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Cancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was deemed too expensive by a health body.
September 17, 2026New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
September 16, 2026AbbVie's menstrual migraine treatment meets late-stage study goal - Reuters
AbbVie's menstrual migraine treatment meets late-stage study goal Reuters
September 10, 2026Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication.
September 2, 2026Definium says LSD-based pill reduces anxiety in late-stage study - Reuters
Definium says LSD-based pill reduces anxiety in late-stage study Reuters
August 12, 2026New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK
Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
August 10, 2026Lilly's weight-loss pill gets UK regulator's nod - Reuters
Lilly's weight-loss pill gets UK regulator's nod Reuters
August 10, 2026US FDA approves over-the-counter Tylenol combination pill for pain relief - Reuters
US FDA approves over-the-counter Tylenol combination pill for pain relief Reuters
July 24, 2026Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare, but real, studies find - Reuters
Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare, but real, studies find Reuters
July 22, 2026Study flags need to monitor frailty risks with GLP-1 drugs for older adults - Reuters
Study flags need to monitor frailty risks with GLP-1 drugs for older adults Reuters
July 14, 2026Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
June 29, 2026Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
June 14, 2026UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European market - Reuters
UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European market Reuters
June 11, 2026New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
June 8, 2026The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
May 1, 2026US FDA approves Axsome's drug for Alzheimer's-related agitation - Reuters
US FDA approves Axsome's drug for Alzheimer's-related agitation Reuters
April 30, 2026Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.
April 10, 2026Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery - Reuters
Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery Reuters
April 9, 2026New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
April 8, 2026Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June
Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.
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Cancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Watch the moment Kate Wills found out she would be able to access Enhertu Patients in England with a specific type of incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two year
New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK
A daily weight-loss pill made by the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab has been approved for use in the UK - the first country in Europe to do so. Foundayo, made by Eli Lilly, is for treating obesity
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Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn wanted to find out why a drug to treat pregnancy sickness was not easily accessible When I first found out I was pregnant, I went to my local GP with chronic sickness.
Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria will be able to purchase tablets with private prescription Patients in the UK will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines r
Ozempic Butt: New Drug Aims to Prevent Muscle Loss
Researchers are developing a new medication to combat muscle loss associated with popular weight loss injections. Experts say up to one-third of weight reduction from obesity jabs comes from muscle ti
FDA Approves First Non-Antipsychotic Drug to Treat Agitation Associated with Dementia
FDA News Release More Press Announcements The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded use for Auvelity (dextromethorphan hydrobromide and bupropion hydrochloride) extended-relea
New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests. The findings, outline
Lilly’s Foundayo approved by US FDA as oral GLP-1 for weight loss
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Amazon Pharmacy Brings Zepbound's New KwikPen
Amazon AMZN said it would begin offering the Zepbound KwikPen, a multi-dose tirzepatide device developed by Eli Lilly LLY, through its platform. The medication will offer transparent cash-pay pricing
Co-codamol shortage in Scotland to continue through June
Although there are alternatives to the drug, some health boards are concerned they may not be enough to cope with the demand A person taking tablets Lakshmiprabha is a postgraduate in Journalism and