STRIDE Femme leak-protection panties hit drug stores
Berkshire Axis Innovations Inc. has begun rolling out its STRIDE Femme panties with leak protection in drug store chains.
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MacLean to join Pharmavite as new CEO
Pharmavite has hired Doug MacLean as its new chief executive officer. The dietary supplement manufacturer, maker of Nature Made vitamins and SoyJoy nutrition bars, said Tuesday that MacLean is slated to join the company on June 1.
Abbott to ship FreeStyle Lite glucose test strips
This summer, Abbott plans to begin the U.S. rollout of its new FreeStyle Lite blood glucose test strips, which have just been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Hisamitsu launches new Salonpas pain relief patches
Hisamitsu has shipped two new external pain relievers for the U.S. market, Salonpas Pain Relief Patch and Salonpas Arthritis Pain. The company said Monday that both products are the first and only Food and Drug Administration-approved over-the-counter pain relief patches now on the market.
Kimberly-Clark rolls out Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers
Kimberly-Clark Corp. is bringing fashion sense to the diaper category. The company on Thursday announced the national availability of the limited-edition Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers, a denim-style diaper for babies during the summer months.
Watson launches generic Lipitor in Canada
A subsidiary of Watson Pharmaceuticals has begun shipping a generic version of Lipitor in Canada.
Axellia buys majority stake in Phoenix Global Supply Group
Axellia Pharmaceuticals has acquired a majority interest in Phoenix Global Supply Group Inc. to supply finished dosage over-the-counter pharmaceutical products in the United States and Canada. Denmark-based Axellia announced the deal late Tuesday. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Pfizer to shut plants, cut 6,000 jobs
Pfizer Inc. has unveiled plans to close eight manufacturing plants, reduce operations at six others and slash about 6,000 jobs.
Rexall to offer Hemocode food intolerance treatment
Rexall drug stores in Canada are slated to carry the Hemocode System, a treatment for people with food intolerance. Developed by Toronto-based Gemoscan International Inc.
Pharmavite provides support to family health web site
Pharmavite’s Nature Made dietary supplement brand has become a partner of the American Academy of Family Physicians Consumer Alliance Program.
Almay enlists Kate Hudson as brand ambassador
Revlon Inc.’s Almay brand has signed Hollywood star Kate Hudson as its newest global brand ambassador.
Cardinal’s digital ad network plays to hundreds of pharmacies
Cardinal Health Inc. continues to sign up retail pharmacies for its Pharmacy Health Network digital advertising network, which is now in hundreds of drug stores nationwide.
Walgreens to carry Pathway Genomics genetic testing kit
Walgreen Co. this month plans to begin selling genetic testing kits from startup Pathway Genomics.
Home Diagnostics, Cellnovo partner on diabetes management
Home Diagnostics Inc. and Cellnovo, a London-based medical device company, have entered a technology integration and distribution alliance for their diabetes management products.
J&J’s U.S. chief customer officer to retire
Frank Maione, U.S. chief customer officer for Johnson & Johnson, plans to retire from the company this fall. During his 34-year career, Maione made significant contributions to the consumer health care business, according to Jeff Strong, global chief customer officer at J&J.
Ghirardelli goes to consumers for next Intense Dark flavor
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. has launched the "Bring Your Dark to Light" contest, in which consumers are being given the chance to create the next flavor of Intense Dark premium dark chocolate.