Public spending on prescriptions rises to $20.1-billion in 2024 as use of Ozempic grows
Public spending on prescription medications in Canada grew by more than 9 per cent in 2024, with one…
‘Huge wait list’ for ADHD medication amid 87% rise in prescriptions
There is still a “huge wait list” for people seeking medication for ADHD – despite an 87% increase…
FDA contradicts Trump admin, declines to approve generic drug for autism
In September, the Trump administration took what it called “bold actions” on autism that included touting the generic…
Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study finds | Health
Patients taking Wegovy have nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss of those on Ozempic, a…
FDA warns Novo Nordisk of potential unreported GLP-1 side effects
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk — the maker of Ozempic and…
FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic, has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Further Cutting Development Costs by Up to 50%
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today released New and Revised…
Tylenol use in pregnant women visiting ED dropped after Trump’s unfounded autism claim
Tylenol orders for pregnant women visiting the ED fell 10% (observed-to-expected ratio [OER], 0.90), corresponding to an absolute…
Nine managers dismissed at Central de Medicamentos
FILE – For illustration purposes only. [File photo: Domingo] A reshuffle is underway at the Central de Medicamentos…
Good Question: How effective is Monroe County’s naloxone box program?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Monroe County Health Department reports that 292 people died from an overdose between 2020…
Ozempic-Like Drugs May Increase Risk of Bone And Joint Conditions : ScienceAlert
GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may slightly increase the risk of osteoporosis, gout, and the rare…
Weight Loss May be Maintained with Fewer GLP-1 Shots
Share on PinterestA small study has found that people may be able to maintain their weight loss with…