Perrigo Says HRA Pharma Submits Application To FDA For OTC Birth Control Pill In The U.S.

RTTNews | 1030 days ago
Perrigo Says HRA Pharma Submits Application To FDA For OTC Birth Control Pill In The U.S.

(RTTNews) - Consumer Self-Care Products firm Perrigo Co. plc (PRGO) announced Monday that its company HRA Pharma has submitted its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill in the U.S.

The company has applied for an Rx-to-OTC switch for Opill, a progestin-only daily birth control pill. If approved, this would be the first daily OTC birth control pill available without a prescription in the U.S.

Almost half of the more than 6.1 million pregnancies in the U.S. each year are unintended.

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Perrigo Recalls Select CVS Health, H-E-B Baby Premium Infant Formula

Perrigo Recalls Select CVS Health, H-E-B Baby Premium Infant Formula

Perrigo Co. plc is recalling select Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder sold under CVS Health and H-E-B Baby brands at the retailer and warehouse level citing elevated Vitamin D levels than permitted, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall involves three lots within one batch, or 16,500 cans, of store brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder.
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Perrigo Guides FY24 Well Below Estimates - Update

Perrigo Guides FY24 Well Below Estimates - Update

While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, consumer products company Perrigo Co. plc (PRGO) initiated its adjusted earnings, revenue and organic net sales growth guidance for the full-year 2024.
RTTNews | 434 days ago
Perrigo Appoints Patrick Lockwood-Taylor As President And CEO

Perrigo Appoints Patrick Lockwood-Taylor As President And CEO

Pharma company Perrigo Company plc (PRGO) announced Thursday the appointment of industry professional Patrick Lockwood-Taylor as its new President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2023.
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Canadian Stocks Marginally Down In Cautious Trade

Canadian Stocks Marginally Down In Cautious Trade

Canadian stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Tuesday with investors largely refraining from making significant moves amid lingering concerns about tariffs and some weak earnings updates.
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Swiss Market Ends Flat After Choppy Session

Swiss Market Ends Flat After Choppy Session

The Switzerland market closed slightly weak after a choppy ride on Tuesday as investors mostly stayed cautious, looking for fresh triggers. The Federal Reserve and the Bank of England are scheduled to announce their rate decisions on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
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European Stocks Close Broadly Lower Ahead Of Key Policy Announcements

European Stocks Close Broadly Lower Ahead Of Key Policy Announcements

European stocks closed broadly lower on Tuesday with investors largely staying cautious, following political and geopolitical developments, digesting economic and earnings updates, and awaiting the monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, due later in the week.
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UK Car Sales Drop 10.4% In April As Higher Taxes Hurt - SMMT

UK Car Sales Drop 10.4% In April As Higher Taxes Hurt - SMMT

New car registrations in the U.K. decreased in April mainly due to customers making purchases early to avoid higher taxes that came into effect at the start of the month, though electric car sales continued to increase, monthly data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed on Tuesday.
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