Shares slump for drugmaker GSK on Zantac ruling

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ranitidine, was manufactured by several rivals including the French group Sanofi and US drugmaker Pfizer before it was withdrawn in 2019.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 […]

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US woman sentenced over son’s school shooting

A US woman has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in relation to her son's school shooting. After 11 hours of deliberations, a jury found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of all four counts. It's believed to be the first time a parent has been tried for manslaughter in connection with a mass shooting conducted by their child. The 45-year-old is due to be sentenced on April 9. Sally Patterson reports.

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