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MHRA maintains prescription-only status of Aquiette 2.5mg Tablets for symptoms of overactive bladder
News story
Following a public consultation and the review of a reclassification application from the manufacturer, the MHRA has decided that Aquiette 2.5mg Tablets will remain a prescription-only medicine.
The COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna has met the MHRA’s required safety, quality and effectiveness standards to be authorised for use in this age group
Patients asked to return Emerade 300 and 500 microgram adrenaline pens for replacement
Press release
Patients, or carers of patients, who carry Emerade 300 or 500 microgram adrenaline auto-injector pens should contact their GP and obtain a prescription for, and be supplied with an alternative brand. They should then return their Emerade 300 or 500 microgram pens to their local pharmacy.
The Department of Health and Social Care has today announced the reappointment of two Non-Executive Directors of the MHRA from 1 September.
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.
MHRA Chair Stephen Lightfoot Standing Down
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After almost 8 years as a Board Member, Stephen has decided to step down on 11 July 2023.
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