What James Bond got right – and wrong – about digitalis toxicity

Alex Garrard, PharmD, Medical Affairs 30 March 2021

In Casino Royale, digitalis toxicity (or overdose) is part of Le Chiffre’s evil plan. In the real world, digoxin toxicity can be difficult to recognize, but early detection and treatment can result in improved outcomes.

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Tracing digitalis (and digitalis toxicity) back to an 18th century physician

BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals 17 March 2021

As a physician and botanist, William Withering had the perfect combination of skills to discover the healing properties of the foxglove plant.

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Did digitalis affect Van Gogh’s painting?

Suzanne Ward, PharmD, Senior Director of Medical Strategy 02 February 2021

Van Gogh’s predilection for yellow may or may not be attributable to his epilepsy medicine. More than a century later, clinicians diagnose potentially life-threatening digoxin toxicity from specific clinical signs.

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Breaking the vicious circle of snakebites in the developing world

Chris Sampson, Director of Corporate Communications 02 December 2020

BTG Specialty Pharmaceuticals supports Asclepius Snakebite Foundation clinic in Guinea

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Covid-19 disrupted 97% of supply chains - but ours remained intact

Ian Davies, Senior Director of Risk Management 19 November 2020

We’re proud to have kept production running, protected our employees, and continued to deliver our products to those who need it.

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