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Novo Nordisk initiated legal action against compounding pharmacies, alleging impurities in their versions of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. The Danish pharmaceutical company refiled a lawsuit against one and sued another after discovering impurities, some samples containing 33% impurity. Wells Pharmacy and Brooksville Pharmaceuticals, both Florida-based, faced allegations of impure formulations containing semaglutide, Wegovy’s active ingredient. […]
Malaria, prevalent in tropical regions, remains a major health concern in Nigeria, predominantly caused by Plasmodium falciparum and P. malariae transmitted through female Anopheles mosquitoes. This disease accounts for substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, leading to over one million deaths annually and significant economic impacts. Historically, medicinal plants have been integral in […]
During a session at the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan, Akindele Opeyemi delivered an impactful talk to final year students of the Community Health and Extension Department. He emphasised the pivotal role they play in enhancing essential diagnostics within their communities. Akindele urged the students to recognize the significant impact […]
GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s recent decision to cease operations in Nigeria after 52 years unveils a complex narrative. Amidst a significant revenue drop and challenges accessing foreign currency, the withdrawal hints at deeper internal struggles within the company. A clash between GSK Nigeria’s Nigerian shareholders and the parent company over capital shares and decision-making authority precipitated tensions. […]
The National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACHPN) witnessed a groundbreaking presentation by Akindele Opeyemi, the distinguished founder of Global Masters Institute (GMI), during their recent conference in Port Harcourt. As the sole authorized partner of Skills Development Council Canada in offering Point of Care Testing (POCT) programs, GMI played a pivotal role […]
Pharmacist Biodun Adediran, a Community Pharmacist based in Ikorodu Lagos State, shared a significant experience regarding mRDT (malaria rapid diagnostic test) outcomes in his pharmacy. He expressed that mRDT as a Point of Care Testing (POCT) has often been contentious but credited his shift in perspective to attending Master Classes and graduating from Global Masters […]
The Pharmanews Dean of the Year Award 2023 celebrated Prof. Azuka Oparah, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at UNIBEN, with an indoor ceremony at Pharmanews’ Lagos corporate office on November 23, 2023. The event gathered esteemed professors like Prof. Ibrahim Oreagba, Prof. Noel Wannang, and Prof. (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Odeku to honor Prof. Oparah for […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning regarding the misuse of antibiotics, which threatens their effectiveness and contributes to the development of drug-resistant bacteria. If this trend continues, it could result in up to 10 million deaths globally by 2050. A study conducted by WHO’s European chapter across 14 countries in Eastern Europe and […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the delivery of 331,200 doses of the first approved malaria vaccine, RTS, S, to Yaounde, Cameroon, marking a pivotal step in extending vaccination to high-risk regions of Africa. This delivery, initially part of a pilot program, signifies the vaccine’s transition into routine immunization, with doses set to be […]
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) recently concluded its impactful World Diabetes Day program, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from November 13th to 17th, 2023. This healthcare-focused initiative aimed to address the urgent medical needs of underprivileged Nigerians, particularly focusing on diabetes, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Over the […]