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89 drugs deemed ineffective or dangerous by an independent review in 2026

Spasfon, Voltarene, and Maxilase are among 89 treatments flagged.

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An independent review denounces their questionable efficacy against proven risks.

These widely used drugs may be withdrawn or reassessed.

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