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We are seeking views on a proposal to make Acnecide Face 5% w/w Gel and Acnecide Face Wash 5% w/w Gel available from general sales outlets.
New measures strengthen the safe use of the acne drug isotretinoin for patients across the UK, following a patient-focused expert review
The MHRA has today announced that 2 Acnecide products will be formally reclassified from pharmacy to general sale list medicines.
Following an expert safety review of isotretinoin, the Commission on Human Medicines has agreed to a number of recommendations to strengthen the safe use of the treatment.
We are reviewing the risks and benefits of the acne medicine, isotretinoin. In particular whether some of the possible psychiatric and sexual side effects continue after treatment has been stopped.
The Isotretinoin Expert Working Group of the Commission on Human Medicines has made recommendations to strengthen the safety of isotretinoin treatment. Recommendations include new warnings, the need for consistent monitoring requirements for psychiatric side effects, the introduction of new monitoring...
Isotretinoin should only be prescribed by consultant dermatologist-led teams and dispensed only by a hospital pharmacy.
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