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Fentanyl cited by NYC health officials for 27% jump in citywide drug overdose fatalities during 2021

NEW YORK — New York City’s drug overdose deaths soared by 27% in 2021, with four in every five linked to fentanyl as the city’s Black community and the Bronx reported a disproportionately highest number of fatalities, city officials said.

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Snake tries to shed its skin

Several generations of Thais are familiar with the "arrow-stuck snake" logo of the cooling talcum powder brand, but The British Dispensary Co wants to transform its product lines after more than a century in business.

Bangkok Post

1 Drug Store Stock to Buy in 2023 and 1 to Sell

The demand for drugstore products is significantly rising owing to the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, an aging population, and favorable government policies. Hence, investing in fundamentally sound drugstore stock CVS Health (CVS) could be wise. However, it might be wise to avoid Rite Aid (RAD) due to its deteriorating…

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2 Biotech Stocks Under $100 to Buy Now

The biotech industry flourished amid the pandemic, and lucrative federal investments are expected to drive further growth in the sector. Moreover, amid evolving variants of Coronavirus, the biotech industry is expected to remain in the limelight. Given the sound prospects of the industry, quality biotech stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD) and…

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Tributes to Bristol Drugs Project pioneer Maggie Telfer, who has died at 63

"Maggie’s leadership, compassion and indomitable spirit inspired all around her"

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1 Large-Cap Stock You Should Purchase This Week

Pharmaceutical company Novartis (NVS) maintained its growth momentum in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, and the company’s growth prospects look promising, supported by its clear focus on five core therapeutic areas, having multiple significant in-market and pipeline assets. Given NVS’ reliable dividend payments and high profitability, this large-cap stock…

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Safe consumption rooms progress has been too slow, says Scottish Labour

There has been little movement towards the roll-out of safe consumption rooms in the 14 months since the Lord Advocate confirmed there was a legal route to pursuing them.

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Many workers barely recall signing noncompetes, until they try to change jobs

Employers say that noncompete agreements are needed to protect trade secrets and investments. The FTC says they deprive workers of their economic liberties and has proposed a rule to ban them.

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The US government spent $30bn developing the Covid vaccine. So how can Moderna plan to charge $110 a jab?

Vaccines were built in part on government research and funding, but treatment won’t be free to Americans much longer

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Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is a Top Value Stock for 2023

The bear market has been downright brutal for growth stocks. Thus making it clear that now is the time for value. That is why you need to discover the attractiveness of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) shares. Read on below for the full story.

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£68m plan to tackle Scotland's drug deaths emergency unveiled

THE Scottish Government has unveiled a £68 million package of measures aimed at tackling the country’s drug deaths crisis.

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Dublin pharmacist warns against stockpiling amid surge in demand for Calpol

Tomas Conefrey, who runs Conefrey's CarePlus Pharmacy on Pearse Street, says that panic purchases of Calpol and Nurofen are occurring in store

Dublin Live

The FDA no longer requires all drugs to be tested on animals before human trials

In a victory for animal rights advocates, drugmakers can take their products to human clinical trials using alternative testing methods that don't involve animals.

WEKU

Local chemists suffering £67,000 annual shortfall, say pharmacists' leaders

The Company Chemists’ Association blasted the "truly broken" funding system and warned the Government that pharmacists needed extra cash to help ease the desperate NHS crisis

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The No. 1 Stock to Keep an Eye on in 2023

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) launched three first-in-class therapies across different disease areas last year. Moreover, the company is waiting for the FDA’s approval of repotrectinib this year. These new products are expected to drive the company’s long-term growth. So, it could be wise to keep an eye on BMY this…

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Glasgow roll out of methadone alternative for heroin users steps up

Hundreds of peope in Glasgow who are battling heroin addiction are now receiving the drug on prescription, following year of record drugs deaths.

Evening Standard

Politics LIVE: Rishi Sunak accused by Keir Starmer at PMQs of ‘prolonging misery’ over strikes and going from ‘clapping to sacking’ nurses

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was accused by Keir Starmer of choosing to “prolong the misery” over strikes at PMQs.

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Vaccine-Maker CanSino Bio Plans Swiss Listing

The company, which has developed multiple Covid-19 vaccines, aims to tap new international financing and boost its global brand

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Editorial: Delay in making naloxone an over-the-counter drug to counter opioid overdoses was deadly

It's been six years since a startling story in The New York Times detailed how fatal opioid overdoses were tearing through rural regions of the United States "like a plow through soil." The report came as the nation was beginning to grasp that it faced the deadliest wave of drug…

The Independent UK

Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California says she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber

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Pfizer CEO Dismisses Reports of a Paxlovid Generic for China

The U.S. pharmaceutical giant is working on starting domestic production of the branded version of the Covid drug in the first half of this year

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Abortion pills in pharmacies are the future. But the FDA should do more to expand access

On Jan. 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a first step toward making abortion pills available at retail pharmacies. It released new rules outlining how both bricks-and-mortar and mail-order pharmacies can get certified to dispense mifepristone, the first pill in a medication abortion. But the agency also left…

Glasgow Live

Inside massive Lanarkshire drugs factory run by Glasgow labourer linked to organised crime

Derek Dragnes was jailed at the high court yesterday after police raided an industrial until and uncovered six rooms containing enough equipment and raw materials to manufacture hundreds of thousands of street valium tablets.

Dublin Live

Full list of medicines affected as Ireland faces major shortages

The Irish public has been warned against stockpiling medication as it could 'disrupt existing stock levels and hamper the supply of medicines for others'

Irish Mirror

Full list of 219 medicines there is currently a shortage of - including cough syrups and key antibiotics

Some medicines are not expected to be back in stock for months - with Benylin Dry Coughs Syrup expected to remain off the shelves until April

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