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MHRA is seeking views on the reclassification of Galpharm Period Pain Relief 250mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets from pharmacy to general sale list.
The MHRA is asking for views on a proposal to make Nuromol Dual Action Pain Relief 200mg/500mg tablets (ibuprofen/paracetamol) available without prescription in general sales outlets, such a supermarkets.
Resource to support healthcare professionals to manage persistent pain in prison and secure environments.
We want to remind healthcare professionals that use of systemic (oral and injectable) NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac is contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy).
Every Second Matters-Ketamine package is for use during emergency surgery when no anaesthetist is available.
Boots have identified an error with the printed patient information leaflet provided with batches of the Decongestant Tablets and Decongestant with Pain Relief Tablets.
Advice for healthcare professionals on the reclassification of codeine linctus to a prescription-only medicine (POM), following a public consultation.
The public has until 3 June to respond to the consultation on the potential reclassification of Nuromol to a general sale list medicine.
When entering the UK, you need to prove your medicine is prescribed to you if it contains a controlled drug - find out what proof you need to get.
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