‘Unapproved and deadly’ – weight loss drug ‘Reta’ on illegal sale in Belfast – The Irish News
In Belfast, black-market access to an unapproved and potentially dangerous weight loss drug is just a click away.…
Why medicines matter more than free GP visits – Cecilia Robinson
New Zealand spends just 4.9% of its health budget on medicines, compared with 12.2% in Australia and an…
3 widely-prescribed medicines classified as cancer-causing by WHO
Three widely-prescribed medicines used to treat high BP, fungal infections, and organ transplant rejection have been classified as…
Health Minister Simeon Brown concedes ‘more work to do’ on medicine access – NZ Herald
Health Minister Simeon Brown concedes ‘more work to do’ on medicine access NZ HeraldInstallation features ‘forbidden’ medicines denied to…
Australia’s TGA issues warning for Ozempic, Mounjaro, GLP-1 users amid rare but ‘severe’ vision loss fears
Australians taking weight-loss drugs including Ozempic and Mounjaro are warned to monitor their vision amid fears surrounding a “severe” eye condition. The Therapeutic Goods Administration…
Meet Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, the nurse who delivered babies by candlelight, crossed stormy seas to save lives, and became Lakshadweep’s silent hero
Long before advanced hospitals, air ambulances and modern medical equipment reached the remote islands of Lakshadweep, there were…
Unapproved peptides seized at border as Medsafe crackdown intensifies
Peptides are short chains of amino acids often marketed for weight loss, muscle gain and performance enhancement. Ministry…
Pharmac urged to use more AI, minister David Seymour says it will make entity more ‘humane’
Much of the letter is an endorsement of Pharmac’s ongoing work programmes, especially its efforts to display the…
Regulators issue warning on ads for unlicensed weight loss drugs – Chemist+Druggist
Regulators issue warning on ads for unlicensed weight loss drugs Chemist+DruggistNovo Nordisk moves to launch Wegovy tablet in China ScandasiaWhat…
Wide of the target regarding voluntary hospitals – The Irish Times
Sir, – John McManus is right that institutions receiving substantial public funding must be accountable. However, his characterisation…
Paramedics to be given authority to prescribe medicines
Included on the list will be medicines for common infections or minor conditions – such as respiratory or…
Ebola deaths surge 30 percent as Berlin prepares for patient – POLITICO
Measures that specifically exclude foreigners are ineffective, said Jeanne Marrazzo, head of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.…