Natural Dentist acquired by Revive Personal Products
The Natural Dentist, a maker of natural oral care products, has been sold to Revive Personal Products Co.
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Physicians Formula appoints permanent CFO
Prestige cosmetics supplier Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. has named Jeff Berry as chief financial officer. The company, which develops, markets and distributes premium-priced cosmetic products for the mass market channel, said Monday that Berry had served as interim CFO since late May.
Energizer introduces Schick Hydro men’s razor
Energizer Inc. has unveiled the Schick Hydro men’s razor, which it bills as a "complete reinvention of the razor" and says "promises to refresh men’s shaves.
Sure introduces new products for women, men
Sure has launched two new lines of antiperspirant-deodorants designed specifically for women and men.
Bayer rolls out at-home A1C testing system to Rxs
Bayer Diabetes Care has launched its A1CNow SelfCheck at-home testing system at shelves on pharmacies nationwide. The company said this week that the product, available in more than 30,000 pharmacies, is designed to promote diabetes management between physician visits.
PepsiCo acquisition of bottlers gets shareholder OK
Stockholders of The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. and PepsiAmericas Inc. have approved agreements by each of their companies to be acquired by PepsiCo Inc.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group appoints CFO successor
Martin Ellen has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. The beverage company said this week that Ellen, 56, is slated to start in the position on April 1. He succeeds John Stewart, who last year announced his plans to retire on March 31,
Surescripts lowers e-prescribing prices
Electronic prescription network Surescripts said it has reduced the pricing of its e-prescribing services used by pharmacists, physicians and payers nationwide. The company reported this week that as of Jan.
Merck names Heller to lead consumer health care unit
Merck & Co. Inc. has appointed former Johnson & Johnson executive Bridgette Heller as executive vice president and president of consumer health care.
Ex-Walgreens exec Van Howe to join MPG
Former Walgreen Co. executive David Van Howe is joining sales and marketing strategy firm Market Performance Group (MPG). Van Howe, who left Walgreens at the end of last year, is slated to take the post of senior vice president and retail adviser at MPG.
Gillette unveils advanced men’s shaving, skin care products
This summer, Gillette plans to roll out its new Fusion ProGlide shaving system and Fusion ProSeries male skin care products, both of which are designed to provide advanced performance.
Skinvisible, Walgreens team up on promotion
Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals Inc. licensee JD Nelson & Associates, which last month unveiled a distribution pact with Walgreen Co. for its Safe4Hours First Aid Antiseptic Skin Protectant, is expanding the brand’s presence at the drug chain with a special marketing promotion.
DNA Meat Snacks get play from CVS, New Orleans Hornets
DNA Beverage Corp.’s line of meat snacks is now being offered at CVS drug stores in Louisiana and Mississippi. DNA said Thursday that its Grass Roots Beverage unit is distributing DNA Meat Snacks at all CVS stores in Louisiana and in parts of Mississippi. The products are being marketed as part
Mylan distribution site gets NABP accreditation
Mylan Inc. said its Greensboro, N.C., distribution facility has received Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) accreditation from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Sanofi-aventis wraps up tender offer for Chattem
Sanofi-aventis has completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Chattem Inc. under its $1.9 billion deal to acquire the U.S. drug maker. The Paris-based pharmaceutical giant said Tuesday that as of the tender offer’s expiration on Feb.
Ex-Super Bowl coach signed as ExtenZe spokesman
NFL commentator and former Super Bowl champion coach Jimmy Johnson has been signed as the new spokesman for the ExtenZe male enhancement brand. Inter/Media Advertising, which handles the ExtenZe brand, announced the deal Monday.