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health3 hours ago•11 min saved

MHRA flags over 150 deaths linked to weight-loss drugs as adverse reports surge

The MHRA reports more than 150 deaths linked to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, based on around 150,000 adverse-reaction reports. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) accounts for the majority of serious reports and near-100 fatalities; semaglutide (Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda) also appear in the data. Regulators caution that reports do not prove causation and that benefits of GLP-1 medicines generally outweigh risks when used under medical supervision; manufacturers stress ongoing safety monitoring.

via independent.co.uk|

#glp-1 #health #medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

health6 months ago•9 min saved

UKHSA warns over wet wipes after Burkholderia stabilis outbreak

UKHSA says 59 confirmed Burkholderia stabilis infections, including one death, are linked to non-sterile wet wipes and is urging the public to stop using them and dispose of affected brands to prevent further cases.

via The Independent|

#bacteria #health #infection

health6 months ago•9 min saved

UK health agency warns against using certain wipes after deadly outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged the public to stop using non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in response to a Burkholderia stabilis outbreak that has 59 confirmed cases and one death; authorities also named four brands to avoid and dispose of immediately as a precaution.

via The Independent|

#bacteria #health #infection

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Beware of Fake Weight Loss Jabs: Brits Hospitalized

Health officials in the UK have issued an urgent safety alert after fake weight loss jabs, specifically counterfeit Ozempic pens, were found on the black market. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has seized 369 counterfeit pens since January, with some individuals being hospitalized and left in comas after using them. The agency warns against purchasing pre-filled weight loss pens without a prescription, as they do not meet safety standards and pose significant health risks. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious products and cracking down on illegal online suppliers.

via The US Sun|

#black-market #counterfeit-drugs #fake-weight-loss-jabs

biotechnology2 years ago•3 min saved

Northwest Biotherapeutics' Near Term Plans for Marketing Authorization Application Submission

Northwest Biotherapeutics is providing an update on its progress towards submitting a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK for its DCVax-L treatment for glioblastoma. The majority of the MAA has been completed, with only one key section remaining. The company plans to submit applications to multiple regulators and is taking additional time to ensure the MAA package is strong. The remaining section is expected to be delivered to the publisher within two weeks, with the MAA submission anticipated to take place between mid and late November.

via PR Newswire|

#biotechnology #dcvax-l #glioblastoma