FDA drug-plant inspections still haven't recovered from the pandemic, AP reports
The FDA has not inspected around 2,000 drug manufacturing plants since before the pandemic, presenting significant safety risks.
Nearly 2,000 drug manufacturing plants are overdue for FDA inspections after COVID delays, AP finds
FDA inspections of pharmaceutical plants have not recovered from pandemic delays, risking drug safety for millions of Americans.
Navigating the Complex World of Child Resistant Packaging in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Child-resistant packaging is critical for drug safety, particularly for protecting children, requiring a balance between adult accessibility and child safety.
FDA drug-plant inspections still haven't recovered from the pandemic, AP reports
The FDA has not inspected around 2,000 drug manufacturing plants since before the pandemic, presenting significant safety risks.
Nearly 2,000 drug manufacturing plants are overdue for FDA inspections after COVID delays, AP finds
FDA inspections of pharmaceutical plants have not recovered from pandemic delays, risking drug safety for millions of Americans.
Navigating the Complex World of Child Resistant Packaging in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Child-resistant packaging is critical for drug safety, particularly for protecting children, requiring a balance between adult accessibility and child safety.
'Pink cocaine,' the designer drug tied to Liam Payne's death, isn't what it sounds like
Pink cocaine is a dangerous designer drug often containing ketamine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy, and poses severe risks due to its unpredictable composition.
Pink Cocaine Is Hitting Headlines and Clubs
Pink cocaine, also known as tusi, is a dangerous drug mixture that rarely contains actual cocaine.
What is pink cocaine? Drug cocktail linked to Liam Payne's death explained
The tragic death of Liam Payne highlights serious concerns over synthetic drug cocktails like 'pink cocaine' and its implications for health safety.
'Pink cocaine,' the designer drug tied to Liam Payne's death, isn't what it sounds like
Pink cocaine is a dangerous designer drug often containing ketamine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy, and poses severe risks due to its unpredictable composition.
Pink Cocaine Is Hitting Headlines and Clubs
Pink cocaine, also known as tusi, is a dangerous drug mixture that rarely contains actual cocaine.
What is pink cocaine? Drug cocktail linked to Liam Payne's death explained
The tragic death of Liam Payne highlights serious concerns over synthetic drug cocktails like 'pink cocaine' and its implications for health safety.
An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the U.S., troubling scientists
BTMPS, a chemical used in plastics, is increasingly found in illegal drugs across the U.S., raising significant health concerns.
New Zealand food bank unknowingly distributed meth in candy
Auckland charity inadvertently distributed potentially lethal methamphetamine-laced candies to homeless individuals through donated food parcels, prompting urgent outreach to recipients.
Drug-induced seizures in children double over 15 years: 'Extremely worrying'
The incidence of seizures in US children after ingesting medications and substances nearly doubled from 2009 to 2023.
Medical Sleuthing Identified the Dangers of Thalidomide
Thalidomide's association with severe birth defects highlighted the need for stringent drug safety regulations after the public revelations by pediatrician Widukind Lenz.
Ozempic fakes: How criminals are using this technique to spread dangerous drugs
Drew's experience highlights the dangers of counterfeit medications, especially in high-demand drugs like Ozempic, which can pose serious health risks.
New Zealand Charity Accidentally Gives Away Meth Disguised as Candy
A charity mistakenly distributed methamphetamine disguised as candy, leading to health risks for the community.
An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the U.S., troubling scientists
BTMPS, a chemical used in plastics, is increasingly found in illegal drugs across the U.S., raising significant health concerns.
New Zealand food bank unknowingly distributed meth in candy
Auckland charity inadvertently distributed potentially lethal methamphetamine-laced candies to homeless individuals through donated food parcels, prompting urgent outreach to recipients.
Drug-induced seizures in children double over 15 years: 'Extremely worrying'
The incidence of seizures in US children after ingesting medications and substances nearly doubled from 2009 to 2023.
Medical Sleuthing Identified the Dangers of Thalidomide
Thalidomide's association with severe birth defects highlighted the need for stringent drug safety regulations after the public revelations by pediatrician Widukind Lenz.
Ozempic fakes: How criminals are using this technique to spread dangerous drugs
Drew's experience highlights the dangers of counterfeit medications, especially in high-demand drugs like Ozempic, which can pose serious health risks.
New Zealand Charity Accidentally Gives Away Meth Disguised as Candy
A charity mistakenly distributed methamphetamine disguised as candy, leading to health risks for the community.
Was Thalidomide Safe? Frances Oldham Kelsey Was Not Convinced
Frances Oldham Kelsey's insistence on drug safety played a crucial role in preventing the widespread approval of thalidomide in the U.S., amidst emerging concerns.
Where Did All the Thalidomide Pills Distributed in the U.S. Go?
Frances Oldham Kelsey is hailed as a hero for preventing thalidomide's approval in the U.S., saving countless lives from its severe side effects.
Was Thalidomide Safe? Frances Oldham Kelsey Was Not Convinced
Frances Oldham Kelsey's insistence on drug safety played a crucial role in preventing the widespread approval of thalidomide in the U.S., amidst emerging concerns.
Where Did All the Thalidomide Pills Distributed in the U.S. Go?
Frances Oldham Kelsey is hailed as a hero for preventing thalidomide's approval in the U.S., saving countless lives from its severe side effects.
The cocreator of Starface has a new project: Making it cool to test your drugs for fentanyl
Overdrive is a lifestyle brand aimed at harm reduction through a fentanyl test kit, promoting drug safety amid rising overdose deaths.
HSE issues alert over high strength drugs at Electric Picnic causing medical emergencies and fits
Drug potency at Electric Picnic poses serious health risks, with MDMA linked to medical emergencies. Seek help if feeling unwell after use.
Should cocaine and MDMA users carry naloxone, the medicine that prevents fatal opioid overdoses?
Recreational drug users, especially cocaine and ecstasy consumers, should be informed about the dangers of opioid-laced drugs and the importance of naloxone.
The cocreator of Starface has a new project: Making it cool to test your drugs for fentanyl
Overdrive is a lifestyle brand aimed at harm reduction through a fentanyl test kit, promoting drug safety amid rising overdose deaths.
HSE issues alert over high strength drugs at Electric Picnic causing medical emergencies and fits
Drug potency at Electric Picnic poses serious health risks, with MDMA linked to medical emergencies. Seek help if feeling unwell after use.
Should cocaine and MDMA users carry naloxone, the medicine that prevents fatal opioid overdoses?
Recreational drug users, especially cocaine and ecstasy consumers, should be informed about the dangers of opioid-laced drugs and the importance of naloxone.
People are overdosing on off-brand weight-loss drugs, FDA warns
The FDA has approved injectable versions of semaglutide for weight-loss and diabetes, cautioning against dangerous imitations due to pricing and supply issues.
FDA hasn't inspected nearly 2,000 drug plants since before COVID pandemic
FDA inspections of pharmaceutical firms remain significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, raising contamination risks in critical medications.
The F.D.A. Warned an Asthma Drug Could Induce Despair. Many Were Never Told.
The FDA's warning label on the asthma and allergy drug Singulair did not significantly decrease its usage, with 12 million people still being prescribed the drug in 2022.
Children are particularly at risk of experiencing adverse effects from the drug, and while usage by minors declined, it still affected 1.6 million of them.
People are overdosing on off-brand weight-loss drugs, FDA warns
The FDA has approved injectable versions of semaglutide for weight-loss and diabetes, cautioning against dangerous imitations due to pricing and supply issues.
FDA hasn't inspected nearly 2,000 drug plants since before COVID pandemic
FDA inspections of pharmaceutical firms remain significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, raising contamination risks in critical medications.
The F.D.A. Warned an Asthma Drug Could Induce Despair. Many Were Never Told.
The FDA's warning label on the asthma and allergy drug Singulair did not significantly decrease its usage, with 12 million people still being prescribed the drug in 2022.
Children are particularly at risk of experiencing adverse effects from the drug, and while usage by minors declined, it still affected 1.6 million of them.
No level of alcohol consumption is considered safe for health according to recent WHO conclusions.
Marijuana shows promise for chronic pain relief but has risks, especially for younger users.
Should young bariatric surgery patients use weight-loss drugs? - Harvard Gazette
The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in adolescents warrants closer examination due to limited research and safety concerns compared to their use in adults.
At my first Electric Picnic, here's what I learnt about tent-pitching, shower queues and the Irish music takeover
Electric Picnic emphasizes enjoyment while addressing drug safety through preventative measures like bag searches and health service partnerships.
They thought I had cancer': painkiller banned in UK linked to Britons' deaths in Spain
A patients group representing British victims has launched legal action against the Spanish government over the side effects of a popular painkiller.
The drug, known as Nolotil in Spain, is banned in several countries due to its potentially fatal side effects.
The patients group is demanding an investigation into the drug and new controls.
Scary Counterfeit Ozempic Contains the Wrong Drug
Counterfeit Ozempic with different drugs found in regulated supply chain, posing danger especially to diabetics.