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Strep A: Competition regulator launches probe into price of antibiotics

Pharmacies have complained they are facing financial ruin amid claims that wholesalers have vastly inflated prices due to demand

Evening Standard

WHO chief hopes COVID will no longer be emergency next year

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday he is "hopeful" that the COVID-19 pandemic will no longer be considered a global emergency some time next year.

Reuters

UK watchdog investigates rise in antibiotics prices amid strep A outbreak

Competition and Markets Authority gathering evidence after drug companies accused of inflating prices

The Guardian - UK

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Covid vaccine concerns were overblown, says AstraZeneca boss as he is knighted

Sir Pascal Soriot was speaking after he was knighted by the King at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

DeSantis demands COVID vax grand jury

Doctors "outraged" after DeSantis pushes investigation and truther panel to refute CDC public health guidance

Salon

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

The Strep A nightmare shows we are sitting on an antibiotic timebomb

It is something of a horror story. Children are getting sick with a perfectly treatable illness but parents are struggling to get their hands on the right drug — penicillin, no less — and some are dying. People are visiting eight, nine pharmacies and travelling to different cities to fill…

Evening Standard

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Has Moderna successfully developed a personalised vaccine against melanoma? Maybe

Moderna has partnered with another drug company to produce a personalised vaccine against melanoma for people at risk of dying.

The New Daily

Pharmacist 'turning unwell children away' as 'demand for Strep A antibiotic outstrips supply'

“I had a young girl who was autistic, five-years-old, come into my pharmacy with a Strep A throat infection and we haven’t got the antibiotics in. Her father is now going from pharmacy to pharmacy to find the right antibiotics for his daughter"

Manchester Evening News

China reduces COVID-19 case number reporting as virus surges

China’s National Health Commission is scaling down its daily COVID-19 report in response to a sharp decline in PCR testing since the government eased anti-virus measures after daily cases hit record highs

The Independent UK

Govt calls on firms to log sodium cyanide stocks

The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has told at least 141 companies to register their stock of poisonous sodium cyanide, widely used in mining and as a pesticide, by Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Ron DeSantis appeals to anti-vaxxers by calling for grand jury to investigate effects of Covid vaccines

The Republican Florida governor has stoked Covid vaccine skepticism with calls for a criminal investigation

The Independent UK

Northwestern surgeon’s ex-biz partner charged with defrauding medical device business they launched

Mark Alan Schwartz and Northwestern University chief of plastic surgery Dr. Gregory Dumanian formed 2 companies to develop the surgeon’s invention for the market. On Tuesday, Schwartz pleaded not guilty to federal charges.

Chicago Sun-Times

DeSantis announces grand jury to investigate ‘wrongdoing’ around COVID-19 vaccines

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vowed to hold accountable people in Florida who committed “wrongdoing” in relation to COVID-19 vaccines, announcing he plans to ask the Supreme Court of Florida to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate.

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Irish Mirror

Up to 1,000 jobs to be created at Galway pharma firm that developed inhaled Covid vaccine

Aerogen has grown its workforce by 500 in the past couple of years

StockNews.com

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks You Can Always Rely On

The pharmaceutical industry is well-positioned to witness substantial growth, driven by the prevalence of chronic diseases, the aging population, and increased healthcare spending. Given the industry’s promising growth prospects, we think it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound pharmaceutical stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Merck & Co (MRK),…

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3 Biotech Stocks to Help You Build a Healthy Portfolio

Biotech industry played a vital role amid the pandemic and continues to witness solid demand amid rising medical needs and chronic diseases. Investor sentiment toward biotech stocks is robust. As biotech is considered a defensive sector against market downturns, investors might buy quality biotech stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD), Biogen (BIIB),…

The Independent UK

DeSantis seeks grand jury investigation of COVID-19 vaccines

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the state’s Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate “any and all wrongdoing” with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines

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Reuters

Sickle cell cure will be cost-effective if health disparities considered -study finds

(This Dec.13 story has been corrected to remove reference to Sanofi in the fifth paragraph)

The Guardian - UK

UK pharmacists report sharp rise in prices for strep A antibiotics

Concerns raised over pharmacists’ losses as market prices outpace NHS reimbursement tariffs

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland antibiotics supply facing "exceptional" demand, Department says

Department says "system has been working hard to replenish stocks as quickly as possible"

Mic

Researchers from Moderna and Merck just made a breakthrough with a skin cancer vaccine

Thank you, science.

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1 Stock That Could Easily Beat the Market Over the Next 5 Years

Pfizer (PFE) benefited substantially from the COVID-19 pandemic. It pays a more than 3% dividend, making it attractive for investors looking for stable income. The stock has picked up steady momentum, and its robust fundamentals should help the company easily outpace the market in the coming years. Let’s discuss this…

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GILD Stock: Is It Still a Smart Investment Ahead of 2023?

GILD gained prominence during the pandemic, but the company’s COVID-19 drug Veklury registered a decline in sales because of declining COVID-19 cases. However, it beat revenue and earnings estimates in the previous quarter. Will the company be able to record further growth in the coming year? Read more to learn…

The Independent UK

Merck, Moderna detail potential skin cancer vaccine progress

Shares of Merck and Moderna jumped early Tuesday after the drugmakers said a potential skin cancer vaccine they are developing using the same technology behind COVID-19 preventive shots did well in a mid-stage study

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