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Eli Lilly Plans UK and Europe Rollout of Weight Loss Pill

UK regulator approves Lilly's weight-loss pill

The MHRA clearance for orforglipron, branded Foundayo, covers both obesity and type 2 diabetes and sets up a direct clash with Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide in Britain.

Aug 10

Solventum Announces Intent to Separate its Health Information Systems Business

Finance

Solventum plans to spin off $1.4 billion health software unit within 18 months

The separation of Health Information Systems, targeted within 12 to 18 months, is the latest move in Solventum's three-phase transformation strategy.

Aug 6

Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM

Politics

Burnham says care system must be fixed before any assisted dying debate

The prime minister tells MPs that palliative and social care funding must be sorted first, as a fresh bill heads for a vote in September.

Jul 29