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.
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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.
Caraco appoints COO
G.P. Singh Sachdeva has been named chief operating officer at Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories. Ltd. The generic drug maker said Tuesday that its board appointed Singh to the COO post on July 23. Previously, Singh was senior vice president of business strategies from July 2007 to July 2010.
EQ Smart Energy Drink to be carried by Walgreens
EQ Labs Inc. is slated to roll out its EQ Smart Energy Drink at Walgreens drug stores across the country. The company said Tuesday that it plans to launch a promotion at Walgreens’ Las Vegas Boulevard on Labor Day weekend, which then will serve to kick off a national rollout of the EQ
P&G expands coupon savings
Looking to offer one-stop savings, Procter & Gamble Co. is inserting coupons from several of its brands inside specially marked products. P&G said Wednesday that the special offers will help U.S. shoppers save time and money every day by serving up discounts on an array of its brands in one package.
Cobalis to form retail marketing unit for PreHistin
Cobalis Corp., maker of the over-the-counter PreHistin Allergy Defense Formula, has entered into a distribution partnership with OTM LIC Inc. to facilitate the creation of a retail marketing and distribution division.
Perrigo gets OK for cherry cetirizine syrup
Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market over-the-counter cetirizine cherry syrup 1 mg/ml.