UK clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after medicines regulator raises concerns
A UK clinical trial on puberty blockers for children has been paused following concerns from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency about potential long-term biological harms.
Nigeria: Zamfara Moves to Curb Illegal Drugs Sales, Unveils Multi-Agency Roadmap
The Zamfara State Government has initiated a multi-agency strategy to combat the illegal sale of medicines, which poses significant health risks.
People with four conditions and over 60s told not to get specific vaccine
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has warned individuals over 60 and those with certain health conditions against receiving a specific Chikungunya vaccine due to safety concerns.
Medicines Agency: Last year there were 139 cases of serious side effects from medications
The Medicines Agency reported 139 cases of serious side effects from medications last year, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and reporting such incidents for patient safety.
Head of VVKT: Reports of drug supply disruptions are decreasing
The head of the State Medicines Control Agency reported a decrease in reports of drug supply disruptions in Lithuania during a recent parliamentary health committee meeting.
Health Ministry withdraws several tattoo and permanent makeup inks by Alkimia from the market
The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products has ordered Alkimia to withdraw several of its tattoo and permanent makeup inks from the market for non-compliance with EU regulations.
Anvisa Director Says Cultivation Limits Do Not Inhibit Medicine Production
The director of Brazil's Anvisa agency stated that newly established limits for cannabis cultivation will not hinder the production of cannabis-based medicines.
Fimea warns about life-threatening social media challenges
The Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea warns about dangerous social media challenges involving over-the-counter medications, which can pose serious health risks.
Dangerous social media challenge spreads
The Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea warns about dangerous social media challenges involving over-the-counter medications like paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid.
Health removes MediHoney dermatological and protective creams due to possible contamination
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products announced the withdrawal of MediHoney dermatological and protective creams due to potential contamination from inadequate manufacturing processes.
The Basque Health Service is unaware if there are more cases with other expired vaccines
The Basque Health Minister Alberto Martรญnez addressed the media regarding the administration of expired vaccines in the Basque Health Service (Osakidetza) and criticized the contradictory criteria from the Spanish Medicines Agency and the Advisory Vaccination Council of Euskadi.
Understand why Mounjaro and other weight-loss pens may be associated with pancreatitis
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has warned of deaths linked to severe pancreatitis associated with weight-loss and diabetes medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, advising users to watch for intense and persistent abdominal pain.
UK regulatory agency warns of acute pancreatitis and deaths associated with weight loss pens
Users of weight loss pens, such as Mounjaro or Wegovy, should be aware of the rare but real possibility of developing acute pancreatitis, according to a warning from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Medications: a beta-blocker is facing significant supply delays, warns ANSM
The French Medicines Agency (ANSM) has reported significant supply delays for propranolol, a beta-blocker used to treat various conditions, including heart diseases.
Raid in the UK Reveals Huge Illegal Weight Loss Drug Factory
A significant operation manufacturing and distributing illegal experimental weight loss drugs was uncovered in Northampton, UK, following a major two-day raid by the medicines regulatory agency.
Temporary suspension of distribution of these medicines
JGL is temporarily suspending the distribution of specific eye drop medications at the request of the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (HALMED).