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Supplier News Breaks Archives Ron Lombardi has been appointed chief financial officer of over-the-counter health and household products marketer Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. Merck & Co. has unveiled an agreement to buy SmartCells Inc., a private company developing a unique technology for the treatment of diabetes. Endo Pharmaceuticals said this week that it has completed its acquisition of generic drug maker Qualitest Pharmaceuticals. Eastman Kodak Co. has introduced its new PYNK Smart Print System photo kiosks at 5,000 CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. Carma Laboratories Inc., the maker of Carmex lip balm, has unveiled two limited-edition flavors, Carmex Lime Twist and Carmex Vanilla Click Sticks. Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that its oral emergency contraceptive, ella (ulipristal acetate 30 mg) is now available by prescription in the United States. VIA Group has partnered with Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. to launch an integrated marketing and promotional campaign for the PediaCare line of over-the-counter children's remedies. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has rolled out Caltrate Soft Chews, which the company bills as a great-tasting and convenient way to meet the recommended daily intake of vitamin D to maintain bone health. Merck & Co. president Kenneth Frazier has been named chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Richard Clark, who will continue as chairman. Cardinal Health Inc. has wrapped up a $470 million deal to acquire Zuellig Pharma China, a leading health care distribution business in China, known locally as Yong Yu, and the nation's largest pharmaceutical importer. Procter & Gamble Co.'s Crest Oral-B brand duo is introducing the Clinical Pro-Health System for Gingivitis, a product set that according to the company is clinically tested to virtually eliminate gingivitis. Perrigo has launched Naproxen Sodium Soft Gels and, via its licensor and supplier Synthon, levocetirizine allergy tablets.
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