J&J exec Selman joins Catalina Marketing
Johnson & Johnson executive Renee Selman is joining Catalina Marketing Corp. as president of its Catalina Health Resource health care division.
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DeGolyer to head Sandoz U.S. operations
Sandoz has named Don DeGolyer as president of its U.S. operations and head of commercial operations for North America. The drug maker, a division of pharmaceutical giant Novartis, said Monday that DeGolyer is slated to assume the role fully on April 1 after a transition period.
New home health brand on the way from Atico
A new brand is set to debut in the home health care category from Atico International USA Inc.
Can-Am introduces antiseptic finger bandages
Can-Am Care is launching a line of finger bandages that incorporate a built-in antiseptic proven to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Home Diagnostics taps Parago for rebate program
Home Diagnostics Inc. has enlisted Parago to create, implement and manage a rebate program for its roster of diabetes management products.
Carex launches compact, folding wheelchair
Carex Health Brands has introduced the Carex Wheelchair, a compact, folding wheelchair designed for easy transport and storage.
Revlon appoints treasurer, investor relations exec
Revlon Inc. has named Elise Garofalo as senior vice president, treasurer and investor relations. The cosmetics giant said Wednesday that in the role, Garofalo will be responsible for Revlon’s global treasury function and all investor relations activities.
Duane Reade to roll out ecoSTORE products
Duane Reade will carry ecoSTORE plant- and mineral-based household cleaning, baby care and personal care products at its 250-plus drug stores in metropolitan New York.
Colgate-Palmolive names new board members
Colgate-Palmolive Co. has elected Helene Gayle and Joseph Jimenez to its board of directors, effective March 1. The consumer products giant also announced Thursday that Jill Conway, a director since 1984, will retire from the board on May 7, the end of her current term.
Stopain’s new packaging shows Arthritis Foundation support
DRJ Group Inc., the maker of Stopain natural topical analgesics, said new product packaging showing the company’s support for the Arthritis Foundation is beginning to appear on store shelves. The labels read, in part, "Your purchase benefits the Arthritis Foundation.
Healthy Advice Networks can extend pharmacies’ reach
One of retail pharmacists’ greatest strengths is their ability to connect with patients through face-to-face interaction. Reaching consumers outside the store is, however, a more daunting prospect. Healthy Advice Networks is ready to help pharmacy operators meet that challenge.
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.
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.