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Supplier News Breaks Archives CutisPharma Inc. has introduced FIRST Duke's Mouthwash and FIRST Mary's Mouthwash compounding kits, which expand the company's FIRST Magic Mouthwash line. Troy Healthcare has acquired the Stopain topical analgesic brand from DRJ Group Inc. and plans to ship a new pain relief gel to retailers early this year. Lansinoh Laboratories Inc. has acquired the Italy-based mOmma brand of developmental baby feeding products and accessories. The Zest soap brand has been sold by Procter & Gamble Co. to High Ridge Brands Co., a newly formed portfolio company of private equity firm Brynwood Partners VI LP. Patrick Kelly has joined the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) as senior vice president of government affairs. Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. has begun marketing generic versions of the antihypertensive Lotrel and the antiarrhythmic drug Rythmol SR. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has appointed Bill Head as vice president of government affairs. Helen of Troy Ltd. has finalized its deal to acquire health care and home products manufacturer Kaz Inc. Combe Inc. has completed the sale of its cough and cold, skin care and foot care businesses to Reckitt Benckiser Inc. and Blistex Inc. Mars Chocolate North America has shipped a new variety of its Snickers candy bar, Snickers Peanut Butter Squared, to drug stores and other mass retailers nationwide. Sara Lee Corp. has received an offer from SC Johnson to acquire Sara Lee's global shoe care business, including the venerable Kiwi brand, for 245 million euros ($327.9 million).
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