Columbus, OH

NBC News

Consumers who try to buy popular weight loss drugs online without a prescription risk being scammed or receiving unsafe products, a new study shows. About 42% of online pharmacies that sell semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity drug Wegovy, are illegal, operating without a valid license and selling medications without prescriptions, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Network Open.

Nearly half of online pharmacies selling weight loss drugs are operating illegally, study finds

Popular Science

This article was originally published on KFF Health News. Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said.

Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to Big Pharma’s weight loss drugs

Reuters

(Reuters) -Two more doses of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug, Wegovy, is now available, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's updated shortages list showed on Tuesday. Several doses of Novo's GLP-1 therapies such as diabetes drug Ozempic and Wegovy, both chemically known as semaglutide, have been on the U.S. health regulator's shortage list since early 2022.

US FDA says two more doses of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug now available

LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. patients are on average staying on Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss medication for just six months, an executive said on Wednesday, attributing the short time to the low availability of the wildly popular drug.

US patients take Wegovy obesity drug for around six months, Novo Nordisk says

Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, suzetrigine is a promising new class of pain medicine that has been gaining attention for its innovative mechanism of action and reported efficacy; suzetrigine might offer hope for those struggling with acute pain issues who want to avoid opioids and NSAIDs. The reliance on opioids and...

A New Class of Medicine for Pain Relief On The Horizon

Nausea, sweating, and diarrhea are just some of the possible symptoms of opioid withdrawal. How soon those symptoms start and how long they last can vary by person, but the general opioid withdrawal timeline can last 1 to 3 weeks. Opioids are a class of drugs originally developed to manage...

Your Guide to the Opioid Withdrawal Timeline

If a family member of a palliative care patient asks that they are concerned with opoid addiction for the patient, how do you respond?. Specializes in Public Health, TB. You listen to their concerns, and clarify what they believe the consequences are. Then, you can educate about why the patient is prescribed opioids, what are the alternatives, and what the actual adverse effects and risks are.

How to respond to opoid addiction?

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Newly released testing data of Diamond Shruumz-brand gummies purchased in 2023 identified the presence of psilocin, a hallucinogenic drug closely related to the magic-mushroom drug psilocybin that is classified as a Schedule I drug, alongside psilocybin, heroin, and LSD. Further Reading. The finding comes as Diamond Shruumz's current line of...

Illegal drug found in Diamond Shruumz candies linked to severe illnesses

Kratom, a drug sold at U.S. gas stations and on the internet, has some serious risks and has caused deaths. Kratom alkaloids differ from heroin as they have opioid plus serotonergic, adrenergic, and other effects. Scientists are trying to separate the constituents of Mitragyna speciosa Korth leaves to find new...

What We Know About Kratom

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Newly identified compound enhances naloxone’s potency and duration, according to a mouse study. The ongoing opioid crisis in the U.S. claims tens of thousands of lives annually. Naloxone, known by its brand name Narcan, has been instrumental in saving numerous lives by reversing opioid overdoses. However, the emergence of new, more potent opioids is making it increasingly challenging for first responders to revive individuals who overdose.

Breakthrough Research Supercharges Naloxone’s Power Against Deadly Opioids

UPI News

As marijuana loses much of its stigma and laws around its use relax, Americans are increasingly consuming it medically and recreationally. Americans with diabetes are no exception, a new study finds.

More Americans with diabetes are using marijuana

Seroquel (quetiapine) is a prescription drug used in adults and certain children to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Seroquel can interact with some supplements and other medications, such as alprazolam and metoprolol. Before you start taking Seroquel, tell your doctor and pharmacist about any prescription, over-the-counter, or other drugs...

Seroquel Interactions: Alcohol, Medications, and Others

New Jersey State

Aug. 6, 2024 – It’s been called the summer COVID surge, but this latest viral wave is yet to subside and is now colliding with back-to-school season. New CDC data published late Monday show the positive COVID test rate edged up 2 points to 16% for the week ending July 27. Emergency room visits involving a COVID diagnosis also ticked up (accounting now for 2% of all ER visits), and wastewater detections of the virus that causes COVID continue their unrelenting climb since early May.

What Sewage Data Reveals About COVID and Back-to-School

The World Health Organization has issued a Medical Product Alert refering to one batch of falsified Oxymorphone Hydrochloride 40mg, detected in the unregulated supply chain in Finland. Oxymorphone Hydrochloride is a semi-synthetic opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain. WHO said that laboratory analysis of samples of the falsified...

WHO Identifies Contaminated Pain Killer Opioid In Finland

Chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain resulting from nerve damage, significantly impacts quality of life for many individuals. Conventional treatments, such as opioids, often come with severe side effects like addiction, tolerance, and constipation, making them less ideal for long-term management. Recent research published in the journal PAIN explores an alternative:...

Cannabis terpenes offer new hope for neuropathic pain relief

Two people with cystic fibrosis have said they are having to eat less due to a shortage in a medication which helps them eat. Charlotte Bones, 31, and Steve Horwood, 35, both take Creon to help them digest food, as the condition causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system.

Drug shortages: 'I'm eating less and rationing pills'

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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Compounded – or Not – Obesity Drugs Raise Risk of Overdose

Aug. 6, 2024 – The unbridled demand for weight loss drugs has fueled a surge in nontraditional versions, which are created in compounding pharmacies and available...

Compounded – or Not – Obesity Drugs Raise Risk of Overdose

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