Tag: medication safety
Lebanese Study Reveals Widespread Use of Expired Medications Despite Health Risks
A cross-sectional study published in the Global Health Journal documents widespread use of expired medications among Lebanese households, driven by…
Semaglutide Dosing Errors Driving Surge in Poison Control Calls, Study Shows
Poison control centres are reporting a surge in calls related to semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) following the drug's approval for weight…
Longer initial benzodiazepine prescriptions linked to delayed discontinuation, Ontario study finds
A study of 1.8 million Ontario residents found that longer initial benzodiazepine prescriptions were strongly associated with prolonged use, suggesting…
New Study Challenges Safety Assumptions About NSAIDs in Early Pregnancy
New PLOS Medicine analysis reveals the complex relationship between NSAID use and birth defects during early pregnancy. Researchers highlight challenges…
Weight Loss Expert Raises Safety Concerns Over Unregulated GLP-1 ‘Microdoses’
Weight-loss specialist warns about unregulated GLP-1 microdosing trend lacking clinical trial evidence. Long-term safety effects remain unknown for reduced-dose formulations.