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UKHSA are providing an update to previous advice regarding contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in response to continuing detection of cases and a recent death attributable to Burkholderia stabilis infection.
Things to consider when buying or using cosmetics.
Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users
The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has endorsed changes to isotretinoin prescribing guidance. In addition, CHM is seeking further information from dermatology services who prescribe isotretinoin to inform any future changes to current risk minimisation measures.
The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has endorsed changes to the risk minimisation measures for isotretinoin, following a review of the impact of the measures implemented in 2023. We ask healthcare professionals to review these new measures and supporting materials...
Report of the Isotretinoin Implementation Advisory Expert Working Group regarding recommendations to strengthen the safe use of isotretinoin, the acne medicine commonly known by brand names Roaccutane and Reticutan.
People hospitalised following suspected use of unlicensed botulinum toxin products.
Product recall for Shaving Kit in White Box presenting a high microbiological risk due to contamination with the bacteria Burkholderia Vietnamiensis.
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