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Drug shortages continue to be a problem in the UK – yet strengthening supply chains alone won’t solve this issue Original

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By Emilia Vann Yaroson, Jonathan Silcock, Liz Breen
| The Conversation Verified
The UK continues to experience shortages of many common prescription drugs, despite efforts to strengthen supply chains. Drugs for ADHD, epilepsy, GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, as well as ramipril (which is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure), have all faced supply shortages since the end of last year or beginning of this year. As products become unavailable, pressure increases across the system to secure alternatives.
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Weight loss drug demand continues to grow in the UK - here’s what’s being done to keep supplies readily available

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By Jonathan Silcock, Liz Breen
| Yahoo Canada Verified
Over a fifth of people in the UK have tried to access a weight loss drug in the last year, according to a recent poll. Weight loss jabs such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are very effective in managing obesity. Clinical trials have shown that some people lose up to 26% of their body weight while using these drugs. With this impact, it’s no wonder a growing number of people are seeking out these products – often buying them in private clinics or online.
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The UK could be facing a ‘quad-demic’ this winter - here’s how to protect yourself Original

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By Liz Breen, Jonathan Silcock
| The Conversation Verified
There are concerns the UK could be facing a “quad-demic” this winter — with levels of four common seasonal respiratory viruses currently being monitored by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA). While in previous years, COVID and flu viruses were the biggest concerns for peoples’ health, this year the UKHSA is also seeing an uptick in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and norovirus.
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