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A Heartburn Pill Taken for 10 Months Was Blamed for a 73-Year-Old Woman's Ring-Shaped Lupus Rash

A 73-year-old woman developed ring-shaped skin lesions after 10 months on pantoprazole, a heartburn drug. Doctors diagnosed drug-induced lupus.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

First ads for ‘powerful’ weight loss pills banned by watchdog

The ASA warned that advertisers needed to consider the overall impression of an advert

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Watchdog bans first ads for oral weight loss medicines

The ASA said the rulings were part of wider action to tackle irresponsible ads for weight loss medicines.

Evening Standard · Oct 6

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Lord’s Mark strengthens UK and UK allied market strategy with regulatory backing for IVD portfolio.

In an exciting development, Lord's Mark Industries has secured registration for its In-Vitro Diagnostic portfolio with the MHRA, significantly boosting market access. This follows the approval of their AI-enhanced Renalyx haemodialysis system in the UK. The firm aims for a December 2026 market launch for its IVD products, ahead of…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Lord’s Mark secures MHRA registration for dialysis device, plans UK expansion

Lord's Mark Industries Limited has successfully secured regulatory registration from the MHRA for its innovative haemodialysis machine, paving the way for its expansion in the UK's healthcare technology sector. With plans to commence exports in January 2027 and potentially establish its own dialysis centres, this milestone signifies a crucial step…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Can Ozempic Cause Blindness? Dozens Sue Over Alleged Link to Rare 'Eye Stroke' Condition

Dozens of US patients are pursuing lawsuits alleging GLP-1 drugs caused NAION, while UK and European regulators have classified the condition as a very rare possible side effect of semaglutide.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies

Foundayo will be available on private prescription, with pharmacists warning of counterfeit GLP-1 problem

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

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Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals

More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 20

New type 2 diabetes jab could slash number of injections to one a week

The treatment, also known as Onswik and made by Eli Lilly, is said to work as well as daily injections

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Firms face pressure from shifting demand after weight-loss pills approved

New research found 34% of Britons would consider taking weight loss medication in tablet form rather than injections.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

New once-daily weight loss pill approved by the UK medicines regulator

The UK has become the first country in Europe to authorise orforglipron, known as Foundayo

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Rain finally hits UK – but not where it’s needed

Yellow health alerts are in place across the UK until at least Tuesday as temperatures rise again

The Independent UK · Aug 9

The common painkiller that can increase your risk of sunburn

Doctors advise not stopping prescribed medication in the hot weather without professional advice

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Nearly 200 deaths linked to weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro in the UK

UK health authorities have recorded almost 200 fatalities linked to the anti-obesity medications Mounjaro and Wegovy. These drugs have been associated with more than 150,000 adverse effects. Notably, semaglutide, which is marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy, accounts for 59 deaths, while tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro, has resulted in 120 deaths…

The Times of India · Aug 6

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

More than 150 deaths reported after weight loss drug use

Most complaints about GLP-1 drugs made through the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme were concerning gastrointestinal reactions

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Botox Patients Urged to Watch for Botulism Symptoms After Rare Cases Linked to Cosmetic Injections

UK health officials have updated Botox safety warnings after rare botulism cases. Patients are urged to watch for delayed symptoms and seek immediate medical attention if necessary.

The Independent UK · Jul 16

MHRA issues botulinum toxin safety warning after rare botulism cases reported

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is strengthening safety warnings for all botulinum toxin type A products following rare reports of botulism linked to their use. Botulinum toxin, widely used in medical and cosmetic treatments, can in very rare cases cause botulism if the toxin's effect spreads beyond…

Marie Claire · Jul 15

"Cadaver Collagen" Injectables Are Made From Donated Human Skin—And They're Booming in South Korea

The science, the ethics, and whether it's coming to the UK.

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

UK becoming ‘wild west’ for experimental peptides, expert warns

Prof Channa Jayasena says growing online sales of unregulated drugs risk fatalities as responsibility falls between regulators

The Independent UK · Jul 12

‘I have an inoperable brain tumour after having the contraceptive jab’

A study found women who used the contraceptive injection for at least a year are 5.6 times more likely to develop meningioma brain tumours

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Experts warn how to spot fake weight-loss pills

With weight-loss pills now available in the UK, experts have warned the public on how to detect counterfeit versions of the drug

The Independent UK · Jul 3

UK unable to tackle weight-loss drug black market, MP warns

MP Layla Moran said she had ‘very little confidence’ in the MHRA’s ability to tackle counterfeit weight-loss drugs

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Thousands could face ‘daunting’ surgery after patients with spine implant recalled for urgent x-rays

The device, which was designed to replace damaged discs in the neck, has been removed from worldwide sale

International Business Times UK · Jun 12

UK's First Weight-Loss Pill Is Finally Here—What Makes the Wegovy Tablet Different From Ozempic?

The UK has become the first country in Europe to approve a tablet version of Wegovy for weight management.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy

Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria will be able to purchase tablets with private prescription

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