Category : Pharmaceuticals


Eli Lilly Warns of Impurity in Compounded Weight-Loss Drugs

Eli Lilly has issued a public health alert about a potentially dangerous impurity found in compounded versions of its weight-loss drug Zepbound. The company warns that the impurity, formed when tirzepatide mixes with vitamin B12, poses unknown risks to co

FDA Rejects $2.50 'Miracle Pill' for Autism Treatment

The FDA has declined to approve leucovorin, a $2.50 vitamin pill, for autism, despite earlier praise from officials. It was approved for cerebral folate deficiency, a condition linked to autism in many cases.

FDA Approves Leucovorin, Rejects Autism Claims

The FDA has approved leucovorin for a rare genetic brain condition while explicitly rejecting earlier White House suggestions it could treat autism. Prescriptions surged after Trump's comments.

UK Deaths Feared Linked to Weight-Loss Jabs Under Review

Two deaths in Northern Ireland, suspected to be tied to GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Mounjaro, have been reported to the MHRA. Over 500 adverse reaction reports from 2024-2025 highlight ongoing safety monitoring efforts.

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