A new once-weekly insulin has been approved in the United States for children aged 10 years and older living with type 2 diabetes, offering an […]
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World Pharmacists Day 2026: Why Empowering Pharmacists Matters for Better Health
Every day, pharmacists do more than dispense medicines. They help patients understand how to use their medications, provide guidance on safe medicine use, support prevention […]
₦120bn Counterfeit Products Destroyed By NAFDAC In One Year
Counterfeit products worth over ₦120 billion have been destroyed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over the past year, […]
New study discovers two common medications could quash fatty liver disease
By Morgan Nwanguma Two already-approved drugs may work together to combat fatty liver disease and reduce the deadly cardiovascular risks that often come with it. […]
Nigeria Must End the Tramadol Threat with a Total Import Ban
Nigeria’s struggle with opioid abuse will not be won through half measures. The current quasi-ban on Tramadol – restricting but not eliminating imports, leaves the […]
Highly potent cholesterol-lowering medication slashes risk of heart attack by 31%
By Morgan Nwanguma A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may be reshaping the prevention of heart disease. Researchers have found that evolocumab, a medicine usually prescribed for […]
Can AI Replace Scientists in Drug Discovery?
By Evans Matthews The pharmaceutical world is undergoing a seismic shift. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a futuristic concept, is now at the forefront of drug […]
Tackling Postpartum Hemorrhage: Life-Saving Medicines and Distribution Challenges
By Evans Matthews Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) – defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth, remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, claiming tens of thousands […]
Acne and Rosacea in Adult Men: Optimizing Long-Term Pharmacotherapy
By Evans Matthews For many men, skin conditions like acne and rosacea are assumed to be relics of adolescence or cosmetic inconveniences. Yet across the […]
Repurposed Drugs: Old Medicines, New Life-Saving Uses
By Evans Matthews In the high-stakes world of modern medicine, discovering a brand-new drug can take more than a decade and cost billions of dollars. […]
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