Document Security Systems lands contract with Walgreens
Document Security Systems Inc. has been awarded an annual packaging order contract from Walgreen Co. worth about $2.
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Bausch & Lomb promo marks launch of Biotrue
This weekend, Bausch & Lomb is offering free admission to some of the nation’s top visually inspiring attractions to mark the launch of Biotrue, its latest lens care product.
Roche Diabetes Care plans Infusion Site Awareness Week
At the end of this month, Roche Diabetes Care plans to kick off its inaugural National Infusion Site Awareness Week. Roche, maker of Accu-Chek diabetes management products, said it’s creating the event — which runs Aug. 30 to Sept.
Victory closes acquisition of MiddleBrook
Victory Pharma Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Eli Lilly takes aim at diabetes
Eli Lilly and Co. this weekend is participating in an event hosted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to help raise awareness among African-Americans about the need to better manage diabetes. The 12th annual Victory Over Diabetes event on Aug.
Dr. Fresh taps social media to promote Binaca
Dr. Fresh Inc. has found success using social media channels to promote its Binaca breath freshener brand.
Redbox to deploy DVD kiosks at CVS stores
Redbox Automated Retail plans to roll out automated redbox DVD rental kiosks at CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide. The Coinstar Inc.
Former Actavis CEO to join Watson
Sigurdur Oli Olafsson, formerly chief executive officer of Actavis Group, is joining Watson Pharmaceuticals as executive vice president of global generics. Watson said Wednesday that Olafsson will start in the position on Sept. 1.
Tiger Balm offers in-store savings at CVS, Walgreens
Prince of Peace Enterprises Inc., the United States distributor for all Tiger Balm products, has begun offering special in-store promotional discounts at CVS and Walgreens drug stores. The company said late Tuesday that 1.
AmerisourceBergen exec gets promoted
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has promoted Barbara Brungess to vice president of corporate and investor relations. The pharmaceutical and health care distributor said Tuesday that the move is effective immediately. Brungess succeeds Michael Kilpatric, who is retiring on Dec.
Watson promotes global operations executive
Watson Pharmaceuticals has promoted Robert Stewart to executive vice president of global operations. Watson said Tuesday that Stewart, who joined the company in November 2009 as senior vice president of global operations, will continue to report to Paul Bisaro, president and chief executive officer.
Merz cleared to market Xeomin
Merz Pharmaceuticals has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA), a botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of adults with cervical dystonia or blepharospasm.
GSK, Sanofi, Novartis start shipping flu vaccines
GlaxoSmithKline, sanofi-aventis and Novartis have begun U.S. distribution of flu vaccinations for the 2010-2011 flu season.
Kimberly-Clark unveils improved GoodNites
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has launched new and improved GoodNites Underwear, saying that the rollout marks the brand’s "most underwear-like pant yet.
American Safety Razor files for bankruptcy
American Safety Razor Co. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and subsequently reached an agreement to sell the company to its first-lien creditors.
Stiefel launches MaxClarity acne system
Stiefel Laboratories Inc. has introduced the MaxClarity System, an over-the-counter acne regimen, to consumers in the United States.