GlaxoSmithKline has launched the GSK Vaccines Access Program, which aims to provide the company’s adult vaccines free to eligible, low-income individuals who lack insurance coverage for immunizations.
Colgate-Palmolive has rolled out Speed Stick Stainguard and Lady Speed Stick Stainguard antiperspirant deodorants, which feature Stain Defense technology.
Electric Beverage Co. has expanded distribution of its Title Sports Drink with Walgreens to cover all of the retailer’s drug stores in Florida.
GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer have signed long-term pacts to supply pneumococcal vaccines to developing countries.
Reed’s Inc. has inked a distribution deal with CVS Caremark Corp. to carry its Reed’s Rx anti-nausea remedy in the retailer’s drug stores nationwide.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. plans to acquire ratiopharm, Germany’s second-largest generic drug maker and the sixth-largest generics company worldwide, in a deal valued at 3.6 billion euros ($5.1 billion).
MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. is expanding its IncreaseRx promotion program for Moxatag amoxicillin extended-release tablets. The company said Wednesday that under an agreement with DoctorDirectory.com Inc.
Procter & Gamble Co. is ramping up its "Future Friendly" environmental responsibility and consumer education program with a broader media and marketing campaign.
Nipro Corp. has completed its acquisition of diabetes testing supplier Home Diagnostics Inc. The Japanese medical device manufacturer said that to complete the acquisition of all of Home Diagnostics’ shares, it effected a short-form merger.
Over-the-counter pain reliever Cobroxin, designed for moderate to severe chronic pain, is slated to become available at Walgreens stores nationwide May 1. Delray Beach, Fla.-based XenaCare Holdings Inc.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has unveiled U by Kotex, a new feminine care line that the company said sports bold new packaging and product designs that will make women feel more confident about discussing feminine health.
Crest has expanded its Pro-Health product roster with Pro-Health Sensitive Shield, a new line designed to provide more comprehensive oral care while also protecting against teeth sensitivity.
Fred Hassan has been named as chairman and Brent Saunders as chief executive officer at Bausch+Lomb.
Procter & Gamble’s Old Spice has introduced the Fresh Collection, a line of antiperspirant/deodorants billed as giving men "the chance to smell like some of the freshest places on earth.
CVS/pharmacy and Maybelline New York have teamed up in a promotion through which consumers can audition to win a walk-on role in the popular Broadway musical "Chicago." Dubbed "Be Sensational and Win," the contest runs March 15 to April 15. Consumers can enter by visiting the web site www.
Julie McHugh has been hired as the new chief operating officer at Endo Pharmaceuticals. Plans call for McHugh to begin in the COO post effective March 15, the specialty pharmaceutical company said Friday.
