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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

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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

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Independent UK

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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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.

The Independent UK

Injectable vitamins sold on Etsy containing illegal substances

Which? found items for sale with active ingredients that are illegal to sell without a prescription in the UK

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The Independent UK

Etsy vendors caught selling unregulated injectable vitamins

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Illegal injectable vitamins sold on Etsy ‘putting people’s health at risk’

Some did not contain any of the legally required nutritional information

The Independent UK

Campaigners send legal letter calling for puberty blocker trial to be stopped

Researchers expect to see the first patients available for recruitment in the new year, with results expected in around four years.

The Independent UK

Watchdog bans ads for at-home prostate cancer testing kits and supplements

The advertising watchdog exposed one ad for suggesting patients could “skip the doctors” with an at-home PSA test

Evening Standard

Ads for ‘misleading’ prostate supplements and home testing kits banned

The Advertising Standards Authority said misleading claims could give false reassurance or make it harder to know when to speak to a doctor.

The Independent UK

Adverts for DIY prostate tests banned over ‘misleading’ cancer diagnosis claims

ASA said misleading claims could make it harder to know when to speak to a doctor

The Guardian - UK

Company linked to raid on illicit weight-loss drug facility still selling unlicensed drugs

Alluvi continues sales on Telegram after MHRA seized counterfeit, unlicensed retatrutide and tirzepatide pens

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