The Week in Numbers (to the 3rd November)

Harms in healthcare: where’s the common sense when you need it

7,228 

As of 28 October 2024, the MHRA has received 7,228 reports of common gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, associated with GLP-1RAs used for weight management. Of these reports, 68 indicated that the individual was hospitalised.

One thing is sure: the number of reports will substantially underestimate the number of ad…