Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer and his health secretary have been lauding the potential of the new generation of weight-loss drugs. Given as regular injections, the treatments – Wegovy and Mounjaro – mimic a hormone that makes people less hungry. Not only could they help reduce waistlines, the prime minister and Wes Streeting said, they … Read more
The first drug shown to slow the destruction of the brain in Alzheimer’s disease will not be available on the NHS after a decision by the medicine’s regulator. The decision on funding lecanemab has caused upset and disappointment from those hoping the drug could help fight a horrible and devastating disease. But the decision is … Read more
The UK’s first official consumption room for illegal drugs including heroin and cocaine will open in Glasgow on 21 October. The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility on Hunter Street in the city’s east end will accommodate up to 30 service users at a time. People will be able to consume illegal drugs under the supervision of … Read more
Vicky Boyd Peter and Vicky Boyd say her symptoms after taking fake semaglutide were terrifying For those with severe weight issues, semaglutide – the active ingredient in slimming drugs – can be a life-changer. Celebrity success stories have massively increased demand, but brought with it a booming black market for illegal and often life-threatening products. … Read more
It sounded like a story ripped from a narco thriller: One of the biggest drug lords in Mexico was lured onto an airplane, flown across the border and presented to U.S. federal agents by the son of his former partner in crime. As improbable as it may seem, that is exactly what appears to have … Read more
The special squad of the Kozhikode City police has arrested a 26-year-old woman who allegedly worked as a carrier for two youths who were recently arrested on charge of smuggling synthetic drugs worth ₹2 crore. P.S. Jumiya, a native of Alappuzha, was detained from Bengaluru two days ago on the basis of the statements of … Read more
A global alert about fake Ozempic – which has become popular as a way of losing weight – has been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The drug is sometimes known as a “skinny jab” despite its main purpose being a treatment for type-2 diabetes. The WHO said the fake medicines could pose a … Read more
17 minutes ago By Catherine Snowdon, Health reporter Getty Cystic fibrosis causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs A deal has been reached to provide NHS patients with continued access to crucial drugs that treat the life-limiting condition cystic fibrosis. Officials had previously disputed the price being charged by Vertex, the pharmaceutical company that makes … Read more
Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman “for high risk sexual kicks”, a court heard. Source link
A leading charity says the NHS is unprepared for the rollout of innovative new drugs. Source link