Tag: MHRA
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UK Crime Gangs Turn to Branded Weight-Loss Drugs, Blurring Lines With Legitimate Medicine
Growing Threat: Criminals Are Manufacturing Branded Weight-Loss Drugs UK authorities have raised alarms that organised crime gangs are now producing their own branded weight-loss drugs. The trend, described by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as a significant threat, involves illicit labs creating pills and liquids that look like legitimate medicines and are…
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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…
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MedSafetyWeek 2024: MHRA Urges Public to Report Side Effects and Suspected Fake Medicines
What is MedSafetyWeek and why it matters MedSafetyWeek is an international initiative now in its tenth year, uniting more than 130 medicines regulators and health organisations across 117 countries. The campaign emphasizes the importance of public participation in pharmacovigilance: reporting suspected side effects from medicines and incidents involving medical devices. When people share experiences with…
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MHRA Urges Public to Report Medicine Side Effects and Suspect Counterfeits During MedSafetyWeek
Overview: MedSafetyWeek Spotlight on Medicines Safety As the tenth annual MedSafetyWeek kicks off, regulatory bodies and health organisations from more than 130 regulators across 117 countries unite to emphasise a simple, powerful idea: report safety concerns about medicines and medical devices. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom is joining…
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MedSafetyWeek 2025: MHRA Urges Public to Report Side Effects and Suspected Fakes
Why MedSafetyWeek Matters The tenth annual MedSafetyWeek mobilizes regulators, health organisations, and the public in a joint effort to safeguard medicine use worldwide. Coordinated by more than 130 medicines regulators and health bodies across 117 countries, the campaign emphasizes the critical role citizens play in pharmacovigilance. By reporting unexpected side effects and concerns about medicines…