#mhra tag - Briefly

Medicines watchdog to investigate UK peptide clinics over health claims

UK clinics may be illegally promoting unregulated peptide therapies with unverified health claims.

fromwww.bbc.com

Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog

UK regulators paused a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs for gender-questioning children due to safety concerns, recommending higher minimum age, bone monitoring, and stricter consent.

Public health

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

Specialist doctors call for more research into a possible link between GLP-1 weight-loss injections and rising gallbladder removals and gallstones.

Medicine

fromwww.bbc.com

4 months ago

Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says

Epidural infusion kit shortages in the UK will continue until at least March, requiring substituted higher-dose bags and trust-wide safety measures.

Public health

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

More than 250,000 of counterfeit weight-loss jab products siezed in factory raid

An illegal Northampton factory producing unlicensed, potentially dangerous weight-loss injections was raided and dismantled, with thousands of pens and raw ingredients seized.

Public health

fromwww.bbc.com

8 months ago

Warning issued over branded kids' magnesium gummies

Health authorities warn against using Gummies due to undeclared melatonin, which can cause harmful side effects in children.

fromwww.bbc.com

10 months ago

Weight loss jabs study begins after reports of pancreas issues

A study has been launched due to reports of serious side effects related to weight loss drugs potentially affecting the pancreas, prompting safety investigations.

Public health