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Possible drug shortages in Germany as China tightens espionage laws

Several German states have suspended trips by their quality-control inspectors to Chinese pharmaceutical companies over tightened espionage laws.

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Bayer stock soars as German pharma company wins Roundup legal battle

Shares in German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer climbed nearly 13% on Friday after the company won a legal battle in the US related to its Roundup weedkiller.

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New study sheds light on illegal online pharmacies selling semaglutide

Researchers looked at the composition of online purchases of semaglutide, the popular drug usually prescribed for diabetes or obesity.

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French pharma giant Sanofi ups profit forecast as Dupixent sales soar

The French pharmaceutical firm announces double-digit sales growth in the second quarter thanks to Dupixent and new products.

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Open all hours: Spanish shopfronts celebrated in best-selling book

In the age of huge, soulless shopping malls, a book celebrating the beauty of old Spanish shop fronts has become a surprise hit.

Business

AstraZeneca reports bumper revenue in Q1 2024 on strong drug demand

AstraZeneca continued to see strong earnings boosted primarily by its oncology branch, as well as its respiratory and immunology segment.

Health news

First over-the-counter birth control pill in US to soon be available

The first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US has started shipping to stores.

Health news

Exposure to anti-acne drug may have endangered pregnancies

The anti-acne drug isotretinoin is known to cause birth defects in infants exposed during pregnancy.

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Australia has apologised to thalidomide survivors. What about Europe?

The Australian government issued formal apologies to victims of thalidomide this week. In Europe, the recognition of victims has been heterogeneous.

Healthcare

France debates amendment on biomedicine substitution in pharmacies

An amendment is being debated on whether pharmacies can substitute approved replacements for biological medicines, but patient organisations have raised concerns.

Health news

The fully autonomous, robot pharmacy coming to a town near you

This unmanned robotic pharmacy from Estonia could revolutionise out-of-hours healthcare and medicine across Europe.

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Anti-obesity drug market booming with new class of popular drugs

Designed to treat obesity, a new class of drugs is also an opportunity for investors.

Travel News

French pharmacies are the latest TikTok travel trend

The hashtag #Frenchpharmacy has hit a staggering 130 million views on the video sharing website.

Health news

Pharmacies are closing at an alarming rate in Germany. Why?

More than 120 pharmacies have closed their doors forever in the first three months of the year alone in Germany, as a medicine shortage takes its toll on staff.

Health news

Europe’s medicine shortages: Which drugs are in short supply and why?

From amoxicillin to paracetamol, some drugs have become harder to find. Supply issues are not new, but the problem has worsened in recent years.

Health news

‘Hangover cure’ pill launches in the UK: What you need to know

A new supplement said to break down alcohol in the gut is on sale in the UK. But will it really work, and what are the implications of having a readily available "hangover cure" on the market?