Medicines

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Skin tone could impact drug pharmacokinetics

Attempting to piece together the role of melanin in drug absorption...

20 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Almost 50 hospitalised after taking weight loss drugs, warns MHRA

MHRA issues GLP-1 receptor agonist warning to pharmacy teams.

24 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NICE rejects second Alzheimer’s drug for NHS use

In a controversial decision, NICE decides that donanemab does not demonstrate value for the NHS.

23 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Streeting ‘refusing to meet’ drugs manufacturers says predecessor

Former health secretary Victoria Atkins claims Streeting won't meet with life sciences sector

08 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA today approves new colorectal cancer medicine

Fruquintinib stops tumours making new blood vessels, which normally provide the tumour with nutrients and oxygen.

20 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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