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November 19, 2012
Generic Drug Report 2012

The year 2012 is coming to an end, and it's been a big year for generic drugs. It's the year that the most lucrative drug of all time became commoditized. It's the year that Watson bought Actavis for $5.6 billion. And it's the year the FDA released draft guidance for biosimilars regulations. All of these events speak to some of the most important trends in the world of generics — trends that are often interrelated.

May 22, 2013
Elan buys Austrian drug maker, stake in Dubai drug maker

Irish drug maker Elan is paying about $380 million to buy two drug makers, the company said.

May 17, 2013
Reports: Target tests online movie, TV streaming

Target is looking to compete with the likes of Netflix and Hulu with a video-streaming service it is beta testing with employees, according to published reports.

May 14, 2013
Actavis issues regulatory filing to comply with Irish company-takeover rules

Actavis is continuing to pursue a plan to buy Irish drug maker Warner Chilcott, as the U.S.-based company announced Tuesday its total number of shares and share-purchase options in order to comply with Ireland's merger-and-acquisition rules.

May 14, 2013
Oscar Mayer adds new innovations for grilling season

Oscar Mayer announced the addition of five new hot dog innovations featuring bacon, sausage, chicken breast, lean and extra lean varieties available this summer.

May 10, 2013
Actavis in talks to combine with Warner Chilcott

Actavis is looking into the possibility of buying Warner Chilcott, the generic drug maker said.

May 9, 2013
Cider follows craft beer trend

Cider may be the most exciting new segment in the beer category. A recent report from Mintel indicated that in the United Kingdom, the market penetration of cider is now equal to lager.

May 9, 2013
Geritol brand looks to make a comeback

Meda Consumer Healthcare is quickly developing a reputation for re-energizing iconic brands across new consumer groups. They've done it with Feosol. And now they're looking to reinvent Geritol.

May 3, 2013
Hain Celestial buys Ella's Kitchen

Hain Celestial Group, the company that makes Celestial Seasonings tea and other products, has purchased organic baby food company Ella's Kitchen Group, the company said.

May 3, 2013
IMS Health acquires Semantelli Corp.

Healthcare analytics firm IMS Health has acquired social media analytics company Semantelli Corp., saying the purchase would allow it to provide real-time monitoring and delivery of insights into consumer and physician behavior and sentiments.

May 1, 2013
Actavis to acquire rights to Valeant drug

Drug maker Actavis has acquired rights to a treatment for an experimental bacterial vaginosis from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International for about $55 million, the drug makers said.

May 1, 2013
Bayer to acquire Conceptus for $1.1 billion

Bayer HealthCare will buy birth-control product maker Conceptus for $1.1 billion, the companies said.

April 29, 2013
Reports: Valeant, Actavis deal put on hold

A proposal by Canadian drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International to purchase generic drug maker Actavis has fallen through, according to published reports.

April 23, 2013
RadioShack closes Target mobile kiosks

RadioShack has ended its mobile phone partnership with Target amid slumping sales, the electronics store chain said.

April 21, 2013
Slow and steady: CVS' entry into Brazil a slow dance, not a samba

It's official. During its most recent quarterly conference call with analysts, CVS Caremark revealed what many had anticipated: Its acquisition of privately held Brazilian drug store chain Drogaria Onofre was complete.

April 16, 2013
Jean Coutu Group sells 72.5 million shares of Rite Aid stock

The Jean Coutu Group sold 72.5 million of its 178.4 million shares of Rite Aid stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday and company announcement Tuesday.

April 16, 2013
Stater Bros. appoints Peter Van Helden as president, COO

A former executive of Supervalu has been tapped for a top position at Stater Bros. Markets, the supermarket chain said.

April 15, 2013
Reports: University of Utah opens pharmacy education, research center

The University of Utah's College of Pharmacy has opened a new research organization designed to encourage collaboration and interaction, according to published reports.

April 8, 2013
CRN signs six new members, including Reckitt Benckiser

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday named six new members, including Aurora Algae, Nature’s Sources, Reckitt Benckiser, Sirio Pharma, Watson and international member JJ Health.

April 4, 2013
Covis buys rights to five drugs from Sanofi

Swiss drug maker Covis Pharma will buy U.S. rights to five drugs from Sanofi, Covis said.

April 1, 2013
American Greetings cards agrees to being taken private

American Greetings greeting card company has agreed to be taken private by a group led by some of its top executives for about $602 million, the company announced.

March 22, 2013
More than $209 million of Target debentures tendered, company says

About $209.3 million worth of Target's debt has been put up for sale as the company moves to refinance $679 million worth of debt due between 2028 and 2031, the mass merchandise retailer said.

March 18, 2013
Galena buys rights to cancer-pain drug from Orexo

Galena Biopharma has purchased rights to a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain from a Swedish drug maker, Galena said Monday.

March 15, 2013
Medbox buys stake in drug-vending company, forms jointly controlled corporation

Pharmaceutical vending machine maker Medbox has bought a 50% stake in a Michigan-based company that has developed an automated medicine dispensing machine, Medbox said Friday.

March 15, 2013
Target buys Cooking.com, CHEFS Catalog

Target has purchased two online retailers of cooking equipment in a move designed to expand its cooking and kitchenware business, said the mass merchandise retailer, which has lately made major investments in multichannel retailing.

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