Mylan ships generics of Sandostatin, Xalatan
Mylan Inc. has launched generic versions of hormonal disorder treatment Sandostatin and ophthalmic solution Xalatan.
Supplier News
Diamond adds Pringles in deal with P&G
Diamond Foods Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. have entered an agreement to merge P&G’s Pringles snack chip business into Diamond in a $2.35 billion deal. According to the companies, the transaction will make Diamond the No. 2 global player in savory snack category.
Reese Pharmaceutical rolls out bedbug spray
Reese Pharmaceutical Co. has added Licide Bedbug Spray to its lineup of over-the-counter branded and private-label products. The company said Wednesday that Licide Bedbug Spray helps consumers keep their homes free of bedbugs for up to 4 weeks.
Help Remedies names senior VP of sales
Mark Cieslinski has been appointed senior vice president of sales at Help Remedies Inc. The over-the-counter medicine brand said Monday that Cieslinski brings more than 20 years of sales, marketing and new business development experience from The Mentholatum Co. and General Mills Inc.
Lilly ships Axiron topical testosterone
Eli Lilly and Co. has rolled out Axiron testosterone topical solution to pharmacies nationwide. The pharmaceutical company said late Friday that the Food and Drug Administration approved Axiron in November, making it the first and only testosterone replacement therapy applied to the underarm.
Vaseline kicks off online football game promo
Vaseline has launched the Keep Your Grip Challenge, an online football game created by Vaseline MEN, its line of nongreasy hand and body lotions, that challenges players to keep their grip on the ball as they charge downfield. The Unilever brand said late Friday that the game The Challenge is hosted
Nipro Diagnostics receives business award
Nipro Diagnostics Inc. has been honored as the South Florida Manufacturer of the Year by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA).
SheaMoisture, Walgreens team on organic hair care launch
Natural skin care brand SheaMoisture has partnered with Walgreen Co. to roll out a new organic hair care line. The company said Friday that Walgreen will be the exclusive national drug store retail partner for the new line, which includes shampoos, conditioners and styling aids.
IdeaVillage appoints COO
Ron Boger has been named chief operating officer at IdeaVillage Products Corp., the marketer of "As Seen on TV" products.
HDMA recognizes lawmaker for Rx safety, leadership
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has presented Rep. John Shimkus (R., Ill.) with its Rx Safety and Healthcare Leadership Award.
GSK penicillin acquisition closed by Dr. Reddy’s
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has wrapped up its acquisition of GlaxoSmithKline’s U.S. oral penicillin facility and product portfolio. With the deal, which was announced last November, Dr. Reddy’s takes over the GlaxoSmithKline’s penicillin manufacturing site in Bristol, Tenn.
SymphonyIRI recognizes CPG brand ‘pacesetters’
At its Summit 2011 event here, SymphonyIRI Group turned the spotlight on most successful nonfood, food and beverage consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands of 2010.
Cindy Crawford teams up with PepsiCo’s Propel Zero
Supermodel and actress Cindy Crawford has signed on with PepsiCo to be the face of Propel Zero, the beverage giant’s new zero-calorie enhanced water for people who lead healthy, active lives.
Summer Infant acquires BornFree
Summer Infant Inc. is branching its baby care portfolio into the infant feeding space with the acquisition of BornFree Holdings Ltd. Summer Infant said Monday the deal also stands to open up the drug store market for its baby products.
Dr. Reddy’s launches levocetirizine tablets
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has rolled out levocetirizine tablets (5 mg) in the United States.
SymphonyIRI Summit 2011 to focus on ‘competitive edge’
SymphonyIRI Group Inc. has announced the roster of keynote speakers from the consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail and health care industries for its Summit 2011 next week in Miami Beach, Fla.