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The Lancet Reports A Boom In Fake Obesity Drugs: What You Need To Know
A new Lancet report pinpoints that a boom in counterfeit obesity drugs is taking place. Here is what you need to know about the dangers that these drugs pose and why following the properly established medical guidance is key to being safe.
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Almost Half Of Antibiotic Prescribing For Surgery Is Inappropriate, New Report Shows
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.
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Indian Pharmaceutical Body Signs 3 Memorandums To Strengthen Drug Safety And Quality Standards
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has signed memoranda with the Goa State Pharmacy Council, Quality Council of India, and HLL Infra Tech Services to strengthen drug safety, quality assurance and pharmacovigilance.
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World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Doctor Explains How Careful Prescribing Protects The Power Of Antibiotics
As antibiotic resistance rises globally, doctors warn that misuse and self-medication are weakening our most powerful drugs. For AMR Awareness Week 2025, an infectious-disease specialist explains how careful prescribing, stewardship and public awaren
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WHO Adds Key Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs To Essential Medicines List
The World Health Organization has added key GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, to its Essential Medicines List for type 2 diabetes with obesity or comorbidities.
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Insects Allegedly Found Inside Glucon-D Packet in Uttar Pradesh
A packet of the energy drink 'Glucon-D' was allegedly found with insects in Uttar Pradesh, following which it was sent for examination.
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The Lancet Reports A Boom In Fake Obesity Drugs: What You Need To Know
A new Lancet report pinpoints that a boom in counterfeit obesity drugs is taking place. Here is what you need to know about the dangers that these drugs pose and why following the properly established medical guidance is key to being safe.
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Almost Half Of Antibiotic Prescribing For Surgery Is Inappropriate, New Report Shows
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing around the time of surgery and long-term prescribing in aged care are among a mixed bag of findings of a recent report into antibiotic use and resistance in Australia.
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Indian Pharmaceutical Body Signs 3 Memorandums To Strengthen Drug Safety And Quality Standards
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has signed memoranda with the Goa State Pharmacy Council, Quality Council of India, and HLL Infra Tech Services to strengthen drug safety, quality assurance and pharmacovigilance.
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World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Doctor Explains How Careful Prescribing Protects The Power Of Antibiotics
As antibiotic resistance rises globally, doctors warn that misuse and self-medication are weakening our most powerful drugs. For AMR Awareness Week 2025, an infectious-disease specialist explains how careful prescribing, stewardship and public awaren
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WHO Adds Key Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs To Essential Medicines List
The World Health Organization has added key GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, to its Essential Medicines List for type 2 diabetes with obesity or comorbidities.
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Insects Allegedly Found Inside Glucon-D Packet in Uttar Pradesh
A packet of the energy drink 'Glucon-D' was allegedly found with insects in Uttar Pradesh, following which it was sent for examination.
