6 d. ago Experts send stark warning with case of 'human plague' reported – as patient fell ill 'camping'

Public health officials were left in shock as a case of the human plague was detected in one patient who went on holiday, as they rush to warn people of the potential danger

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8 d. ago Cost of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK after price hike fears

The price was set to rise by 170% at the start of September

Economics

9 d. ago The reason why the price of Mounjaro is rising next week and what this means for patients on weight loss drugs

The price of Mounjaro is increasing by a staggering 170%

Economics

1 week ago Mounjaro users in UK warned against bulk buying before autumn price rise

Cost may increase as much as 170% from September, but patients warned against a quick switch to WegovyPeople using the weight loss jab Mounjaro have been warned against switching to black market sellers or bulk buying after its manufacturer announced the UK will get a significant price rise this autumn.The US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, which makes Mounjaro, recently announced plans to increase the price of the medication in the UK by as much as 170% from September. The move follows pressure from the US president, Donald Trump, to cut medication prices for Americans. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK patients rush for obesity jab before Eli Lilly raises price 170% to appease Donald Trump

Asda warns of ‘difficult situation’ after US drug company responds to pressure from president

Science

3 w. ago UK patients rush to buy obesity jab ahead of 170% price rise

Asda warns of ‘difficult situation’ after US drugmaker Eli Lilly responds to pressure from Donald Trump

Economics

3 w. ago Cost of Mounjaro set to almost triple but people may still be able to get discounts

Mounjaro manufacturer Eli Lilly said it was raising the price by up to 170% which could hit people paying privately for the drug.

Politics

3 w. ago Price of 'King Kong' fat jab to soar by 170% in UK to just shy of a bloated £4K per year

Eli Lilly is sharply increasing the UK price of its weight-loss and diabetes drug Mounjaro, with the cost of some doses set to rise by as much as 170 percent from September.

Economics

3 w. ago Fat jab price soars after Trump threat: Cost of Mounjaro up 170% as US President demands UK pay more

Manufacturer Lilly said it plans to raise the wholesale price from next month to bring it into line with 'other developed countries'.

Politics

3 w. ago Eli Lilly raises UK price of weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170%

Pharmaceuticals group seeks to address US complaints about ‘foreign freeloaders’ who rely on Americans to pay more for medicines

Economics

3 w. ago Eli Lilly raises UK price of obesity drug by up to 170% after Trump ‘freeloading’ gripe

Pharma group seeks to address US concerns over reliance on Americans to pay more for medicines

Politics

3 w. ago Chemical explosion at major hospital sparks mass evacuation: Engineer 'accidentally mixed up chlorine and sulphuric acid' in basement

Firefighters rushed to St Guy's and Thomas' Hospital in central London this morning after the London Fire Brigade received a call at 8.49am.

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3 w. ago London hospital forced to evacuate 150 people after suspected chemical incident

Firefighters rush to scene as patients and medical staff told to leave Guy’s Hospital in Southwark

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3 w. ago Mass evacuation after chemical incident at major London hospital: Firefighters rush to scene as 150 patients and medical staff told to leave

Around 150 people have been evacuated from the basement and ground floor levels of Guy's Hospital in Southwark, southeast London, by firefighters and hospital staff.

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