Rx kiosk maker Asteres awarded new patents
Asteres Inc. has been issued a trio of patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its automated pharmacy kiosk technology.
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Meda inks deal to acquire Alaven
Meda has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S. specialty pharmaceutical company Alaven.
Topricin awarded patent for fibromyalgia-related pain
Topical BioMedics Inc. has been awarded a patent for Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream as a treatment for pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Burner Balm inks pact with pharmacy distributor
Pacific Shore Holdings Inc. has engaged with Michigan-based H&H Wholesale, which specializes in supplying independent and chain pharmacies nationwide, for the distribution of its Burner Balm and Energy-X Lip Balm.
McKesson’s Figueroa named supply chain exec of decade
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) has named John Figueroa, president of McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical, as the "Supply Chain Executive of the Decade.
PharmaTrust MedCenters dubbed ‘game-changing technology’
PharmaTrust said its MedCenter remote pharmacy dispensing machines have been called "industry-changing technology" by news network CNN. The Oakville, Ontario-based company said Wednesday that in a piece airing on Aug.
Somaxon, P&G to co-promote Silenor sleep aid
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. have entered into a co-promotion agreement for Silenor, a newly approved treatment for insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance.
American Greetings strikes chord with Guitar cards
Adding to its lineup of fun, interactive cards, American Greetings has rolled out the new Guitar line of birthday cards. Designed to simulate the experience of playing an actual guitar, the musical greetings feature a telescoping card that, when pulled, extends into a mini-guitar.
Carmex launches its first tinted lip balm
Carma Laboratories Inc. has unveiled two new Carmex Moisture Plus ultra-hydrating lip balms with tints of color. The company said Tuesday that the product’s sheer pink and sheer peach hues mark the first time that the Carmex brand has added color to its lip care products.
Absorbine Jr.’s new packaging makes debut
W.F. Young Inc. has introduced new packaging for its Absorbine Jr. pain relief remedy. W.F. Young said Monday that the new packaging graphics update the brand and give it a more contemporary look while celebrating the company’s heritage of providing pain relief products for horses.
Dr. Scholl’s foldable shoes give break from high heels
Merck Consumer Care has launched Dr. Scholl’s For Her Fast Flats, a stylish, practical solution for women who need a break from their uncomfortable shoes.
Hyland’s adds new children’s remedies
Hyland’s Inc. has expanded its line of homeopathic remedies for children with the addition of Hyland’s Nighttime Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids and Hyland’s Complete Allergy 4 Kids.
Colic Calm lands national distribution at CVS
CVS/pharmacy is now carrying Colic Calm homeopathic infant gripe water from TJL Enterprises Inc. in stores nationwide.
Campaign to promote IntelliGender baby gender test
IntelliGender has retained TransMedia Group to conduct a national campaign to publicize its Gender Prediction Test for expecting parents.
Novo Nordisk taps Upsher-Smith to market Vagifem
Novo Nordisk Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. to market 10 mcg Vagifem tablets. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
RelayHealth earns EHNAC e-prescribing accreditation
RelayHealth has achieved full accreditation with the e-Prescribing Accreditation Program (ePAP) from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC). The McKesson Corp.