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Topical steroid products are safe and highly effective treatments for the management of a wide range of inflammatory skin diseases but have important risks, especially with prolonged use at high potency. In the coming months, as a result of regulatory...
A statement from the Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COC).
Directory of current ICH Guidelines which have been implemented by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
This page contains an overview of the Psychoactive Substances Act and supporting documents.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
Register as a manufacturer, importer or distributor of active substances for use in veterinary medicines.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
Get help to classify pharmaceutical products used to treat or prevent diseases or ailments (in humans or animals), including comparators used in clinical trials and placebos.
Explains changes to drug driving law and the guidance available for healthcare professionals and users of prescription medicine.
Guidance on the European Union regulation on explosives precursors, including licensing, labelling and reporting suspicious activity
The MHRA is continuing to accept Active Substance Master Files (ASMFs) and Certificates of Suitability (CEPs)
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