FDA recalls over 350,000 bottles of antidepressants for increased levels of carcinogens
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for over 350,000 bottles of antidepressants for…
Over half of people worried about counterfeit drugs, survey finds – Chemist+Druggist
Over half of people worried about counterfeit drugs, survey finds Chemist+DruggistCurrent counterfeit challenges in the UK pharmaceutical sector Lewis Silkin…
FDA cites companies for CGMP violations, telehealth firms for illegally marketing GLP-1 drugs
Historical FDA investigator badges at its Silver Spring, MD, headquarters. (credit: Ferdous Al-Faruque) The US…
With FDA backing, Colorado says state will save money by importing drugs from Canada
Open this photo in gallery: The FDA approved Colorado’s plan on Monday and the state released a list…
Life-threatening GLP-1s overdoses are on the rise — what’s behind it
Uncontrollable vomiting. Seizures. Throwing up blood. These are some of the horrifying symptoms people have reported after overdosing…
First Oral Carbapenem Approved for Complicated UTIs
The FDA approved oral tebipenem pivoxil (Utebzi) as the first oral carbapenem antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract…
Cefazolin Proves Its Mettle for Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Infections
Clinicians have opted for antistaphylococcal penicillins over cefazolin for patients with methicillin-susceptible S. aureus bacteremia due to habit,…
CVS Is Switching to Aluminum Pill Bottles
CVS is changing up its over-the-counter pill bottles, swapping out the plastic for aluminum. For decades, pills have…
Why weight-loss drugs don’t work for some people
Weight-loss jabs are the latest craze for shedding a few pounds. Their effect has been dramatic with drugs…
Zepbound: Why Setting Weight Loss Goals May Be Key to Success
Share on PinterestSetting a weight loss goal may yield greater success with GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound. Image Credit:…
Mayim Bialik’s ‘Nightmare’ Experience with Single Dose of a GLP-1
Share on PinterestMayim Bialik recently shared the “nightmare” experience she had after using a GLP-1 drug. Image Credit:…
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to surprising drop in violent behavior
Popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are best known for helping people lose weight and manage…