Medication

Ex-School Nurse in Legal Battle Accused of Misusing Prescription Medication in Arlington Heights

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Arlington Heights, IL – A former school nurse is facing legal challenges after being accused of improperly handling prescription medications at an elementary school in suburban Chicago. The lawsuit, filed by concerned parents, claims that the nurse compromised student safety through the unauthorized use of prescription drugs intended for the pupils. The complaint details how the nurse, employed at a local Arlington Heights elementary school, allegedly manipulated records to obtain prescription medications prescribed to students. The discrepancies were noticed after an internal review conducted by school officials who observed inconsistencies in the medication logs maintained … Read more

Ohio AG Leads Charge in Major Class-Action Lawsuit Against Pharmaceutical Giant Over Hidden Cancer Risks in Popular Heartburn Medication

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorney General Dave Yost of Ohio is spearheading efforts to lead a class-action lawsuit that targets the pharmaceutical giant GSK, previously known as GlaxoSmithKline, over allegations of hiding cancer risks associated with its heartburn medication Zantac. The litigation focuses on purported investor losses and claims of misleading information regarding the drug’s safety. On Monday, Yost filed a motion proposing that the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) join forces with the Indiana Public Retirement System as co-lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit. This legal action follows reports that OPERS suffered a considerable financial … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Ban on Generic Versions of Lilly’s Breakthrough Weight Loss Medication

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Indianapolis — A federal judge in Indiana has refused to issue an injunction that would have halted a ban on unauthorized copies of a widely popular weight-loss medication produced by Eli Lilly and Company. This decision keeps in place the enforcement against the manufacturing and distribution of generic versions of the pharmaceutical giant’s patented drug. This ruling directly impacts a number of pharmaceutical manufacturers who have been accused by Eli Lilly of infringing on its patents by replicating Mounjaro, a drug which has shown significant efficacy in both weight management and the treatment of type … Read more

Trial Halted: Jury Discharged in Case Against Aesthetic Nurse Charged with Illegal Medication Sales

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Bangor, Northern Ireland — A trial involving a local aesthetics nurse, facing allegations of illegally distributing prescription medications, was abruptly halted and the jury dismissed. Nichola Hawes, 49, owner of Nichola Hawes Aesthetics Clinic in Bangor, is accused of 31 counts related to the unlawful possession and supply of medicinal products and fraud by false representation. The decision to discharge the jury came from a judge at the Downpatrick Crown Court, following what was described as intensive legal discussions. The court resolved that procedural issues made the continuation of the trial unfeasible at this stage. … Read more