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February 22, 2011
Medco's Q4, fiscal-year sales rise

Sales at Medco Health Solutions increased to $16.9 billion during fourth quarter 2010 and to $66 billion for the fiscal year as a whole, representing respective 11.1% and 10.3% increases over the same periods the year before, the pharmacy benefit manager said Tuesday.

February 18, 2011
J&J OTC products remain MIA until Q4

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — McNeil Consumer’s absence from cough-cold and analgesic aisles, including several pediatric formulations, will extend into the fourth quarter, Johnson and Johnson executives told analysts in January. 


February 18, 2011
Taking it ‘Easy’

WAYNE, N.J. — IdeaVillage’s new EasyFeet is the latest introduction in the active foot care As Seen On TV category. The flip-flop-like product — called a car wash for the feet — has 10,000 soft-scrubbing bristles and a built-in pumice stone to clean feet and rub away dead, dry skin on the heels. Suction cups hold EasyFeet in place, so consumers can safely use the product on tub and shower surfaces.


EasyFeet ships in March and will retail for $9.99. Idea­Village EVP Ronald Boger called EasyFeet a “monster hit for 2011.”

February 18, 2011
THE CLINICS: Helping ‘Take Care’ of primary care shortage

With pharmaceutical and healthcare expenditures on the rise, a primary care shortage at hand and an expected upswing in patients diagnosed with chronic diseases, there’s no denying that the marketplace is in the midst of an evolution. Despite the challenges, Walgreens’ health-and-wellness division has positioned itself for such changes and, according to headquarter executives, has a winning strategy in place — broadening and deepening its payer relationships.


February 17, 2011
A&P boosts merchandising, marketing team

Bankrupt grocer A&P, which just revealed plans to shutter 32 stores in six states, has bolstered its merchandising and marketing team with the appointment of six new executives.

February 17, 2011
FDA OKs Abilify as maintenance treatment for bipolar disorder

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a psychiatric drug for treating bipolar disorder when used in combination with one of two other drugs.

February 17, 2011
Oreo is well-'liked' on Facebook

It seems that Facebook users love Oreo.

February 17, 2011
Savient announces executive appointments

Savient Pharmaceuticals announced changes to its management team as it gears up for the commercial launch of its chronic gout treatment.

February 16, 2011
Amicus' Amigal improves symptoms among Fabry disease patients in trial

Amicus Therapeutics received good results from its mid-stage trial of a drug for a rare, genetic disorder, the drug maker said Wednesday.

February 16, 2011
Clearasil joins forces with MTV for new campaign

A new public service campaign created by Clearasil in conjunction with MTV Networks, which promotes awareness and education about issues affecting young adults, made its debut this week.

February 15, 2011
A&P continues turnaround strategy, looking to close 32 stores

Bankrupt grocer A&P has filed a motion seeking court approval to close 32 stores in six states as the company continues to implement its financial and operational restructuring. The store closures are expected to be completed in the company's fiscal first quarter, subject to court approval.

February 15, 2011
Philips bulb to tout Energy Star label

Philips Lighting announced that one of its LED bulbs now will carry the Energy Star label.

February 15, 2011
Watson's global generics business sees boost

Watson's global generics business drove the drug maker's net revenue in the fourth quarter, according to a financial earnings release.

February 14, 2011
In SEC filing, A&P reports resignation of CFO

Bankrupt grocer A&P reported in a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that Brenda Galgano, SVP, CFO and treasurer, will resign, effective March 27.

February 11, 2011
E-prescribing of generics may be limited by pending legislation

Bills introduced in the legislatures of nearly a dozen states have pharmacy benefit managers and the generic drug industry fearing that the bills could lead to limits on doctors’ abilities to prescribe generics through e-prescribing.

February 10, 2011
Actavis OKed to market generic Protonix

Actavis has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to market a generic version of a popular gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment.

February 10, 2011
Court: Watson's generic OTC decongestant does not infringe on branded versions

Over-the-counter generic versions of a line of products used to treat congestion do not infringe on the patents covering the branded versions, a federal court ruled Wednesday.

February 10, 2011
Stride Spark touts B vitamins claims

Kraft Foods is building on the success of its vitamin-infused gums for Trident by expanding another gum brand's portfolio with a nutrient-filled, "ridiculously long-lasting gum," according to the company.

February 9, 2011
Church & Dwight visits NYSE, reports EPS increase

Church & Dwight celebrated an earnings per share increase of 10% to $3.75 per share by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday.

February 8, 2011
Medco School of Pharmacy to open at Fairleigh Dickinson

Pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions is donating $5 million toward the construction of a new school of pharmacy in New Jersey.

February 7, 2011
Convertibles by Glogover Hosiery arrives at Duane Reade

This month, expect to see performance pantyhose in the hosiery aisle at Duane Reade.

February 7, 2011
Wegmans customers increase hunger relief donations in 2010

Wegmans last week announced that its customers boosted hunger relief donations by 12% during the company's 2010 checkout campaign.

February 4, 2011
Briarpatch to debut five new I Spy games

Briarpatch is bringing five new riddle-solving I Spy games to the market.

February 4, 2011
Coppertone rolls out foaming lotion sunscreens

Coppertone, which is made by Merck's Consumer Care division, is gearing up for summer with its new foaming lotion sunscreens.

February 4, 2011
Elite granted FDA approval for generic Adipex-P

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic weight-loss drug made by Elite Pharmaceuticals.

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