Pharmaceutical industry30 Jun 2025'Sad day' as production ends at antibiotic siteGlaxoSmithKline's plant in Ulverston is closing after more than 75 years of operating.30 Jun 202510 Jun 2025Ketamine swapped for salt as smugglers exploit Europe loophole in booming marketCrime gangs are using increasingly elaborate routes to traffic the drug across Europe to the UK, the BBC is told.10 Jun 202528 May 2025Annual sales hit £1bn at Craigavon pharma firmTotal revenues for the year ending 30 September were £1.027bn - 7% higher than 2023.28 May 202516 May 2025Wegovy firm unexpectedly forces boss to step downThe decision, described as a response to market challenges and a slide in its share price, was unexpected.16 May 202518 Apr 2025Blood pressure medication recalled over wrong dose on packPeople taking lercanidipine are being urged to check their medication after thousands of packs were recalled. 18 Apr 20259 Apr 2025Trump threatens to end pharmaceuticals tariff exemptionThe US president vows "major" tariffs on imported medicines - raising fears of an increase in costs for Americans.9 Apr 20252 Apr 2025Tariffs will 'drastically' impact global pharmaceutical supplyUS President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new round of tariffs later on Wednesday.2 Apr 202530 Mar 2025Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in EnglandThe government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face.30 Mar 202512 Mar 2025'Ireland has entire US pharmaceutical industry in its grasp' - TrumpUS President Donald Trump has raised a "massive" trade imbalance with Ireland and accused the European Union of treating the US "very badly".12 Mar 2025...