The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declined to approve Merck and Japan-based Daiichi Sankyo's lung cancer treatment, patritumab deruxtecan, which belongs to a class of cancer therapies known…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is gearing up to conduct a comprehensive drug use survey as part of its intensified efforts to combat drug abuse and implement effective preventive measures,…
The Federal Government has approved an allocation of $1.442 million for the procurement of arms and ammunition to bolster the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)'s counter-narcotics operations.
This decision was…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about a counterfeit batch of Giga-S injections found in Aba, Abia State.
Giga-S Injection (Ceftriaxone +…
The Federal Government has urged all Nigerians to remain vigilant, practice good sanitation and hygiene at home and in the workplace, and take preventive measures to combat the spread of…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has introduced regulations to remove medical debt from credit reports and cap credit card late fees, gaining significant public support. However, these changes could…
Eli Lilly announced on Friday that it has applied for U.S. approval of its weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common sleep-related breathing disorder.…
For years, Africa has been a significant market for imported pharmaceutical products. However, fragile regulatory frameworks across the continent have made it a hotspot for fake and adulterated medicines, jeopardizing…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an alert regarding falsified semaglutides, medications commonly used for treating type 2 diabetes and weight loss in certain countries.
In a statement released on…