Coca-Cola boosts Seagram’s retail distribution
The Coca-Cola Co. is expanding retail availability and stepping up marketing for the full line of Seagram’s ginger ale and mixers nationwide.
Supplier News
Winning Colours stain remover to launch at Duane Reade
Winning Brands Corp. next month plans to roll out its Winning Colours Stain Remover to Duane Reade stores in New York City and pass out samples of the product.
Mylan approved for Neurontin generic
Mylan Inc. plans to ship generic gabapentin capsules, indicated for the treatment of a painful complication of shingles. The company said Monday that its Matrix Laboratories Ltd.
Kidz-Med VeraTemp coming to Canadian drug stores
American Scientific Resources Inc. has signed Associated National Brokerage (ANB) to distribute its Kidz-Med VeraTemp noncontact thermometers to chain drug stores in Canada.
Roger & Gallet makes debut at Duane Reade
Duane Reade’s Look Boutique is expanding its roster of luxury beauty offerings with the addition of Roger & Gallet fragrances, bath care and body care products.
AmerisourceBergen becomes Humana’s Rx wholesaler
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has become the new pharmaceuticals distributor for Humana Pharmacy Solutions. Humana said Thursday that under the agreement, Valley Forge, Pa.-based AmerisourceBergen will be its primary wholesaler for drug purchasing. The five-year pact goes into effect on May 1.
BloodSTOP Hemostatic Gauze hits shelves at CVS
LifeScience PLUS Inc. has introduced its proprietary 100% natural fiber cotton cellulose gauze in a new hemostatic product, BloodSTOP Hemostatic Gauze, at CVS/pharmacy stores.
Bayer Consumer Care names president
Former Pfizer executive Erica Mann is set to join Bayer HealthCare LLC as the new president of its Consumer Care Division. Plans call for Mann, most recently president and general manager of Pfizer Nutritional Health, to start at Bayer on March 14.
American Greetings gives online peek at what’s new in stores
American Greetings Corp. has enabled consumers to shop for electronic greeting cards on its web site for quite some time, and now they also can go online to find out what’s new in the card aisle at stores. The greeting card company said this week it has launched a new page on AmericanGreetings.com
Scarguard gets green light to be sold in Canada
Scarguard Labs LLC has received approval from Health Canada to sell Scarguard dermatological products to doctors and consumers throughout Canada. The Great Neck, N.Y.
Forest Labs to acquire Clinical Data
Forest Laboratories Inc. plans to buy specialty pharmaceutical firm Clinical Data Inc. in a deal valued at $1.2 billion. The companies said Tuesday that under the agreement, Forest will acquire Clinical Data for $30 per share in cash plus up to $6 per share upon achievement of certain commercial
Prasco, Shire agree on Pentasa authorized generic
Prasco Laboratories has entered a distribution and supply pact with Shire US Manufacturing Inc. for mesalamine controlled-release capsules.
Baseball star Joe Mauer joins Head & Shoulders team
Minnesota Twins all-star catcher Joe Mauer has become a brand ambassador for Head & Shoulders.
Hi-Tech ready to ship generic Neurontin
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. has been cleared to market gabapentin oral solution, a treatment for epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia.
Impax set to ship Adoxa generic
Impax Laboratories Inc. has gained final approval from the Food and Drug Administration of its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for doxycyline monohydrate 150-mg capsules.
L’Oreal names Aimee Mullins a brand ambassador
Athlete, actress and model Aimee Mullins is now part of the family of L’Oreal Paris Ambassadors.