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New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies

Foundayo will be available on private prescription, with pharmacists warning of counterfeit GLP-1 problem

The Guardian - UK

Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals

More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK

The Independent UK

New type 2 diabetes jab could slash number of injections to one a week

The treatment, also known as Onswik and made by Eli Lilly, is said to work as well as daily injections

The Independent UK

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Firms face pressure from shifting demand after weight-loss pills approved

New research found 34% of Britons would consider taking weight loss medication in tablet form rather than injections.

Evening Standard

New once-daily weight loss pill approved by the UK medicines regulator

The UK has become the first country in Europe to authorise orforglipron, known as Foundayo

The Independent UK

Rain finally hits UK – but not where it’s needed

Yellow health alerts are in place across the UK until at least Tuesday as temperatures rise again

The Independent UK

The common painkiller that can increase your risk of sunburn

Doctors advise not stopping prescribed medication in the hot weather without professional advice

The Independent UK

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Nearly 200 deaths linked to weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro in the UK

UK health authorities have recorded almost 200 fatalities linked to the anti-obesity medications Mounjaro and Wegovy. These drugs have been associated with more than 150,000 adverse effects. Notably, semaglutide, which is marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy, accounts for 59 deaths, while tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro, has resulted in 120 deaths…

The Times of India

More than 150 deaths reported after weight loss drug use

Most complaints about GLP-1 drugs made through the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme were concerning gastrointestinal reactions

The Independent UK

Botox Patients Urged to Watch for Botulism Symptoms After Rare Cases Linked to Cosmetic Injections

UK health officials have updated Botox safety warnings after rare botulism cases. Patients are urged to watch for delayed symptoms and seek immediate medical attention if necessary.

International Business Times UK

MHRA issues botulinum toxin safety warning after rare botulism cases reported

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is strengthening safety warnings for all botulinum toxin type A products following rare reports of botulism linked to their use. Botulinum toxin, widely used in medical and cosmetic treatments, can in very rare cases cause botulism if the toxin's effect spreads beyond…

The Independent UK

"Cadaver Collagen" Injectables Are Made From Donated Human Skin—And They're Booming in South Korea

The science, the ethics, and whether it's coming to the UK.

Marie Claire

UK becoming ‘wild west’ for experimental peptides, expert warns

Prof Channa Jayasena says growing online sales of unregulated drugs risk fatalities as responsibility falls between regulators

The Guardian - UK

‘I have an inoperable brain tumour after having the contraceptive jab’

A study found women who used the contraceptive injection for at least a year are 5.6 times more likely to develop meningioma brain tumours

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Experts warn how to spot fake weight-loss pills

With weight-loss pills now available in the UK, experts have warned the public on how to detect counterfeit versions of the drug

The Independent UK

UK unable to tackle weight-loss drug black market, MP warns

MP Layla Moran said she had ‘very little confidence’ in the MHRA’s ability to tackle counterfeit weight-loss drugs

The Independent UK

Thousands could face ‘daunting’ surgery after patients with spine implant recalled for urgent x-rays

The device, which was designed to replace damaged discs in the neck, has been removed from worldwide sale

International Business Times UK

UK's First Weight-Loss Pill Is Finally Here—What Makes the Wegovy Tablet Different From Ozempic?

The UK has become the first country in Europe to approve a tablet version of Wegovy for weight management.

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Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy

Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria will be able to purchase tablets with private prescription

The Independent UK

First daily pill for weight loss approved by medicines regulator

The Wegovy semaglutide tablet is taken daily and those with a BMI of 30 or above are eligible

The Independent UK

Avoid phoney shamans peddling deadly frog poison ‘detox’, health chiefs warn

Kristian Trend died after using the frog poison in his Leicester flat, his mother said

The Guardian - UK

Huge haul of weight-loss drugs seized on Northampton country estate

Two men arrested in raid in which 12,000 doses of unlicensed weight-loss medicines were recovered

The Independent UK

Heatwave warning for millions using insulin, metformin and antidepressants

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning that high temperatures can compromise the effectiveness of medicines and impact how the body responds to them, particularly for individuals managing long-term conditions. Overheating: Many medicines require storage below 25°C, as heat can degrade active ingredients in various…

The Independent UK

Suffer from a blocked nose? Experts urge sufferers to avoid common mistake that could be making it worse

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has limited the use of certain nasal decongestant sprays to a maximum of five days

The Independent UK

Men sentenced after investigation exposes £1.8m illegal medicines network

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