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03/25/2013 - 4:14pm

Supreme Court hears patent-settlement case

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that could determine the future of generic drugs in America.

03/25/2013 - 9:53am

SoloHealth fills new role of director of business planning and analytics

SoloHealth named Joe Stephens to the newly created role of director of business planning and analytics. Stephens will focus on organizing business development initiatives, priorities, metrics and efficiencies, as well as helping guide new-business exploration as the company continues its growth.

03/22/2013 - 4:39pm

FDA commissioner calls for power to regulate compounding pharmacies

The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration is renewing calls for legislation to give the agency more authority to regulate pharmacy compounding.

03/22/2013 - 1:58pm

Boiron owner publishes homeopathy desktop reference

Boiron founder Michèle Boiron recently published a book on homeopathy for healthcare professionals titled "Homeopathy and Pharmaceutical Care," the company announced.

03/22/2013 - 1:43pm

American Stores founder Sam Skaggs dies at 89

American Stores founder Sam Skaggs died of natural causes at his home Thursday, according to a report in the Salt Lake Tribune.

03/22/2013 - 11:23am

New Supervalu names several executives to key leadership positions

Supervalu on Friday named several executives to the company's leadership team one day following the closing of its divestiture of five retail banners to AB Acquisition.

03/20/2013 - 11:37am

Teva appoints former Dyax executive

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has appointed a former executive from Dyax to its executive team, the Israeli generic drug maker said.

03/20/2013 - 11:27am

Sagent appoints James Hussey as president

Generic drug maker Sagent Pharmaceuticals has appointed James Hussey as its president, the company said.

03/19/2013 - 4:04pm

FDA picks acting director for Office of Generic Drugs

The Food and Drug Administration has picked Kathleen Uhl to serve as acting director of the Office of Generic Drugs, the agency said.

03/19/2013 - 2:51pm

Supermarket vet Anthea Jones named president of Bi-Lo

Anthea Jones has assumed the role of president at Bi-Lo. He will continue to serve as SVP operations.