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Drug regulator investigating suicidal thoughts among some weight-loss jab users

The European Medicines Agency is looking at Wegovy (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide) and other similar drugs used to control appetite.

The Independent UK

Popular UK-approved weight-loss drugs being investigated in Europe for suicide risk

Three cases of suicidal and self-harm thoughts identified in Iceland, regulator says

The Independent UK

Cancer patient dies and 4 hospitalised after being given 'unlicensed' chemotherapy drug

The patient, who has not been named, was one of four people given an unlicensed version of prostate cancer medicine cabazitaxel, and authorities are now investigating

Daily Mirror

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Patient dies and three hospitalised in Sciensus chemotherapy incident

Exclusive: Regulators investigate after patients received unlicensed treatment from firm paid millions by NHS

The Guardian - UK

My topical steroid withdrawal: ‘Water felt like acid, my body was ablaze and I shed skin like a snake’

I was prescribed steroid cream for my eczema – but when I stopped using it I ended up in A&E. Much more research is needed into this debilitating condition

The Guardian - UK

GPs could be offered bonuses to increase patient numbers in clinical trials

Package of measures for UK life sciences sector also includes overhauling regulatory process for new medicines

The Guardian - UK

Allergy sufferers warned over adrenaline pens recall over fears they don’t work

Patients, or carers of patients, who carry Emerade 300 or 500 microgram adrenaline auto-injector pens should contact their GP, the government have announced after a precautionary recall

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Emerade adrenaline pens recalled ‘after potential faults detected’

The medicines regulator has urged patients to return Emerade 300 and 500 microgram adrenaline pens to their local pharmacies.

The Independent UK

Laurence Fox slammed by academic LIVE on GB News over vaccine claims

AN academic told GB News host Laurence Fox “I sometimes wonder why you exist” after the broadcaster claimed “conspiracy factualists” had…

The National (Scotland)

‘Healthy’ doctor died after severe reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

He died 10 days after the injection

Nottingham Post

Novartis scraps cholesterol drug trial in blow to UK life sciences ambitions

Swiss firm’s withdrawal from Leqvio trial with NHS dents government plans to attract post-Brexit research and investment

The Guardian - UK

‘Skinny jab’ drug firm facing fresh inquiries after ‘serious breaches’ of industry code

Pharmaceutical company behind blockbuster diet jab Wegovy confronts crises on multiple fronts, amid scrutiny of UK activities

The Guardian - UK

‘Near-automatic sign off’ – Hunt pledges £10m to speed up access to new drugs

The Chancellor said that £10 million would be awarded to help streamline approvals for new medical products.

The Independent UK

What is pholcodine? Cough medicines withdrawn from shelves over safety fears

Here’s what patients using the withdrawn medications are advised to do

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Some cough medicines pulled from shelves due to safety fears - see full list here

A number of items have been recalled and patients who are taking cough medicine have been advised to check whether pholcodine is a listed ingredient

Daily Record

Warning issued as cough medicine urgently recalled over safety concerns

Boots and other popular pharmacies have been issued the warning, with customers asked to check labels and find alternative medication due to allergic reaction risks.

The Independent UK

Which cough medicines have been withdrawn from sale and why

Cough medicines containing the ingredient pholcodine are being recalled and withdrawn from the UK ‘as a precaution’.

Evening Standard

Cough medicines pulled from shelves over safety fears after rare side effect identified

A number of treatments containing pholcodine are being recalled over the risk of a rare but serious allergic reaction

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Last chance for under-50s to get Covid booster: Find out if you're eligible

Britons only have a few days to get their final top-up jab. After February 12, the booster will only be offered to those considered to be at risk of serious illness.

Insider UK

Glasgow biopharmaceuticals firm hires new chief executive

University spin-out takes on new leadership as it looks towards international growth

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson claims 'Brexit saved lives' during interview with Nadine Dorries

BORIS Johnson has claimed that “Brexit helped save lives” during an interview with Nadine Dorries.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson says people accusing him of Partygate cover-up ‘out of their minds’

Claims of cover-up ‘strictly for the birds’, former PM tells loyal ally Nadine Dorries

The Independent UK

Health minister to consider ‘black box’ warnings of cancer link to breast implants

Maria Caulfield pledged to examine suggestions for the UK to follow the US in issuing stronger warnings

Wales Online

'Black box' warning of breast implant cancer risk being considered

There is a possible link between implants and a rare cancer of the immune system called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

The Independent UK

Health minister to consider stronger warnings of cancer link to breast implants

Maria Caulfield pledged to examine suggestions for the UK to follow the US in issuing a ‘black box’ warning on breast implant packaging.

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