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Government consults on new regulatory framework for PoC products

Framework to cover new types of medicines that are manufactured and supplied at the point of care.

16 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls 25 batches of irbesartan medicines

Batches recalled as a precautionary measure due to contamination.

09 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Desogestrel contraceptive pills to be sold by pharmacists

UK medicines watchdog the MHRA has announced that the first progesterone pills are to be available from pharmacies without a prescription.

08 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Warning of myocarditis and pericarditis risk with Covid vaccines

Product information updated for Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines - insufficient evidence to justify new warning for AZ vaccine.

28 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Urgent recall on 4,400 Co-codamol tablets

MHRA is urgently recalling packs of Co-codamol effervescent tablets amid concerns they may contain too much or too little of the active ingredients.

 

16 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Illegally traded medicines seized in global crackdown

Some 113,000 websites operating illegally in the UK were removed or had their URLs blocked as part of Operation Pangea.

08 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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New advice for patients switching between levothyroxine products

Small number have reported symptoms consistent with thyroid dysfunction when their tablets were changed to a different product.

21 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA consults on Nuromol P to GSL switch

The MHRA has launched a consultation on whether Nuromol should be available to patients without having to visit a pharmacy. 

14 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA: Errors on batches of valproate packs

Some batches of Syonell 250mg and 500mg gastro-resistant tablets have product packaging information errors.

04 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Batches of Itraconazole recalled by MHRA

Batches of Itraconazole 10mg/ml oral solution have been recalled by the MHRA.

15 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccine side effects generally mild, MHRA confirms

Most reports relate to injection site reactions and generalised symptoms reflecting a normal immune response to the vaccine.

05 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Reclassifying the pill will increase access says RPS

Making the contraceptive pill available over the counter will increase access and “enable women to make an informed choice" says RPS.

15 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA could reclassify contraceptive pill

Pharmacists could be able to sell the contraceptive pill after MHRA consultation on reclassification. 

12 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA analysis confirms Covid vaccine safety

The MHRA has said an analysis on approved Covid vaccines shows they are safe despite mild side-effects.

05 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Instanyl 100mcg nasal spray batch recalled

A batch of Instanyl 100mcg nasal spray solution has been recalled following safety concerns.

20 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Experimental RSV drug 'promising' says MHRA

The MHRA has granted a ‘promising innovative medicine’ designation to experimental RSV drug nirsevimab. 

19 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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