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Revlon appoints treasurer, investor relations exec

Revlon Inc. has named Elise Garofalo as senior vice president, treasurer and investor relations. The cosmetics giant said Wednesday that in the role, Garofalo will be responsible for Revlon’s global treasury function and all investor relations activities.

Colgate-Palmolive names new board members

Colgate-Palmolive Co. has elected Helene Gayle and Joseph Jimenez to its board of directors, effective March 1.  The consumer products giant also announced Thursday that Jill Conway, a director since 1984, will retire from the board on May 7, the end of her current term.

Stopain’s new packaging shows Arthritis Foundation support

DRJ Group Inc., the maker of Stopain natural topical analgesics, said new product packaging showing the company’s support for the Arthritis Foundation is beginning to appear on store shelves. The labels read, in part, "Your purchase benefits the Arthritis Foundation.

Healthy Advice Networks can extend pharmacies’ reach

One of retail pharmacists’ greatest strengths is their ability to connect with patients through face-to-face interaction. Reaching consumers outside the store is, however, a more daunting prospect. Healthy Advice Networks is ready to help pharmacy operators meet that challenge.

Physicians Formula appoints permanent CFO

Prestige cosmetics supplier Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. has named Jeff Berry as chief financial officer. The company, which develops, markets and distributes premium-priced cosmetic products for the mass market channel, said Monday that Berry had served as interim CFO since late May.

Bayer rolls out at-home A1C testing system to Rxs

Bayer Diabetes Care has launched its A1CNow SelfCheck at-home testing system at shelves on pharmacies nationwide. The company said this week that the product, available in more than 30,000 pharmacies, is designed to promote diabetes management between physician visits.

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group appoints CFO successor

Martin Ellen has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. The beverage company said this week that Ellen, 56, is slated to start in the position on April 1. He succeeds John Stewart, who last year announced his plans to retire on March 31,

Surescripts lowers e-prescribing prices

Electronic prescription network Surescripts said it has reduced the pricing of its e-prescribing services used by pharmacists, physicians and payers nationwide. The company reported this week that as of Jan.

Ex-Walgreens exec Van Howe to join MPG

Former Walgreen Co. executive David Van Howe is joining sales and marketing strategy firm Market Performance Group (MPG). Van Howe, who left Walgreens at the end of last year, is slated to take the post of senior vice president and retail adviser at MPG.