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Gambia lawmakers say Maiden to blame for child kidney injury deaths

A parliamentary committee in Gambia said on Tuesday that India-based drug maker Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd was responsible for the deaths of at least 70 children from acute kidney injury and called on the government to pursue legal action.

Reuters

Congress saves big health care decisions for last

The health care riders in the year-end spending package that emerged on Monday reflect which health care interests have clout, and which issues lawmakers want to punt into next year.

Axios

Drug peddling racket busted in Hyderabad; 2 including Nigerian national held

HYDERABAD: An international drug peddling racket was busted by police in Hyderabad and two persons, including a Nigerian national were taken into custody for allegedly peddling MDMA and 30 grams of the contraband was seized from them, police said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

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States challenge Biden to lower drug prices by allowing imports from Canada

The Biden administration is facing mounting pressure from states to let them import medicine from Canada to help lower prescription drug costs.

Tribune News Service

How many people might die, and why, under relaxed China COVID curbs

China's abrupt end to its zero-COVID policy has raised concerns of widespread infections among a vulnerable, undervaccinated population with little natural immunity that would overload the health system and result in up to 2 million deaths, or more, various research groups are reporting.

Reuters

Bundaberg Hospital cleared of improperly sedating patients, advocate questions findings

A review into a major regional hospital has found no evidence to support the improper sedation of patients despite disciplinary action taken against staff. Patient advocates are calling for the release of the full report that they believe will be 'damning'.

ABC News

Wastewater shows codeine use plunges

Codeine use has dropped by 37 per cent since over the counter sales were banned, according to new findings from wastewater sampling taken across the nation.

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Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction

A new report criticizes the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to oversee the tobacco industry, including traditional cigarettes and vaping products

The Independent UK

Medtronic sees 23 serious medical device recalls in two years

Medtronic, battered by a high number of serious medical device recalls in recent years, says it is toughening its internal assessments for acquiring new products.

Tribune News Service

Government to sue Michelle Mone-linked firm for £122million over Covid PPE deal

The Department for Health and Social Care has issued legal proceedings against PPE Medpro, which has been at the centre of a row after Tory peer Baroness Mone took a leave of absence from the Lords

Daily Mirror

UK Government launches legal action against Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm

THE UK Government has initiated legal action against PPE Medpro, the firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone at the centre of a row over Covid…

The National (Scotland)

Brussels extends Northern Ireland ‘grace period’ for animal medicines

European Commission vice-president says veterinary medicines may continue to be bought from the rest of the UK until December 2025.

The Independent UK

3 Pharmaceutical Stocks Under $100 to Buy This Week

Amid rising global medical needs, the pharmaceutical industry is expected to witness robust growth in the coming years. Moreover, healthcare is considered relatively resilient amid market downturns. So, given the economic uncertainties, investors could consider buying quality pharmaceutical stocks such as Pfizer (PFE), Novartis (NVS), and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) this…

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Increase in drug related deaths in NI council area prompts PSNI response

"Do not consume what you have not been prescribed by a healthcare professional, the affects can be just as severe, if not fatal for some.

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The Conversation

Drug deaths are rising and overdose prevention centres save lives, so why is the UK unwilling to introduce them?

In late 2020, a converted van appeared in central Glasgow. Inside were clean needles, sterilising equipment, mirrors, “sharps bins” for the disposal of syringes, and supplies of the overdose reversal drug naloxone. There were also boxes containing protein bars, tea, blankets and a defibrillator, as well as two chairs and…

Birmingham Post

North East tech innovator Kromek seals new deal with US giant Smiths Detection

The deal extends Kromek's distribution agreement with the supplier of security screening kit

Tribune News Service

Sen. Schumer calls on FDA for action on kids’ medicine shortages amid surge of COVID, RSV and flu

The FDA needs to take action as New York City and Long Island suffer from dangerous “spot shortages” of medicine for children due to the triple threat of COVID, RSV and the flu, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday.

The Independent UK

ALS patients contend with $158K price tag on new drug

For two years, Becky Mourey pushed the Food and Drug Administration to approve an experimental drug for her Lou Gehrig’s disease

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Salon

The legislative fight against superbugs

Lawmakers are scrambling to pass a bill to spur development of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant pathogens

The Conversation

Long-acting injectable PrEP is a big step forward in HIV prevention

One year ago, the United States approved a new injectable drug that prevents HIV.

WEKU

Updated COVID booster shots reduce the risk of hospitalization, CDC reports

The CDC came out with two studies to detail the bivalent booster's effectiveness against COVID-related emergency department visits and hospitalization.

The Guardian - UK

Strep A: new UK protocols issued as pharmacists cope with penicillin supply

Rise in infections across the UK has led to patients being offered alternative antibiotics to meet demand

Wales Online

Rules on antibiotics changed again amid surge in scarlet fever and Strep A

A national shortage of drugs has forced a change in how antibiotics are given out

The Independent UK

Strep A: Five more ‘serious shortage protocols’ issued for penicillin as cases surge

Around 19 children are thought to have died from infections caused by the bacterium as cases rose 27 per cent in the last week

The Guardian - US

US health agency accused of bowing to drug industry with new opioid guidance

Doctors say CDC’s softer guidelines ‘tossing aside’ safety limits put lives at risk as opioid epidemic continues to rage in the country

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