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Ireland's pharmacies warn against stockpiling amid severe medicine shortage

Pharmacists are calling on the government to introduce serious shortage protocols, which would enable them to prescribe alternative medicines when others are out of stock

Dublin Live

Sterigenics to pay $408 million to settle hundreds of lawsuits over toxic gas emissions

The company agrees to settle more than 870 suits alleging that its Willowbrook plant released ethylene oxide gas. Last year, a jury awarded a cancer survivor $363 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nationwide shortage of common antibiotics

Several antibiotics used to treat infections in children are in short supply, sparking concerns among doctors and pharmacists.

AAP

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Overseas supply issues are causing a shortage of some antibiotics in Australia

Overseas supply issues are leading to a shortage in some antibiotic medications used to treat illnesses such as pneumonia and strep throat.

ABC News

3 Must Have Pharma Stocks in January 2023

Rising rates of chronic diseases, an aging population, and increasing healthcare spending should drive the pharma industry’s growth in the upcoming years. Moreover, pharma companies perform steadily regardless of economic conditions due to the inelastic demand for their products. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong pharma…

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Man who mass produced ‘street valium’ is jailed for four and a half years

Derek Dragsnes manufactured the drug etizolam at an industrial unit in North Lanarkshire.

The Independent UK

1 Medical Stock to Buy in 2023 and 1 to Avoid

Despite various macroeconomic headwinds, the healthcare industry is well-positioned to cope well due to the inelastic demand for products and services. Moreover, expanding R&D initiatives and favorable government funding should accelerate the industry's growth. Therefore, fundamentally sound medical stocks Premier Inc. (PINC) could be a wise addition to one's portfolio.…

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Pharmacies in short supply on over 200 medications

Pharmacists claim that the shortages have been ongoing for several months and include medications used to treat the Strep A infection, which can cause serious illness amongst young children and elderly adults

Dublin Live

Calpol shortage could last for months with other medicines also hit

Industry experts say there could be shortages of other children's medicines

Wales Online

GSK facing months of industrial action as workers go on strike at pharma giant

Electricians, scaffolders, cable pullers and labourers have downed tools in a dispute over bonus payments.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon responds to question on if she uses private healthcare

NICOLA Sturgeon said that she has never used private healthcare during her press conference on the crisis facing the NHS.

The National (Scotland)

Educate children on how to use NHS – top pharmacist

People often visit A&E when they could self-care with support from their local pharmacist, said Thorrun Govind, of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

The Independent UK

Expert explains what ibuprofen and paracetamol should be used for

People are flocking to hear the advice from the pharmacist, as they try to relieve cold and flu symptoms this winter

Wales Online

Medical expert explains key difference between paracetamol and ibuprofen

A pharmacist has shared when you should take certain pain relief tablets

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Pharmacies could do more to help ease pressure on NHS, boss says

They could help treat Strep A and urinary tract infections and play a more leading role in prescribing medication, Jay Patel said

The Independent UK

Drugstores make slow headway on staffing problems

Drugstore chains are still trying to find enough employees to put a stop to temporary pharmacy closures

Tribune News Service

Commentary: New FDA rules on abortion pills leave too many hurdles

Recent decisions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the two biggest pharmacy chains are bringing the post-Roe v. Wade landscape more clearly into focus. America is becoming a country where abortion is a crime in some states but just a normal part of health care in others.

The Independent UK

Labour hints it would prevent GPs operating as ‘murky’ private businesses

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting also said he would stop GPs being ‘the sole gatekeeper’ to the NHS.

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The Guardian - UK

Labour ‘would tear up contract with GPs’ and make them salaried NHS staff

Planned overhaul for GP surgeries puts party on collision course with British Medical Association

ABC News

Plan for mRNA cancer vaccine trials to start in United Kingdom this year

Personalised cancer vaccine trials in England will roll out this year after the United Kingdom government signed a deal with a company behind one of the major COVID-19 vaccines.

Caixin Global

Chinese Mainlanders Can Book Omicron-Specific mRNA Shot in Hong Kong

Fosun Pharma opens online reservation platform for BioNTech vaccination as Covid border controls are set to end

Axios

FDA grants fast-track approval to experimental Alzheimer's drug

The FDA approved lecanemab, which has shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

The Guardian - UK

PPE Medpro: Michelle Mone-linked firm referred to UK health watchdog

DHSC accused PPE Medpro of presenting false document when tendering for PPE contracts

Salon

What FDA's abortion pill changes mean

Walgreens and CVS can now sell the abortion pill — but will they?

Evening Standard

UK signs groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccine research agreement

The partnership with German pharmaceutical company BioNTech will be one of the first of its kind

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