Prescriptions of ADHD medication for over-16s up by more than 200% in a decade – The Irish Times
The prescription rate of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication to over-16s in the Republic has increased by…
Novo agrees $2.6B deal for Hengrui’s preclinical GLP-1/GIP drug
Novo’s ongoing attempts to rejuvenate its pipeline have seen the Big Pharma turn to one of the most…
From missed doses to expired medication: How to use medicines safely
Medicines play an important role in preventing, managing and treating illness. When used correctly, they can help people…
Prescribing safer-supply drugs helps people with addictions — but also pits some doctors against each other
NOTE: This is the second in a two-part series on the call for stricter rules around prescribing safer-supply…
Hospitals in England hit by shortages of common drugs such as paracetamol | Hospitals
Hospitals are being hit by shortages of key drugs used to provide pain relief, prevent blood clots and…
How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus
Fast-food chains are packing their menus with protein and low-calorie options to win over customers on GLP-1 weight-loss…
Cdsco Advisory: ‘Use lowest effective dose of Nsaids’: Fresh advisory on kidney risks of painkiller abuse | India News
Health Ministry warns against misuse of painkillers, antibiotics over kidney disease risk. NEW DELHI: Central Drugs Standard Control…
Pharmalittle: GLP-1s seen as lifestyle drugs; Merck, Daiichi setback
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating.…
India Sends 3 Tonnes Of Anti-Tuberculosis Medicines To Sri Lanka
New Delhi: India on Monday sent about three tonnes of anti-tuberculosis medicines to Colombo, reaffirming its commitment to…
Elephants may use medicinal plants to treat themselves and their babies
LISTEN | Interview with scientist Elodie Freymann: As It Happens6:17Elephants may use medicinal plants to treat themselves and…
To keep drug prices high, pharma has been piling up the patents
The cost of healthcare in general is a debilitating, pre-existing condition for Americans. But the high prices of…
Guidelines changed on these drugs. Many older adults still take them
Medical guidelines have shifted on some common drugs used by older patients, but experts say prescribing habits can…