insert_link Health / Medical Shares slump for drugmaker GSK on Zantac ruling Shares in British pharmaceutical group GSK tumbled Monday after a US court paved the way for legal action by tens of thousands of patients who allege the heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer. The over-the-counter treatment, known also by its non-commercial name ranitidine, was manufactured by several rivals including the French group Sanofi and US drugmaker Pfizer before it was withdrawn in 2019. "GSK disagrees with the ruling […] todayJune 3, 2024 20
insert_link Health / Medical Pharmaceutical-drugs-enterprises FACTS: The new generation of weight-loss drugs These new drugs drawing such intense attention have raised the hopes of millions around the world suffering from diabetes or obesity. But what are they, how are they used and who makes them? These drugs imitate a hormone known as GLP-1 (it stands for glugacon-like peptide-1), which is secreted by the intestines. It stimulates insulin production and creates a feeling of fullness, suppressing the appetite. This class of drugs is […] todayDecember 4, 2023 12
