Tag: drug safety
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Nimesulide Ban Over 100 mg and Cough Syrup Sale Restrictions: What It Means for Consumers
New Drug Policy Moves Target Nimesulide and Cough Syrups The government has announced two significant regulatory changes aimed at tightening drug safety and access. First, products containing nimesulide at doses exceeding 100 mg are being banned. Second, a draft notification proposes removing cough syrups from the list of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, effectively making them prescription-only.…
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Nimesulide Ban and Redrawn Cough Syrup Rules: What It Means for Consumers
Overview: A Bold Move in Drug Regulation The government is advancing stringent controls on two fronts: a prohibition on Nimesulide drugs above 100 mg and a draft notification that would remove cough syrups from the list of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. The dual policy shift aims to tighten safety standards and reduce misuse, with potential ripple…
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Nova Scotia RCMP say no fentanyl-laced cannabis found amid premier’s claim
Overview of the claim and official response The Nova Scotia RCMP have stated they are not aware of any fentanyl-laced cannabis being sold by unauthorized retailers in the province, contrary to a claim made by the provincial premier at a recent news conference. While the premier urged caution about the illegal cannabis market and potential…
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GLP-1 Medications and Pregnancy: Early Signals, Important Caveats
Overview: GLP-1 Drugs and Pregnancy Concerns Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including popular medications like Ozempic, are widely used to manage type 2 diabetes and support weight loss. Recent studies have raised questions about potential pregnancy-related risks for people taking these drugs. However, researchers stress that the data are preliminary, come with important caveats, and…
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Public Servant Speaks Out as Queensland Pill-Testing Program Is Rolled Back
Background: Queensland’s Pill-Testing Program and its Unwinding In recent years, several Australian jurisdictions piloted pill-testing or drug-checking programs as harm-reduction measures, aiming to reduce overdoses and provide safer outcomes for festival-goers and other communities. Queensland, where a fledgling pill-testing initiative gained attention for its potential to inform users about the contents of substances, has seen…
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Senior public servant voices alarm as Queensland scraps pill testing
Introduction: a clash over harm minimization Queensland’s government has moved to unwind its fledgling pill testing program, a decision that has drawn strong rebuke from a senior public servant who helped launch Australia’s first trials. The former health official, who oversaw the early rollout of the program, described the government’s ban as “absolutely staggering,” arguing…
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Senior Public Servant Slams Queensland’s Pill Testing Ban as “Absolutely Staggering”
Alarming Reversal in Queensland’s Health Policy A veteran public servant who helped pilot Australia’s first pill testing programs has condemned the Crisafulli government’s move to unwind Queensland’s fledgling harm-reduction scheme. The former senior official described the ban as “absolutely staggering,” arguing that it undermines decades of public health work aimed at reducing drug-related harm and…
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Paediatric ADHD Meds: Why Australia Urges Child-Friendly Formulations to Prevent Poisonings
Why Paediatric ADHD Formulations Matter Concerns around ADHD medications have surged as data reveals a troubling rise in pediatric poisonings linked to adult ADHD tablets being split for children. In the last decade, cases have quadrupled, drawing attention to a gap between available medicines and the specific needs of younger patients. Experts say that withholding…
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UK crime gangs shift to branded weight-loss drugs, posing public health risk
In a disturbing development for public health, UK authorities say organised crime gangs are moving into the manufacture of branded weight-loss drugs that closely resemble legitimate medicines. The move, described by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as a growing threat, combines counterfeit chemistry with sophisticated branding to lure unsuspecting consumers. Officials warn…
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UK Crime Gangs Move Into Branded Weight-Loss Drugs, Raising Public Health Alarm
Overview: A growing threat to public health Authorities in the United Kingdom have issued a stark warning: organised crime groups are increasingly manufacturing their own branded weight-loss drugs and distributing them as if they were legitimate medicines. The emergence of this homegrown illicit supply chain raises serious concerns about safety, efficacy and the broader risks…