Diabetes drug Ozempic has been a game changer in the fight against obesity, alongside its counterpart Wegovy, which is approved for weight loss. Doctors are now testing new drugs that work the same way and could provide even better results. Here’s a look at the latest research and why it could lead to lower prices …
In Australia, the continued overuse of antibiotics is leading common and potentially dangerous infections to become increasingly resistant to drugs, including last-resort treatments. A major government report on antimicrobial use, released on Wednesday, reveals more than a third (36.6%) of the population had at least one antimicrobial prescription subsidized by the Australian government in 2022, …
Wonder drugs for cystic fibrosis, deemed too expensive for the NHS, have been cleared by watchdogs for toddlers. Last week, The Telegraph revealed draft recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), which said three drugs for the disease are not cost-effective and should not be funded by the NHS for future …
An Oregon father of two believes Ozempic twice gave him intestinal obstructions that left him fighting for his life. Wilson “Bo” Muhlheim, 79, told the Daily Mail he was prescribed the injectable vaccine late last year to help manage his type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for …
This July 3, 2018 file photo shows a Narcan nasal device that delivers naloxone in the Brooklyn borough of New York. On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, health officials reported that prescriptions for naloxone, an overdose-reversing drug, were skyrocketing, and experts say that could be a reason why overdose deaths have stopped to increase for the …
OTTAWA – A new study finds that patients treated for mental illness in Canada are waiting far too long to get drug approval and face inequitable access across the country. The Mood Disorders Society of Canada’s study, System Broken, finds that Canadians who rely on public drug plans are at a particular disadvantage. As we …
The market for hemp-derived cannabinoids is hotter than ever, but experts warn that people should educate themselves on the fundamental differences between delta-8 THC and delta-9 THC products. Highlights previously reported that delta-8 THC was first partially synthesized in 1941, but there is still much controversy surrounding this ingredient, due to the way it is …
Cyriac Abby Philips, hepatologist and clinician-scientist: image credit: special arrangement Synopsis Cyriac hepatologist Abby Philips doesn’t mince words and isn’t afraid to stir up controversy. In an explosive interview with ET Prime, he says the “claimed, advertised and promoted” effectiveness of Ayurvedic and homeopathic formulations needs to be rigorously studied, in order to identify the …
Patients are facing shortages of prescription medications for medical conditions including RSV and ADHD, and drug costs are also skyrocketing. So, to fill a prescription these days, where do some consumers turn for solutions? Well, more and more, they are going online. Denver resident Ali Schroer followed her doctor’s recommendation for an online pharmacy claiming …
Life-saving cancer drugs are set to be approved at a much faster pace under new plans to take advantage of Brexit freedoms. Cutting red tape, Health Secretary Steve Barclay will today announce a new fast-track process aimed at halving the time it takes to launch research. WATCH HERE: Ben Habib on Brexit Writing in the …