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February 7, 2011
Pfizer to acquire Ferrosan's consumer healthcare business

One of the world's largest drug makers has entered a definitive agreement to purchase a Copenhagen-based consumer healthcare business.

February 4, 2011
Fisk acquires Barielle brand

Fisk Industries, a manufacturer of niche-oriented cosmetics and health- and beauty-aid products, has acquired the Barielle line of nail, skin and foot care products.

February 3, 2011
Valeant receives U.S., Canadian rights for Zovirax

Drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to certain formulations of a GlaxoSmithKline drug used to treat cold sores.

February 1, 2011
BioScrip trims costs with two-part initiative

Specialty pharmacy provider BioScrip hopes to save $15 million through a cost-reduction and streamlining plan, the company said Monday.

January 25, 2011
Head of Lilly's oncology biz resigns

John Johnson is bidding Eli Lilly adieu.

January 24, 2011
Merlo to assume CEO role at CVS Caremark

The next chapter for CVS Caremark officially is under way as the company announced on Monday the next stage of its previously announced transition plan and officially named Larry Merlo, president and COO, as CEO, effective March. 1.

January 21, 2011
Perrigo to buy Paddock for $540 million

Perrigo will buy Paddock Labs for more than half a billion dollars, Perrigo said Thursday.

January 20, 2011
Hershey's takes chocolate to next level

Hershey is offering fans a new way to enjoy its iconic chocolate candies.

January 11, 2011
Price Chopper set to buy N.Y. indy pharmacy

Supermarket chain Price Chopper will buy out an independent pharmacy in Malta, N.Y., according to media reports.

January 7, 2011
Boomer birthdays, Universal American acquisition put CVS at top of Medicare Part D game

The news that CVS Caremark has entered an agreement to acquire the Medicare Part D business of Universal American is important on several fronts: Not only will the deal more than double the size of CVS Caremark's Medicare Part D program, but the move also comes just as the first baby boomers turn 65.

January 4, 2011
High Ridge Brands snaps up Zest from P&G

Private equity fund Brynwood Partners VI L.P. announced on Tuesday that its newly formed portfolio company, High Ridge Brands, has acquired the Zest brand from Procter & Gamble.

January 4, 2011
Pfizer inks deal with Santaris

Pfizer will pay Danish biotech company Santaris Pharma $14 million for access to its development platform for RNA-based therapies, Pfizer said Tuesday.

January 3, 2011
CVS Caremark acquires Universal American

CVS Caremark is more than doubling the size of its Medicare Part D program by acquiring the Medicare Part D business of Universal American for roughly $1.25 billion.

December 9, 2010
Dr Pepper Snapple Group tackles citrus-soda category with Sun Drop

A citrus soda made by Dr Pepper Snapple Group is making a major splash in the Southern states in which it’s currently sold.

December 7, 2010
Cardinal diversifies 
with Kinray deal


DUBLIN, Ohio — Say goodbye to Kinray, the service-obsessed regional drug wholesaler. But say hello to a more muscular and diversified Cardinal Health.


The wholesale and health services giant announced Nov. 18 it will buy Kinray for $1.3 billion. The buyout, set for completion in early 2011, will be a boon to Cardinal, boosting its customer base to more than 7,000 independent drug stores, extending its reach in the Northeast and adding scale versus its wholesale rivals, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen.


December 2, 2010
Merck to acquire SmartCells

Merck announced on Thursday it has inked a deal to acquire an insulin maker.

November 29, 2010
Danone to acquire YoCream

Danone will boost its yogurt business with its acquisition of YoCream International.

November 11, 2010
Agensys CEO to retire

The president and CEO of Agensys, a subsidiary of Japanese drug maker Astellas, will retire,...

November 11, 2010
Daryl Beck joins Emerson

The Emerson Group recently announced that 37-year industry veteran Daryl Beck has joined the company...

November 10, 2010
Former Kmart chief agrees to settle charges

Former Kmart CEO Charles Conaway has agreed to drop his appeal of a $10 million...

November 8, 2010
NCPA unveils newly named exec slate

The National Community Pharmacists Association Tuesday unveiled its complete list of newly installed officers and...

October 31, 2010
Adding to its clout in specialty care, McKesson wins bid for U.S. Oncology

In a big boost to its growing specialty pharmacy operation, drug-distribution and health services giant...

October 31, 2010
Alberto Culver announces double-digit gains in Q4 sales

Alberto Culver, which in September entered into an agreement to be acquired by Unilever, announced...

October 28, 2010
Supervalu sells Bristol Farms division

Supervalu has sold 14 stores under the Bristol Farms banner, the retailer announced Friday....

October 24, 2010
NCPA inks deal with Live Oak Bank

In order to better facilitate the purchasing of independent community pharmacies, a group that represents...

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