EU to review some drugs containing sodium oxybate
Sodium oxybate is an active ingredient that works by calming the activity of certain cells in the central nervous system and is also used to treat narcolepsy.
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The Independent
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- The Independent
Government turns to TikTok to highlight risks of cosmetic surgery abroad
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The Sun
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