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‘I bought weight loss jabs on social media – this is why I regret it’

Doctor warns buying weight loss drugs from illegitimate sources like social media could be ‘life-threatening’

The Independent UK

Six Dead, Dozens Infected: UK Health Officials Warn Deadly Bacteria Found in Common Wet Wipes

Health agencies urge the public to check first aid kits after four brands of non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are confirmed contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.

International Business Times UK

Experts Warn: 1 in 10,000 Wegovy Users Face 5X Higher Risk Leading to Serious Eye Complications

Experts warn that 1 in 10,000 Wegovy users face a fivefold higher risk of serious eye complications, including permanent vision loss, compared to Ozempic.

International Business Times UK

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Urgent recall of common blood pressure medication amid warning over ‘dizziness’

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules (Batch Number GR164099) due to a potential manufacturing error. The error may have led to cartons labelled as Ramipril 5 mg Capsules incorrectly containing blister strips of Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency…

The Independent UK

Two deaths reported to drugs regulator over possible link to weight-loss jabs

More than 500 adverse drug reaction reports were made between 2024 to 2025 in Northern Ireland

The Independent UK

Thousands of ‘dangerous’ illegal weight-loss jab doses seized

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The Independent UK

Almost 2,000 doses of ‘dangerous’ illegal weight-loss jabs seized in raids

Health officials warn these unlicensed weight-loss products are potentially deadly

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UK health official recused from puberty blockers trial after bias claims

MHRA says Prof Jacob George will no longer be involved after gender-critical social media posts from last year

The Guardian - UK

Farm Turned Illegal Drug Lab: Police Seize Thousands Of Weight-Loss Injections

Authorities have disrupted an organised crime network producing illegal weight-loss drugs in Lincolnshire, seizing thousands of doses and manufacturing equipment.

International Business Times UK

Puberty blocker trial for children paused over long-term safety fears

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The Independent UK

UK clinical trial into puberty blockers on hold after medicines regulator steps in

Recruitment of children for study delayed after MHRA warns that participants should be no younger than 14

The Guardian - UK

Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from medicines regulator

The MHRA will now discuss the concerns, related to the wellbeing of children and young people with gender dysphoria, with trial sponsor King’s College London next week

The Independent UK

Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from regulator

It comes after legal action was launched against the Government after campaigners including Harry Potter author JK Rowling expressed their opposition

Evening Standard

Why men should avoid unauthorised erectile dysfunction pills

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Criminals exploit ‘stigma and embarrassment’ to sell fake erectile dysfunction drugs

Authorities have seized almost 20m fake pills since 2021, many containing incorrect doses or toxic ingredients

The Independent UK

Warning over fake Viagra as criminals exploit erectile dysfunction ‘stigma’

Men are being urged to avoid buying unauthorised erectile dysfunction (ED) tablets online

The Independent UK

First mRNA vaccine to be produced in UK approved by regulators

The Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre will make millions of cutting-edge mRNA vaccines

Evening Standard

Warning issued over infection risk from alcohol-free wipes

Four brands of non-sterile wipes have been linked to infections and one death, and should be avoided and thrown away, according to UK health officials

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Experts warn against ‘worrying’ rise in dangerous weight-loss ‘jab hacks’

Almost half of the 1.6 million people using weight-loss jabs admit to either trying dosing ‘hacks’, or turning to unlicensed drugs and sellers

The Independent UK

UKHSA warning to stop using wipes after fatal outbreak

There have been 59 confirmed cases of Burkholderia stabilis and one death associated with the infection

The Independent UK

Cancer drugs among nearly 400 medicines at risk of shortage in UK

Exclusive: Drugs to treat stroke and schizophrenia patients could be hit if suppliers no longer see them as commercially viable

The Guardian - UK

Small risk of severe acute pancreatitis with weight-loss jabs, UK regulator warns

Agency updates guidance after increase in reports of condition to its yellow card scheme

The Independent UK

MHRA issues warning after seizing illegal fillers worth up to £4m

The medicines agency warned unlicensed fillers could ‘put your health at risk’ as they have not passed safety standards

The Independent UK

Fake weight loss jab warning after number of illegal medicines seized in UK soars

‘Deeply concerning’ new figures raise concern over patient safety and growing black market

The Guardian - UK

Fake weight-loss medication in tablet form could flood Britain, experts warn

Better regulation and enforcement urged before launch of oral treatments, which criminals are likely to try to exploit

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