EllaOne manufacturer, HRA Pharma, reminded healthcare professionals of the need to register any cases of pregnancy after taking the ulipristal emergency contraceptive. This was a mandatory requirement of the EMA when the product was initially licensed and reiterated when it switched to non-prescription status.

Oral isotretinoin: the list of side effects now includes sexual dysfunction, notably erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, possibly because of a reduction in testosterone levels. The MHRA also issued a reminder of the risk of mood disorders associated with the acne drug.

Miconozole oral gel should not be sold to anyone on warfarin because of the risk of bleeding events. Anyone prescribed the two concurrently should be advised to seek medical attention if any sign of bleeding manifests (e.g. unexplained bruising or haematuria).