RIDGEFIELD, Conn.– Boehringer Ingelheim announced that its U.S. president and chief executive officer Paul Fonteyne will retire and Wolfgang Baiker has been appointed to succeed him, effective March 1. The position will be based at the pharmaceutical company’s U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield. “I am thrilled to return to the U.S. to lead this organization and
NEW YORK– Revlon announced that Fabian Garcia, president and chief executive officer of Revlon, has stepped down from his position to pursue other opportunities. Paul Meister, currently a member of Revlon’s board of directors, will become executive vice chairman of the board, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company on an interim basis. Garcia will stay on
FORT WORTH — Eosera Inc. has announced that the company will expand its manufacturing capabilities and retail distribution, as well as launch a new ear care product line this year. The biotech innovator also reported that it achieved exponential growth in sales of its ear cleaning solution, Earwax MD, during the 2017 period. “The earwax removal category
WILMINGTON, Mass. — CutisPharma reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Firvanq (vancomycin hydrochloride) for oral solution, for the treatment of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains. “We are pleased to announce the FDA approval of Firvanq,” Neal Muni, chief executive officer of CutisPharma said
KANSAS CITY — As vinyl records continue to make a comeback, Hallmark Cards Inc. is releasing what it calls the first-ever vinyl record cards this Valentine’s Day. The Hallmark Vinyl Record Card collection will include three cards with exclusive seven-inch vinyl records featuring songs from Atlantic Records artists Bruno Mars, Aretha Franklin and INXS. “At
CHICAGO — The Network of Executive Women has appointed a new board chair and seven new members to its board of directors. Lisa Walsh, chief executive officer of Truco Enterprises, will be the women’s leadership organization’s new board chair, replacing Karen Stuckey, senior vice president, private brands general merchandise for Walmart, who assumes the role
WASHINGTON – The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) announced two significant changes to its Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Program that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. The first is an updated Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) content outline, focusing the scope of the exam on core knowledge relevant across practice settings. The second is
WILMINGTON, Del. — AstraZeneca announced that Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release injectable suspension 2 mg) is now available in pharmacies across the United States. Bydureon BCise was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adults with type-2 diabetes whose blood sugar remains uncontrolled on one or more oral antidiabetic medicines in addition to
ATLANTA — In a major brand relaunch, Coca-Cola Co. has added four new flavors to Diet Coke and revamped its packaging, shifting to a taller, sleeker and more colorful cans that still hold the same 12-oz. portion of soda. “Diet Coke is one of the most iconic brands loved by millions of fans in North
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Level Brands Inc. has entered into a licensing pact with Vancouver-based Isodiol International to develop cannabidiol consumer products. Under the agreement, cannabidiol (CBD) products would be developed for kathy ireland Health & Wellness, a licensor to Level Brands, and for Level Brands subsidiary I’M1, a lifestyle brand for men. The products include body balm,
LANGLEY, British Columbia — Pharmasave aims is educating customers on the health risks from smoking and highlighting its pharmacists as a source of support for people looking to quit smoking. “Regardless of how long a person has been smoking or using other forms of tobacco, Pharmasave pharmacists can help people become tobacco-free, improving their quality
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Essence Ventures LLC, a new company formed by Richelieu Dennis, founder haircare and skin-care company Sundial Brands, is buying the multi-platform media company Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc. which includes Essence magazine. Essence president Michelle Ebanks will continue to run the company and will also join its board of directors. In addition, the
TORONTO — Jeff Leger has been appointed president of Shoppers Drug Mart, succeeding Mike Motz, who has been promoted to chief operating officer of SDM parent Loblaw Cos. Leger had previously served as executive vice president of pharmacy and health care for both Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart stores. Prior to that, he was senior
SAN FRANCISCO — McKesson Corp. announced two key personnel moves, including the promotion of Chris Dimos to president of retail solutions for McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical and Specialty Health. Dimos will now oversee the Health Mart pharmacy network, taking over from Steve Courtman, who left the company to join health insurer Cigna as senior vice president
