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These reports explain our assessment of the scientific evidence used to lead to regulatory decisions on the safety of medicines or medicines classes.
Lassa virus causes Lassa fever, an acute viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices, and information about the publication of two recent Device Safety Information pages. The article also includes information on a recent National Patient Safety Alert...
Fresenius Kabi Limited have informed the MHRA of a packaging error with specific batches of Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion 0.9% Freeflex and Freeflex PLUS.
Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.
Fresenius Kabi Limited has informed the MHRA of an error on the infusion bag packaged into the specific batches of Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion 0.9% Freeflex.
Guidance for prescribing vets on the use of the cascade.
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.
Calcium salts (either calcium chloride or calcium gluconate) are used to stabilise the myocardium and prevent cardiac arrest in patients experiencing severe hyperkalaemia. However, the two salts are not equivalent in terms of calcium dose. Ensure the correct dose is...
Safety leaflet on opioid medicines to help patients and their families reduce the risks of harm.
This alert highlights the Adult Renal Association Clinical Practice Guidelines (2020) recommendation on calcium gluconate use to support organisations to update local policies and guidelines for the treatment of severe hyperkalaemia in adults.
We have strengthened the safe use of isotretinoin through the introduction of additional oversight of the initiation of isotretinoin in patients under 18 years and through improved assessment and monitoring of mental health and sexual function issues. We ask healthcare...
Falsified, potentially harmful Ozempic▼ and Saxenda products have been found in the UK.
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