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Canada is suffering a worrying shortage of children’s fever medication

‘Canadians should buy only what they need, so that other parents and caregivers can access medication so we can meet the needs of sick children,’ public health agency says

The Independent UK

‘Tranq dope’ — fentanyl mixed with xylazine animal sedative — present in deaths in 39 states

The sedative does not show up on routine toxicology reports

The Independent UK

Your chance to quiz NHS bosses about the latest Covid-19 vaccines as ChronicleLive set to host Q&A

Next week ChronicleLive readers will be able to quiz NHS bosses about the Autumn Covid-19 boosters.

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Opioid overdose reversal drug likely safe for OTC use, says FDA

Opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone may be safe and effective for over-the-counter use in some forms, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday, potentially paving the way for its use federally.

Reuters

Canada says imports of children’s fever medication will ease shortage

Health Canada says it secured a foreign supply of children’s acetaminophen that will be for sale ‘in the coming weeks’

The Guardian - US

1 Chemical Stock to Buy Before 2022 Ends and 1 to Sell

The U.S. chemical industry, one of the world’s largest, has rebounded post-pandemic, driven by solid demand. Hence, sound chemical stock American Vanguard (AVD) might be an ideal investment. However, the industry is under pressure because of carbon emissions, supply chain challenges, and high input costs. And we believe Gevo (GEVO)…

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Walmart agrees to pay $3.1B in opioid settlements after CVS and Walgreens’ $5B proposals

NEW YORK — Walmart agreed to pay $3.1 billion to resolve lawsuits accusing the pharmacy of selling drugs that contributed to the opioid epidemic, but denied the allegations and didn’t admit liability.

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Tech’s tectonic plates are shifting — will Twitter, Meta and the other giants survive?

Amid job losses and tumbling share prices, all the platforms once thought too big to fail are now fighting to stay relevant. From Twitter to Meta, change is afoot, says John Arlidge

Evening Standard

1 No-Brainer Stock to Buy That Could Help You Retire Earlier

Biopharma giant AbbVie (ABBV) is well-placed to gain from its drug pipeline, recent drug approvals, and strategic acquisitions. Given its strong fundamentals, discounted valuation, high profitability, reliable dividends, and favorable analyst estimates, investing in this stock could help you retire earlier. Read more.

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Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits

The retail giant becomes the latest major player in the drug industry to announce a plan to settle lawsuits filed by state and local governments over the toll of opioids sold at its pharmacies.

WEKU

Walmart reaches $3.1 billion deal to settle opioid lawsuits

Walmart said that the proposed framework "does not include any admission of liability."

Axios

Female-led African health startups press on despite funding lags

Industry stakeholders say there has to be an intentional shift in investment strategy in the male-dominated field.

Al Jazeera

California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths

LOS ANGELES — After losing her son Luke to an overdose, Sheila Scott has been trying to get "revenge on death," she said.

Los Angeles Times

For some COVID patients, 'Paxlovid rebound' has nothing to do with Paxlovid

This is a story about a COVID-19 medication, a nasty trick the coronavirus sometimes plays on its victims, and how the two became a pandemic couple called "Paxlovid rebound."

Los Angeles Times

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The Independent UK

Walmart latest pharmacy chain to propose opioid settlement

State attorneys general say Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers

The Independent UK

Nine Covid symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated — and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

Axios

Adderall shortage puts U.S. on brink of public health crisis

A rise in demand for Adderall has triggered a shortage of the drug.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Don’t let Adderall scarcity trigger a repeat of the opioid epidemic

U.S. pharmacies are critically low on Adderall and its generic equivalents, leaving more than 26 million patients scrambling and competing for the pills since late summer. The scarcity is going to last for many more months because of supply chain problems as well as federal restrictions on manufacturers and imports.

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Twitter Prank Spurs Unexpected Scrutiny of Insulin Prices

A Twitter imposter cost a US pharmaceutical giant billions of dollars, but the viral prank triggered another unexpected crisis -- a new wave of scrutiny of the high cost of its insulin. Authentic-looking fake accounts proliferated last week after Twitter rolled out a paid verification service, the latest in a…

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A New Omicron-Specific Booster Is Coming To Australia Next Month So Here’s What The Go Is

ATAGI gave the new Pfizer jab the all-clear on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Moderna’s bivalent shot boosts antibodies against latest omicron strains in trial

Moderna Inc.’s booster shot of its bivalent vaccine sharply increased antibody levels against recent COVID-19 strains when compared to a fourth dose of its original immunization.

ABC News

Pfizer's new Omicron-specific COVID booster to be available in Australia from next month

Another bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available to eligible Australians as a third and fourth booster, as case numbers climb.

AAP

Experts rule out third COVID booster shot

Despite a spike in COVID-19 cases, the country's leading vaccine advisory body says Australians don't yet need a fifth dose of vaccine.

Chronicle Live

Staff at Consett chemical manufacturing company to strike in row over pay

Workers are set to strike for five days as they call for higher wages during the cost of living crisis

Salon

The COVID "Franken-virus" threat

A hybrid "Deltacron" strain could overtake BQ.1.1 as the most prevalent COVID strain. Here's what that would mean

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