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EDITORIAL: Policy measures needed to address generic drug shortages | The Asahi Shimbun: latest news, current affairs and analysis from Japan

October 31, 2023 by Paul

Japan has been plagued by a prolonged shortage of common medications such as cough suppressants, expectorants and antimicrobial agents. According to a survey by a pharmaceutical industry organization, since September, shipments of about 20 percent of all drugs have been either suspended or limited in quantity. Seventy percent of them are generic drugs, which are …

Abortions rose nationally in year after Dobbs decision, but fell in banned states: analysis

October 24, 2023 by Paul

The number of clinician-performed abortions increased slightly nationally in the year following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, although abortions have declined significantly in states banning the procedure, according to a new analysis. The latest report from the Society of Family Planning’s WeCount project found that nationally, there were 2,200 additional …

A common anti-anxiety pill taken by 16 million Americans isn’t very effective and its effectiveness has been greatly exaggerated, according to a Harvard analysis.

October 24, 2023 by Paul

Xanax, also known as alprazolam, was approved by the FDA in 1981 and belongs to the benzodiazepine class, a group of depressant medications used to relieve anxiety.

It’s known to be addictive, harmful to the body, and carries the risk of overdose — and now scientists say Xanax might not even be that effective. Researchers from Harvard University and Oregon Health & Science University re-examined trials and studies investigating the effectiveness of Xanax in treating panic disorder. They found several examples of …