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This report makes recommendations on whether to regulate practitioners of herbal medicine and the products they use to keep the public safe.
Section last updated: April 2024.
Guidance for UK wholesalers and manufacturers on how to import human medicines including unlicensed medicines, how to apply for a licence and how much it costs.
If an adverse drug reaction is suspected, ask patients if they are taking any herbal or homeopathic medicines and report any suspicions to the Yellow Card scheme. Remind patients to check that a herbal or homeopathic medicine is licensed and...
Important to inquire if patients are taking herbal medicines.
In 2008 MHRA commissioned Ipsos MORI to research the public’s perception of herbal medicines, the findings may help doctors and pharmacists when considering how to advise patients.
People who may have purchased Yiganerjing Cream are urged to discontinue use immediately as it contains an undisclosed steroid and two antifungal ingredients.
A certification mark has been designed and launched as an additional visible symbol.
Six batches of St John’s Wort Tablets containing 91,800 packs are being recalled today as a precaution because of product contamination.
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