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NHS patients denied vital medications in supply crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients across Britain are being denied essential medicines due to catastrophic supply chain failures, with government accused of prioritising pharmaceutical profits over public health.

Pharmacy Deserts: UK's Medicine Access Crisis

Shocking new analysis reveals the UK communities becoming 'pharmacy deserts' as hundreds of chemists close, leaving vulnerable patients struggling to access essential medications and healthcare advice.

NHS Prescription Alert: 3 Groups Must Act Now

Urgent warning for pensioners, benefit claimants and those with medical exemptions as prescription costs rise to £9.90 per item from April 1st. Discover how to protect your free prescriptions.

Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions

Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.

Molly-Mae reveals anxiety medication battle

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague reveals her secret battle with extreme anxiety and panic attacks during relationship difficulties with boxer Tommy Fury, detailing her journey with prescription medication.

Scotland's £117m heartburn pill crisis revealed

Shocking NHS Scotland figures reveal taxpayers spent £117 million on heartburn medications in just one year, with one popular pill accounting for massive prescription costs amid growing digestive health concerns.

LA County agrees to $700m sexual abuse settlement

Los Angeles County agrees to pay nearly $700 million to settle sexual abuse claims involving over 1,300 plaintiffs in what becomes one of the largest institutional abuse settlements in US history.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

New Orleans Priest Arrested in Sexual Abuse Case

A Catholic priest from New Orleans has been arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges involving a minor, sending shockwaves through the local community and raising serious questions about institutional accountability.

NHS prescribes cancer-fighting skin creams

Groundbreaking topical treatments containing cancer-fighting ingredients are being prescribed through the NHS, offering new hope for patients with certain skin conditions and potential anti-cancer benefits.

Vet prescription price cap proposed by watchdog

Britain's competition watchdog unveils groundbreaking reforms to tackle the veterinary crisis, including prescription price caps and mandatory price transparency to protect millions of pet owners.

AstraZeneca cuts drug prices for NHS in Trump-backed deal

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca agrees to major price reductions on life-saving medications for NHS patients in unprecedented deal supported by former President Trump, promising significant savings for Britain's healthcare system.

British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad

Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.

Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed US import tariffs could send NHS drug costs soaring, potentially creating treatment delays and budget crises for Britain's healthcare system.

London GP faces ruin in undercover drugs sting

A respected London doctor stands accused of professional misconduct after allegedly prescribing powerful medication to an undercover journalist posing as a patient. The medical tribunal hears shocking details of the encounter.

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