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Check the veterinary product information database to find out if a medicine is safe to use on your pet or has been removed from sale
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (7 March 2024) approved the medicine rozanolixizumab (Rystiggo) to treat adults with generalised myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness, which can affect multiple muscle groups throughout the...
From brussels sprouts to dodgy diet products, these tips from the MHRA will help you stay safe during the festive season and beyond
Industry must notify the MHRA if they will not be using these flexibilities
Qualified Persons (QPs) should follow the below guidance on the flexible approaches we are taking for medicines imported from third countries.
Healthcare professionals prescribing montelukast should be alert to the risk of neuropsychiatric reactions in all patients including children and adolescents. Reported neuropsychiatric reactions include sleep disorders, hallucinations, anxiety and depression, as well as changes in behaviour and mood. Healthcare professionals...
Guidance following recommendations from the Commission on Human Medicines.
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches we are taking on good distribution practices.
Letter about the importance of handling and storing medicines in a safe and secure manner
These temporary good manufacturing practice (GMP) flexibilities will be allowed to address the current exceptional circumstances
Medicines that were granted a positive opinion under the early access to medicines scheme (EAMS) which has now expired.
The use of ionising radiation in medicine, including recommended dose measurements and guidance on safe radiology practice.
Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.
Apply to import a medicine for veterinary use into the UK.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Read about talking therapies and counselling for mental health problems.
Biheldon cat and dog wormers seized at East Midlands Airport.
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