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Online pharmacies ‘cloned by criminals’ to sell fake weight-loss drugs

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The Independent UK

How to spot fake weight loss injections: Seven red flags to avoid

Nearly two in five pharmacies have served patients who had unknowingly purchased fake weight-loss drugs in the past 12 months

The Independent UK

Patients in the UK should ‘not worry’ about medicine supply amid Middle East conflict

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The Independent UK

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Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England

Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the country

The Guardian - UK

Kent meningitis outbreak has been contained, health officials believe

There is growing confidence that the 20 people diagnosed with the illness have not infected anyone outside the area

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis B latest: Health chiefs issue alert to NHS staff as outbreak spreads to second university

Canterbury Christ Church University confirms one case as vaccine rollout under way

The Independent UK

Warning issued as bookings for meningitis vaccine surge across UK after Kent outbreak

It comes after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that some cases in the Kent outbreak are meningitis B

The Independent UK

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Desperate parents calling pharmacies for meningitis jab as stocks run low

Supplies becoming sparse amid rise in demand since Kent outbreak, which has killed two and left 13 seriously ill

The Guardian - UK

Patients face long journeys for medicines as pharmacies cut weekend hours

More than 20% of weekend availability lost in England since 2022, forcing some to turn to A&E, says national association

The Guardian - UK

The simple ways you can boost your kidney health after ibuprofen risk revealed

Kidneys work very closely with the heart

The Independent UK

Health warning as common painkiller linked to kidney damage

Drugs like ibuprofen can elevate blood pressure and damage blood vessels

The Independent UK

Warning as major shortage of painkiller used by millions could last until summer

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned the shortage could last until at least June

The Independent UK

Fifth Circuit to Hear Oral Argument on the Victims' Families' Challenge to the Dismissal of the Boeing Criminal Case

I hope to convince the Fifth Circuit to fully protect the families' rights under the Crime Victims' RIghts Act.

Reason

UK grapples with widespread aspirin shortage as medicine added to export ban list

The UK government recently added aspirin to its export ban list to protect supplies

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Pharmacies report widespread shortages of aspirin

Long-term treatment with low-dose 75mg aspirin has an antiplatelet effect, meaning it can stop blood clots developing and help prevent heart attacks.

The Independent UK

New year weight-loss resolutions spark doctor warning over fake online jabs

Weight-loss jab users admitted they would buy the drugs on social media or from a retailer who is not a registered manufacturer or pharmacy

The Independent UK

More than 120,000 home cameras in South Korea hacked to record ‘sexploitation’ footage

The suspects targeted cameras by exploiting security weaknesses

Reason

Victims' Families Ask the Fifth Circuit to Overturn the Dismissal of the Criminal Case Against Boeing

My two petitions for writs of mandamus challenge the Justice Department's violation of the Crime Victims' Rights Act and argue for substantive "public interest" review of prosecutors' dismissal motions.

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Evening Standard

Covid vaccine 2025: Who is eligible for a winter jab?

If you are unsure about your eligibility, this is the criteria for getting a Covid vaccine on the NHS

The Independent UK

Covid vaccine chaos as people book NHS jab despite being ineligible

The Covid-19 jab eligibility for the NHS has been tightened this year

The Independent UK

People able to book NHS Covid jabs despite not being eligible – pharmacy leaders

The Covid-19 vaccination campaign began last week.

The Independent UK

NHS could save billions each year by having pharmacists review patients’ medication, study reveals

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimate medicine checks will save money and also reduce hospital stays

Evening Standard

Expanding pharmacy services ‘could cut hospital admissions and save billions’

The NHS in England spends around £19 billion a year on medicines.

The Independent UK

UK patients less likely to vaccinate children after Trump comments, pharmacies warn

UK pharmacists have expressed concerns over patient safety following the US president’s unfounded comments about autism and childhood vaccinations

The Independent UK

Pharmacy leaders urge action on medicine hold-ups

Patient safety is at risk due to outdated laws, pharmacists have said.

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