Keywords: Drugs


Spain dismantles major clandestine amphetamine laboratory in Barakaldo

Spanish security forces have uncovered a large-scale clandestine facility in Barakaldo, in the Basque Country, believed to have been capable of producing up to 200 kilograms of amphetamine sulfate, commonly known as speed, every week. The operation, known as “Presaka,” was carried out by......

Experimental weight-loss drugs could challenge Mounjaro’s dominance

New experimental weight-loss medicines could soon challenge the leading position of Mounjaro after clinical trials showed that some next-generation treatments may help patients lose around a quarter of their body weight in less than a year. Among the most promising candidates is retatrutide, which has......

U.S. drug prices fall to a six-decade low, fueling a political clash between Trump and Biden

Prescription drug prices in the United States have fallen to their lowest level in more than six decades, triggering a political dispute over whether the decline should be credited to President Donald Trump’s administration or policies introduced under former President Joe Biden. Data released......

Novo Nordisk seeks US court order to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug advertising

Novo Nordisk has intensified its legal battle with rival Eli Lilly by seeking a preliminary injunction in a U.S. court to halt advertisements promoting Lilly's obesity and diabetes medicines. The move marks the latest escalation in the fierce competition between the two pharmaceutical giants for......

France plans to double annual medical deductible cap to €200 under healthcare reform

The French government has unveiled plans to raise the annual ceiling on medical deductibles paid by patients, marking the first adjustment to the limit in two decades as authorities seek to reshape healthcare financing. Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced that the maximum annual amount patients......

China adds semaglutide to essential medicines list to expand diabetes treatment access

China is set to include semaglutide, a GLP-1 medication used in diabetes care, on its national essential medicines list, a move aimed at improving access to advanced treatments across the country. The decision, announced by Chinese authorities on Thursday, will require public hospitals to prioritize......

US FDA to review Hybio’s generic GLP-1 drug applications, Chinese firm says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review multiple applications from China’s Hybio Pharmaceutical for a generic version of a widely used GLP-1 class drug, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Tuesday. The applications relate to an abbreviated new drug application......

France detects 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025

French authorities have identified 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025, including 26 discovered during 2025 alone, highlighting the rapid evolution of the illicit drug market and the growing challenges faced by public health and law enforcement agencies. The findings come from France’s......

Indian cancer patients face drug shortages amid rising platinum prices

India is currently facing a growing shortage of essential cancer medications, particularly platinum-based chemotherapy drugs, as rising global prices and supply disruptions place pressure on the country’s healthcare system. Patients and families across the country are increasingly struggling to......