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New measures strengthen the safe use of the acne drug isotretinoin for patients across the UK, following a patient-focused expert review
The Isotretinoin Expert Working Group of the Commission on Human Medicines has made recommendations to strengthen the safety of isotretinoin treatment. Recommendations include new warnings, the need for consistent monitoring requirements for psychiatric side effects, the introduction of new monitoring...
The review of the safety of isotretinoin has concluded.
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.
We are seeking views on a proposal to make Acnecide Face 5% w/w Gel and Acnecide Face Wash 5% w/w Gel available from general sales outlets.
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...
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
A report on adding occupational chloracne to the list of Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit diseases by IIAC.
The epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of monkeypox virus infections.
Guidance for people who have been diagnosed with a mpox infection and who have been advised to self-isolate at home.
How to spot paramyxovirus infection in pigeons, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Information for health professionals on the epidemiology, transmission and prevention of Chlamydia abortus which can cause stillbirth or abortion in humans.
Call for information to support a review of isotretinoin, a treatment for severe acne. This review is being undertaken by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency with advice from the Commission on Human Medicines and the Isotretinoin Expert Working...
The characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and epidemiology of group B streptococci.
UKHSA helps hospitals record incidents of surgical site infection (SSI), to help improve surgical practice and prevent further infections.
The epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of Nipah virus infections.
This guide is about infections that occur in people who inject drugs (PWID).
The epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of plague.
Interim guidance to support NHS Trusts in managing the de-isolation and discharge of mpox-infected patients.
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