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Data on weight loss jab link to suicidal thoughts needs ‘urgent clarification’

By Nina Massey, Reporter20th August 2024News England

Data that suggests a weight loss jab may be linked to people having suicidal thoughts needs urgent clarification, experts have said. According to a new study, figures from a World

Number of pharmacies could fall to lowest level since 2005, sector leaders warn

By Storm Newton, Reporter16th August 2024News England

The number of pharmacies in England could fall below 10,000 for the first time in almost 20 years, leaders from the sector have warned. There are currently 10,054 pharmacies in

Alzheimer’s drugs ‘will not address dementia risk at scale’, researchers claim

By Storm Newton, Reporter6th August 2024News England

New drugs being developed to tackle Alzheimer’s disease “will not address dementia risk at scale”, researchers have warned. Academics said there is “a lot of hyperbole” around medications such as

Cancer charity ‘deep concerns’ over shortage of digestive drug that could cost lives

By Ben Mitchell, Reporter30th July 2024News England

A cancer charity has called on the Government to intervene urgently over the shortage of a drug that can prevent life-threatening digestive problems in thousands of people with a range

Experts say ‘convincing’ evidence shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia

By Jane Kirby, Reporter25th July 2024News England

The shingles vaccine given to people on the NHS could delay the onset of dementia, according to a new study. The finding – which experts say is “convincing” – shows

Judge gives split ruling in Covid-19 vaccine patent infringement dispute

By Tom Pilgrim, Reporter2nd July 20242nd July 2024News England

A legal battle between rival developers of Covid-19 jabs over life-saving vaccine technology patents has produced a mixed ruling from a High Court judge. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and drug manufacturer

US approves second Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease in mild or early cases

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press2nd July 2024News England

US officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli

Combined flu and Covid vaccine from Moderna shows positive trial results

By Jane Kirby, Reporter10th June 2024News England

A combined flu and Covid vaccine from Moderna provokes a higher immune response than separate single jabs, according to new data from the firm. The results raise hopes the new

Government told ‘get a grip’ on drugs shortages with MPs calling for review of supply chain

By Storm Newton, Reporter29th May 2024News England

MPs have urged the Government to “get a grip” on drugs shortages and commission an independent review of the medicines supply chain. The Health and Social Care Committee also called

Patients forced to play ‘pharmacy bingo’ amid concerns over medicine supply shortages

By Ella Pickover, PA Health Correspondent and Sarah Ping, Reporters9th May 2024News England

Patients are being forced to play “pharmacy bingo” – travelling from shop to shop to find their treatments – amid a rise in medicine supply shortages, experts have warned. Health

Tag: Medication / Vaccines

Data on weight loss jab link to suicidal thoughts needs ‘urgent clarification’

Number of pharmacies could fall to lowest level since 2005, sector leaders warn

Alzheimer’s drugs ‘will not address dementia risk at scale’, researchers claim

Cancer charity ‘deep concerns’ over shortage of digestive drug that could cost lives

Experts say ‘convincing’ evidence shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia

Judge gives split ruling in Covid-19 vaccine patent infringement dispute

US approves second Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease in mild or early cases

Combined flu and Covid vaccine from Moderna shows positive trial results

Government told ‘get a grip’ on drugs shortages with MPs calling for review of supply chain

Patients forced to play ‘pharmacy bingo’ amid concerns over medicine supply shortages

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Medication / Vaccines

Data on weight loss jab link to suicidal thoughts needs ‘urgent clarification’

Number of pharmacies could fall to lowest level since 2005, sector leaders warn

Alzheimer’s drugs ‘will not address dementia risk at scale’, researchers claim

Cancer charity ‘deep concerns’ over shortage of digestive drug that could cost lives

Experts say ‘convincing’ evidence shingles vaccine can delay onset of dementia

Judge gives split ruling in Covid-19 vaccine patent infringement dispute

US approves second Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease in mild or early cases

Combined flu and Covid vaccine from Moderna shows positive trial results

Government told ‘get a grip’ on drugs shortages with MPs calling for review of supply chain

Patients forced to play ‘pharmacy bingo’ amid concerns over medicine supply shortages