Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim team on diabetes treatments
Eli Lilly and Co. and Boehringer Ingelheim have agreed to jointly develop and commercialize a portfolio of diabetes compounds now in mid- and late-stage development.
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Newell Rubbermaid CEO to retire
Mark Ketchum, president and chief executive officer of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., is slated to retire later this year.
Watson approved for generic Fentora
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for fentanyl buccal tablets, a pain reliever for cancer patients. The company said Monday that its Watson Laboratories Inc. subsidiary gained approval from the FDA for fentanyl buccal tablets in strengths of 0.
Reese’s Minis make debut at CES
Hershey Co.’s Reese’s brand was the first to introduce a snacking candy at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here with the launch of Reese’s Minis peanut butter cups.
Prean spray promises ‘cleaner, fresher wiping experience’
Bclean Enterprises Ltd. has launched prean, a new spray that enables consumers to turn a piece of toilet paper into a moist cleansing wipe.
CutisPharma launches new Rx mouthwash kits
CutisPharma Inc. has introduced FIRST Duke’s Mouthwash and FIRST Mary’s Mouthwash compounding kits, which expand the company’s FIRST Magic Mouthwash line.
Troy Healthcare purchases Stopain
Troy Healthcare has acquired the Stopain topical analgesic brand from DRJ Group Inc. and plans to ship a new pain relief gel to retailers early this year. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Troy Healthcare is a subsidiary of Troy Manufacturing Inc.
Lansinoh acquires mOmma baby products brand
Lansinoh Laboratories Inc. has acquired the Italy-based mOmma brand of developmental baby feeding products and accessories.
Investment firm buys Zest soap brand from P&G
The Zest soap brand has been sold by Procter & Gamble Co. to High Ridge Brands Co., a newly formed portfolio company of private equity firm Brynwood Partners VI LP. Brynwood said Tuesday that High Ridge Brands purchased the rights to the Zest bar soap and body wash brand in the United
HDMA appoints senior VP for government affairs
Patrick Kelly has joined the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) as senior vice president of government affairs. HDMA said Tuesday that Kelly will lead all of the health care distributor trade group’s federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Par ships Lotrel, Rythmol SR generics
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. has begun marketing generic versions of the antihypertensive Lotrel and the antiarrhythmic drug Rythmol SR.
CHPA names government affairs chief
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has appointed Bill Head as vice president of government affairs.
Helen of Troy wraps up Kaz acquisition
Helen of Troy Ltd. has finalized its deal to acquire health care and home products manufacturer Kaz Inc. The company said Monday that sales of Kaz products are expected to top $400 for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2011. "We are very pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition
Combe sells cough/cold, skin care, foot care units
Combe Inc. has completed the sale of its cough and cold, skin care and foot care businesses to Reckitt Benckiser Inc. and Blistex Inc.
Mars rolls out Snickers Peanut Butter Squared
Mars Chocolate North America has shipped a new variety of its Snickers candy bar, Snickers Peanut Butter Squared, to drug stores and other mass retailers nationwide.
SC Johnson offers to buy Sara Lee shoe care business
Sara Lee Corp. has received an offer from SC Johnson to acquire Sara Lee’s global shoe care business, including the venerable Kiwi brand, for 245 million euros ($327.9 million). Sara Lee said Monday that the binding offer also includes the Kiwi Kleen, Bama, Tana and Meltonian brands.