Novo Nordisk Thailand has announced the successful implementation of a blockchain-based traceability solution to verify the ...

People will sometimes spend time away from their residential care setting. When this happens, it is vital that they have a safe supply of their medicines for continuity. NICE guidance says that care ...

The European Union is in short supply of 16 medicines that are considered “critical” for people’s health. A drug can be put on the EU’s shortages list because of production issues ...

Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his announcement of future 25% tariffs on various sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry, prompted the Commission to revive the concept of ...

Scientists have found further evidence that long-term use of common over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of developing dementia. While it's not the ...

Medications that target inflammation, such as immunotherapy and steroids, treat allergic asthma, a common type of asthma. Identifying triggers and avoiding exposure to substances that exacerbate ...

The letter, drawn up by Belgium and signed by 11 health ministers including from Germany, Spain and Portugal, says EU defense funding should be used to finance the Critical Medicines Act, which the ...

Health ministers from Belgium, Czechia, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain have called for a Critical Medicines Act set to be proposed this week to ...

The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) reports a 50% surge in counterfeit medicines post-COVID-19. Contributing factors include consumer preference for discounts, ineffective ...

Taking expired medications may not seem like a big deal, but Dr. Jamie Winn, a pharmacist and medical director at Universal Drugstore, tells The Post that some of them can do serious damage to ...

External medicines can include creams, ointments, lotions and patches. These are often prescribed to people living in care homes or receiving care at home. Information should be available to staff to ...