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Washington stocks up on abortion pills ahead of court ruling

Washington state officials have purchased a three-year supply of a leading abortion medication in anticipation of a court ruling that could limit its availability

The Independent UK

Washington state stockpiles abortion pills ahead of federal court ruling

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington has stockpiled thousands of doses of an abortion pill in anticipation of a federal court ruling in Texas that could limit its availability, Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Washington state stockpiles thousands of abortion pills

Democratic state officials say they're ready to dispense thousands of mifepristone doses if access to the pill becomes difficult as a result of a pending federal lawsuit.

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Eyedrops maker couldn't ensure factory was sterile, FDA says

The Food and Drug Administration says it found a host of problems at an Indian manufacturing plant recently linked to contaminated eyedrops

The Independent UK

UK’s status as cinematic powerhouse at risk, warns Oscar winner David Puttnam

In speech to Bafta, Chariots of Fire producer says industry must invest ‘far more’ to close yawning skills gap

The Guardian - UK

Government urged to direct civil servants running Stormont departments

The FDA union has expressed concern about the position senior civil servants have been placed in amid the current powersharing impasse.

The Independent UK

So, are gel nails *really* that bad for your skin? We asked the experts

There's a lot to unpack

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Influencer calls out advertisements for weight-loss drugs in New York City subway stations: ‘Dystopian’

‘Not only do we advertise prescription drugs in the US, we paper the stairs of the train with them,’ influencer says

The Independent UK

This Dental Device Was Sold to Patients To Fix Their Jaws — Now, Their Smiles Are Warped

Boja Kragulj, an accomplished clarinetist who once performed with orchestras in New York, Philadelphia, and Jacksonville, Florida, has already lost four teeth.

Inverse

Cynthia M. Allen: Texas abortion pill case is no morality play. It’s a complex, technical squabble

Since a group of pro-life plaintiffs first challenged the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in chemical or medication abortions, the reporting on the case has been predictable.

Tribune News Service

7 key questions about worsening drug shortages, answered

More Americans are queuing up at pharmacies and discovering they can't get the critical medicines they've been prescribed.

Los Angeles Times

Youth activists in Michigan urge statewide ban on flavored tobacco products

DETROIT — Kassie Weje, a 16-year-old junior at University High School in Ferndale, said her little sister was first exposed to other kids vaping at school when she was in fifth grade.

Tribune News Service

FDA evaluates ‘safety concerns’ over dental devices featured in KHN-CBS investigation

In the wake of a KHN-CBS News investigation, the FDA on Thursday said it is “evaluating safety concerns” over the use of a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients.

Tribune News Service

Narcan: the life-saving nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

A nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses is set to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter in the US.

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The FDA now requires medical devices be secured against cyberattacks

Critical vulnerabilities in Internet-connected medical devices lead to new FDA cybersecurity protection measures.

Reason

Senators Ask DEA To Stop Buying Its Way Around Civil Liberties

Plus: Senate Republicans spar over TikTok and free speech, Americans can't agree on how to cut spending, and more...

LiveScience

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to combat opioid overdose crisis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a naloxone nasal spray for over-the-counter use.

Axios

Why over-the-counter Narcan may not reach those most in need

If insurers or governments don't step up, addiction experts fear it could widen health disparities and undercut the FDA's goals of addressing a "dire public health need."

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Inverse

An Overdose Antidote Is Coming to a Drug Store Near You: “Be Ready To Save a Life”

On Wednesday, the FDA approved Narcan for over-the-counter use in the form of a nasal spray, previously available only by prescription.

The Independent UK

Blac Chyna says she could have died from illegal butt injections after procedure to remove silicone

‘My rear end would get super inflamed and it would get really really hard and really hot,’ she said about side effects of injections

The Conversation

FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat the US opioid crisis

On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale. Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a medication that can quickly counteract an opioid overdose.

Reason

Blue-State AGs Have A Mifepristone Lawsuit of Their Own

And this lawsuit faces many of the same administrative law hurdles as does AHM v. FDA.

Chicago Sun-Times

Overdose antidote Narcan to be sold over the counter, FDA says

The spray version of naloxone will be available for sale by late summer. Experts praised the move to make it more accessible amid the national opioid crisis but are concerned it may be too expensive for some people.

Reason

FDA Will Finally Let You Get Naloxone Over the Counter

The life-saving drug stops opioid overdoses as they happen, restoring breathing and preventing death. Why did it take so long for the FDA to expand its use?

Tribune News Service

FDA approves first over-the-counter anti-overdose Narcan spray

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it had approved Narcan for over-the-counter, nonprescription use.

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