Quebec proposes tighter controls on Benadryl, with pharmacists required to track sales

Hospitals Forcing Exclusive Prescriptions Now On FDA's Radar: Tukaram Mundhe

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe tells NDTV Profit in an exclusive interview that Maharashtra's drug regulators are cracking down on hospital pharmacies that force patients into exclusive...

PAC proposes 17 measures to curb rising healthcare, insurance costs

Suggestions include price control for medicines, govt regulation of hospital charges.

A Ban Won’t Stop Abortion Pill Access, Telehealth Providers Say

As a federal court mulls a case that could result in significant restrictions on a pill used in most abortions, providers say they have alternatives to preserve access even in states with bans in place.

States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

Legislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers

How Big Healthcare Companies Keep Drug Prices High

A handful of large corporations now control medication availability, pricing, and payment for the vast majority of Americans.

Ascendis Pharma: Behind The Stock Surge

Ascendis Pharma: Behind The Stock Surge

RFK Jr. stacks FDA panel with peptide peddlers as FDA scientists oppose access

Peptide drugs are popular, but FDA scientists warn they're untested, may be harmful.

ASCERT urges people to check their medication before drinking this July bank holiday

ASCERT is encouraging people across Northern Ireland to be aware of the risks of mixing alcohol with prescription medicines as they prepare for the July bank holiday weekend.

वीर र ट्रमा सेन्टरमा ‘सुलभ फार्मेसी’

काठमाडौँ। वीर अस्पताल र राष्ट्रिय ट्रमा सेन्टरमा सुलभ फार्मेसी सञ्चालनमा आएको छ। नेपाल सरकार मन्त्रिपरिषद्को १३ चैत २०८२ को बैठकबाट स्वीकृत शासकीय सुधारसम्बन्धी एक सय कार्यसूचीमध्ये बुँदा नम्बर ८५ (घ) अन्तर्गत सरकारी अस्पतालमा सुलभ फार्मेसी सञ्चालन तथा विस्तार गर्ने सुधार कार्यक्रमअनुसार यो सेवा सञ्चालनमा ल्याइएको हो। मन्त्रालयले सरकारी अस्पतालमा सहुलियत दरमा गुणस्तरीय औषधि उपलब्ध गराई []

Republicans can improve healthcare and lower costs

The Medicaid system incentivizes states and health insurance companies to enroll more patients, resulting in worse care and increased taxpayer costs, but market-based incentives could improve care and reduce costs.

Weight loss pill to reshape spending habits of millions of people, study finds

The approval of the first oral pill this month will drive a more powerful shift in consumer habits, PwC found in a study.

Black-Market Peptides Fuel a Multibillion-Dollar Gold Rush

Bloomberg's Madison Muller and Amanda Mull break down a rising black-market trend in the 'wellness' space, as customers look for more shots to fix issues like sleep or weight following the success of GLP-1s. However, Muller says that the drugs carry a risk, whether it's using a non FDA tested substance or user error around the injection itself. (Source: Bloomberg)

Persons Encouraged to Use Purchasing Power to Demand Production of Healthier Foods

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging citizens to use their purchasing power to influence manufacturers to produce healthier foods and beverages as part of []

Adoption of generic semaglutide depends on the delivery device

The absence of standardisation in delivery devices for generic semaglutide leaves patients confused and doctors hesitant to prescribe

Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto

So far, the federal government has mandated seven stops: Toronto, Peterborough, Ont., Ottawa, Laval, Que., Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Que., and Quebec City.

'Patients miss out': calls for reform to pharmacies

Australian pharmacies should be subjected to a host of reforms, a report suggests, including removing restrictions on where they can be built to improve access.

Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC’s Goma and Rwanda

Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.

Duloxetine (Generic Cymbalta) Recalled Over Potential Cancer-Causing Compound: Here Are the Lot Numbers to Check

Duloxetine (generic Cymbalta) has been recalled by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical for elevated nitrosamine levels. Here are the specific lot numbers and the critical safety warning.

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients

Govt shifts drug policy towards treatment

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, June 27: The government has announced a major shift in its drug control policy, deciding...

Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who's taken 'bucketloads'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four years ago, Tennessee became the first state to allow adults to buy the antiparasitic drug ivermectin from a pharmacy without first seeing a doctor. Pharmacies can use a pre-written, blanket prescription to sell to just ...

The hidden dangers of looking healthy: Why some HIV patients stop their medication

The hidden dangers of looking healthy: Why some HIV patients stop their medication

Food Preservatives May Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease

Aa large-scale study demonstrates that preservatives widely used in everyday processed foods may exacerbate common health risks.

Better Growth Buy: Axsome vs Revolution Medicines

These stocks both scored a win in the first half of the year.

Contributor: Mental health care isn't ready for psychedelic side effects

Accelerated FDA approval will invite recklessness. But don't block these important medications. Take steps to prepare.

The most quietly significant day of the decade is about to arrive

Stefano Hatfield: Weight-loss drugs in pill form will change Britain more than any of us can anticipate

Congress must fix its No Surprises mistake

Healthcare is one of our economy’s fastest-growing sectors, and the ability of healthcare providers to manipulate Congress is a big reason why. A modest reform meant to shield patients from surprise medical bills has become a multibillion-dollar windfall for hospitals, doctors, lawyers, and arbitrators. Patients pay the price through higher insurance premiums. Congress must fix []

Cancer served on a plate? How chemicals banned in Europe are killing Indians

Cancer served on a plate? How chemicals banned in Europe are killing Indians

CBI Home Health workers ask for 24% raise

They have also asked for market adjustments, long service adjustments, increases to shift premiums, and a reduction in health benefit premiums.

The weightloss pill that could change the game for Aussies | 9 News Australia

Doctors say a pill version of the weightloss injectable Wegovy will make treatment more accessible for Australians. It's just been launched in the UK, but the green light is yet to be given by Australia's medical watchdog for two oral GLP-1 medications. #9News | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at nine.com.au FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► X: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@9news Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

These "Healthy" Foods Are Sneakily High In Undesirable Additives

Take a second look at the label.

FDA Launches Effort to Accelerate Drug Trials

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating clinical trials and modernizing drug development, part of a broader effort to reduce delays in bringing new treatments to patients while maintaining safety and scientific standards. The initiative, called Operation TrialBlazer, includes steps designed to speed both early-stage and late-stage []...Click to read more

UC-Santa Cruz Distributes Narcan, Fentanyl Test Strips in Effort to Make Drug Usage Safer

“We want to ensure that you have the tools to party and explore without putting yourself in harm’s way.” The post UC-Santa Cruz Distributes Narcan, Fentanyl Test Strips in Effort to Make Drug Usage Safer first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

More states are requiring warning labels for harmful and addictive things, which really upsets the makers of booze, drugs, and Facebook [Obvious]

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AbbVie is buying an eczema and asthma drug developer for nearly $11 billion

The all-cash deal gives AbbVie access to zumilokibart, an experimental drug that could rival Dupixent in treating atopic dermatitis

US launches investigation into drug prices in Germany, risking renewed tensions with Europe

Donald Trump claims that European healthcare systems, which regulate drug prices, are to blame for the high prices charged by pharmaceutical companies in the US.

The Useless Middlemen Making Prescriptions Unaffordable

Pharmacy benefit managers sit at the center of a four-way transaction between patients, insurers, drug manufacturers, and pharmacies. They’ve figured out how to skim profit from every single one of those relationships, explains Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

What's behind the push to make peptide therapies more readily available

Marketed for longevity and wellness benefits, the unproven therapies are sold through a grey market online. Compounding pharmacies say they should be able to make them legally to meet demand.

La Roche-Posay’s Prime Day Deals Include Rare Discounts on Celeb-Loved Sunscreens, Serums and French Pharmacy Staples

There are few skincare brands that can claim both dermatologists and celebrities as fans, but La Roche-Posay has long occupied that sweet spot. The French pharmacy staple — known for sensitive-skin formulas, lightweight sunscreens and TikTok-viral repair creams — is currently marked down for Amazon Prime Day, with select products from the brand’s Anthelios, Toleriane, []

‘Right to Care’ ordinance, anti-discrimination amendments pushed 

A LAWMAKER here is pushing for “Right to Care,” or Healthcare Proxy Ordinance, aimed at granting LGBTQIA+ couples and alternative family structures the legal authority to make critical medical decisions