Construction firm Merit completes first phase of £66m Stevenage scheme Merit delivered the milestone three years faster than the biotech industry standard of around five years Birmingham Post · Dec 21, 2022
Enough fentanyl was seized in the US this year by drug cops to kill EVERY American More than 397 million fatal fentanyl doses have been intercepted this year with just two milligrams enough to be deadly, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022
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First foreign COVID vaccines head to China from Germany Berlin has sent its first batch of BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to China to be administered initially to German expatriates, a German government spokesperson said on Wednesday, the first foreign coronavirus vaccine to be delivered to the country. Reuters · Dec 21, 2022
China to Boost Supply of Pfizer’s Covid Pill as Demand Soars, Expert Says The antiviral drug Paxlovid will be gradually made available at all medical institutions and at the community level, says head of the infectious diseases department at Peking University First Hospital Caixin Global · Dec 21, 2022
Gambia parliament recommends suing of Indian manufacturer of cough syrups India says premature blame on Indian drugs ‘adversely impacted image’ across globe The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022
Rising COVID Cases News From China Is Concerning: SII CEO Adar Poonawala, Urges People Not To Panic Raising concern on the rising COVID-19 cases in neighbouring China, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawala on Wednesday asked the people not to panic because of India's "excellent vaccination coverage and track record". Read on for details: Dynamite News · Dec 21, 2022
139 drug samples tested in fourth month of ACT pill testing By the end of November, the Moore Street facility had processed 371 samples. The Canberra Times · Dec 21, 2022
Enough fentanyl to kill every American was seized this year, DEA says DEA says it seized more than 379 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl in 2022 The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
Ministers warned not to delay release of papers in PPE Medpro row MPs have been told the release of documents on coronavirus contracts awarded to PPE Medpro might have to wait for criminal investigations to end. The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
CVS and Walgreens limit sales of children's meds as the 'tripledemic' drives demand Walgreens will limit online orders of children's fever and pain medicine to six items "to help support availability and avoid excess purchases." At CVS stores, purchases will be limited to two. WEKU · Dec 20, 2022
US life science firm acquires Cardiff-based Cellesce The biotechnology firm has been bought by Molecular Devices for an undisclosed sum Birmingham Post · Dec 20, 2022
Germany to pay more for child medicines amid supply shortage The German government said Tuesday that it will allow health insurance companies to pay more for pediatric medications that are in short supply in the country The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
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Reuters · Dec 20, 2022 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.
Axios · Dec 20, 2022 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.
The Times of India · Dec 20, 2022 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.
Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022 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.
Reuters · Dec 20, 2022 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.
ABC News · Dec 20, 2022 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'.
AAP · Dec 20, 2022 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.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 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
Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022 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.
Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022 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
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022 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…