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MHRA updates product information regarding the very rare risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients taking semaglutide.
Updated product information for healthcare professionals and patients regarding the small risk of severe acute pancreatitis in patients taking GLP-1s.
Batches of quetiapine oral suspension from Eaststone Limited are being recalled due to the active content being twice the amount it should be. Patients should not stop taking this medicine without consulting their healthcare…
The updated safety measures will strengthen the MHRA’s ability to monitor safe prescribing while supporting patient access to treatment across all age groups.
Updated product information and packaging will help patients better understand the risks of dependency, addiction, and withdrawal with these medicines.
This holiday season, the MHRA is reminding people that some common festive foods can interact with medicines, altering how well they work or increasing the risk of side effects.
All babies in the UK get the hepatitis B vaccine. It has a well-established safety record and ensures long-term protection against the virus.
An Expert Working Group has completed a review into how the potential risks associated with antidepressant medicines are communicated to patients
Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases
Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet
Patients implanted with affected devices should expect to be contacted directly for a follow-up assessment, if required.
Parents and caregivers who have purchased Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies should stop giving them to children and safely dispose of any remaining product. It is recommended that advice be sought from a he…
Operation Pangea brings together health regulators, customs authorities, law enforcement agencies, and private sector partners to tackle the threat posed by global criminal networks
The new Business Plan sets out priorities for 2025–26: Protecting public safety and maintaining public trust; delivering efficient, predictable services through regulatory excellence; being an agile organisation that drives …
This is a precautionary measure while the MHRA conducts the safety review.
Anyone who suspects that they’ve had an adverse reaction to their weight loss or diabetes medicine or suspects it is not a genuine product, should report it to the MHRA.
Dawn raids in four counties across the West Midlands and the Northwest of England this morning (29 April) dismantle major criminal network trafficking unlicensed medicines.
Patients who take the common blood pressure medicine Lercanidipine HCI 20mg tablets (lercanidipine hydrochloride) from the manufacturer Recordati Pharmaceuticals Limited, should, as a precautionary measure, urgently check if…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the successful redesignation of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)’s Science and Research group as one of its Collaborating Centres for the Standa…
A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and Dstl, is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases.
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