Category : Pharmaceuticals


Pharma Giant Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Major Restructure

A major pharmaceutical multinational has announced a drastic cost-cutting plan, putting 9,000 roles at risk globally. The move signals deepening turmoil within the industry, raising concerns for the UK's strategic life sciences sector.

Mounjaro KwikPens launch without price reduction

Exclusive: Diabetes and weight loss patients face financial strain as Eli Lilly's new Mounjaro KwikPens hit the market without the anticipated price reduction, maintaining a premium cost for the identical medication.

Novo Nordisk's £90m UK Expansion for Ozempic Production

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announces major £90 million expansion at its Gatwick facility to meet soaring global demand for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, creating new high-skilled jobs.

Germany seizes illegal Wegovy shipment in Frankfurt

German authorities have confiscated thousands of doses of the in-demand weight-loss medication Wegovy from a Frankfurt wholesaler, citing illegal parallel imports from outside the EU and improper storage conditions.

Novo Nordisk cuts 9,000 jobs amid Ozempic competition

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announces major restructuring, cutting 9,000 jobs globally. The move comes as competition intensifies in the lucrative weight-loss and diabetes drug market, challenging its blockbuster medications Ozempic and Wegov

Mounjaro Shortage: Diabetics Priced Out of Miracle Drug

Exclusive: Desperate UK diabetics face a devastating health crisis as they are cut off from the 'miracle' weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) due to soaring costs and an NHS postcode lottery, with patients fearing for their lives.

New Weight Loss Pill Shows Promise in UK Obesity Fight

A groundbreaking new weight loss pill from Eli Lilly, orforglipron, has demonstrated remarkable results in a UK trial, offering a potential oral alternative to injectable treatments like Mounjaro for combating obesity.

Teen dies after starting new asthma medication

A 13-year-old girl from Northern Ireland tragically passed away just days after being prescribed a new asthma medication. Her devastated family is now demanding answers from health authorities.

New UK weight loss pill rivals injection treatments

A new oral weight loss medication, Orforglipron, shows transformative potential in UK clinical trials, matching the efficacy of injectable treatments like Mounjaro and offering new hope for tackling obesity.

Trump & RFK Jr Plan Federal Abortion Pill Ban

Exclusive: Donald Trump and running mate Robert F. Kennedy Jr announce plans for an aggressive federal ban on the abortion pill mifepristone, signalling the most extreme anti-abortion stance in modern US history.

EU Retinol Ban Threatens UK Anti-Ageing Products

The EU's proposed ban on high-strength retinol in cosmetics has sent shockwaves through the UK beauty sector. Discover how this could affect your favourite anti-ageing products and the future of skincare regulation.

Urgent Recall: Testo Prime Pills Contain Hidden Drug

UK health officials issue an urgent recall for Testo Prime, an unlicensed supplement sold online, after lab tests reveal it contains a hidden prescription-strength pharmaceutical ingredient posing serious health risks.

Trump Accuses Big Pharma of COVID Cover-Up in Debate

In a fiery debate revelation, Donald Trump accuses pharmaceutical giants of a COVID-19 cover-up, vowing to force transparency on the pandemic's origins if re-elected. RFK Jr. backs the claim, igniting a new political firestorm.

New Drug Beats Ozempic in Weight Loss and Heart Health

Groundbreaking UK study reveals a new diabetes medication, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), achieves significantly greater weight loss and superior cardiovascular benefits compared to Ozempic, revolutionising obesity treatment.

Neurologist's Warning: Common Painkiller Risk

A leading neurologist issues a stark warning about a widely used painkiller, linking it to heightened cardiovascular risks. Discover which common medication is under scrutiny and the safer alternatives experts recommend.

4p Daily Pill Slashes Heart Attack Risk by 20%

A groundbreaking new study reveals a cheap, 'polypill' combining four common medications could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes in the UK, offering a simple, life-saving solution for over-50s.

Page 17 of 20
Pickt mobile sticky banner — logo, tagline and CTA button