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Two deaths reported to drugs regulator over possible link to weight-loss jabs

More than 500 adverse drug reaction reports were made between 2024 to 2025 in Northern Ireland

The Independent UK

Thousands of ‘dangerous’ illegal weight-loss jab doses seized

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The Independent UK

Almost 2,000 doses of ‘dangerous’ illegal weight-loss jabs seized in raids

Health officials warn these unlicensed weight-loss products are potentially deadly

The Independent UK

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UK health official recused from puberty blockers trial after bias claims

MHRA says Prof Jacob George will no longer be involved after gender-critical social media posts from last year

The Guardian - UK

Farm Turned Illegal Drug Lab: Police Seize Thousands Of Weight-Loss Injections

Authorities have disrupted an organised crime network producing illegal weight-loss drugs in Lincolnshire, seizing thousands of doses and manufacturing equipment.

International Business Times UK

Puberty blocker trial for children paused over long-term safety fears

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The Independent UK

UK clinical trial into puberty blockers on hold after medicines regulator steps in

Recruitment of children for study delayed after MHRA warns that participants should be no younger than 14

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Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from regulator

It comes after legal action was launched against the Government after campaigners including Harry Potter author JK Rowling expressed their opposition

Evening Standard

Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from medicines regulator

The MHRA will now discuss the concerns, related to the wellbeing of children and young people with gender dysphoria, with trial sponsor King’s College London next week

The Independent UK

Why men should avoid unauthorised erectile dysfunction pills

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The Independent UK

Criminals exploit ‘stigma and embarrassment’ to sell fake erectile dysfunction drugs

Authorities have seized almost 20m fake pills since 2021, many containing incorrect doses or toxic ingredients

The Guardian - UK

Warning over fake Viagra as criminals exploit erectile dysfunction ‘stigma’

Men are being urged to avoid buying unauthorised erectile dysfunction (ED) tablets online

The Independent UK

First mRNA vaccine to be produced in UK approved by regulators

The Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre will make millions of cutting-edge mRNA vaccines

The Independent UK

Warning issued over infection risk from alcohol-free wipes

Four brands of non-sterile wipes have been linked to infections and one death, and should be avoided and thrown away, according to UK health officials

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The Independent UK

Experts warn against ‘worrying’ rise in dangerous weight-loss ‘jab hacks’

Almost half of the 1.6 million people using weight-loss jabs admit to either trying dosing ‘hacks’, or turning to unlicensed drugs and sellers

The Independent UK

UKHSA warning to stop using wipes after fatal outbreak

There have been 59 confirmed cases of Burkholderia stabilis and one death associated with the infection

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Cancer drugs among nearly 400 medicines at risk of shortage in UK

Exclusive: Drugs to treat stroke and schizophrenia patients could be hit if suppliers no longer see them as commercially viable

The Guardian - UK

Small risk of severe acute pancreatitis with weight-loss jabs, UK regulator warns

Agency updates guidance after increase in reports of condition to its yellow card scheme

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MHRA issues warning after seizing illegal fillers worth up to £4m

The medicines agency warned unlicensed fillers could ‘put your health at risk’ as they have not passed safety standards

The Independent UK

Fake weight loss jab warning after number of illegal medicines seized in UK soars

‘Deeply concerning’ new figures raise concern over patient safety and growing black market

The Guardian - UK

Fake weight-loss medication in tablet form could flood Britain, experts warn

Better regulation and enforcement urged before launch of oral treatments, which criminals are likely to try to exploit

The Independent UK

Weight loss jab to launch stronger dosage as UK demand set to soar

The stronger Wegovy dose could see more than 20 per cent weight loss in patients with obesity

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: the crypto entrepreneur linked to illegal weight-loss drug operation

Haul of illicit products led by medicines regulator was described as world’s largest of its kind, but no arrests have yet been made

The Guardian - UK

UK medical regulator warns against buying weight-loss jabs from social media channels

MHRA says buying from illegal online sellers can put health at real risk amid booming black market

International Business Times UK

NHS Refuses to Fund Life-Saving Motor Neurone Disease Medication Despite Free Supply From Drugmaker

MND patients in the UK denied access to lifesaving drug tofersen, despite Biogen supplying it free, due to NHS covering administration costs.

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