kenneth Frazier as the pharmaceutical giant’s new president, taking over that post from chairman and chief executive officer Richard Clark. Merck said Wednesday that Clark will continue as chairman and CEO.