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There have been a small number of reports of serious and life-threatening anticholinergic side effects associated with hyoscine hydrobromide patches, particularly when used outside the licence. Healthcare professionals, patients, parents and carers should be aware of the signs and symptoms...
Theramex has informed the MHRA that some cartons of Evorel Sequi contain the incorrect combination of patches. An error at the packaging site means that a limited number of packs have the incorrect combination of Evorel 50 and Evorel Conti...
Following a review of the risks associated with use of opioid medicines for non-cancer pain, the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has recommended that fentanyl transdermal patches are contraindicated in opioid-naive patients in the UK.
Omega Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the product packaging.
We are considering making Colourstart Test 65mcg Cutaneous Patch available to buy without prescription from retail outlets. We always want to involve the public and healthcare professionals in decisions that affect them. We want to know what you think about...
Get help to classify cigarettes, cigars, raw tobacco, smoking tobacco, tobacco for heating and nicotine substitutes for import and export.
This paper assesses the nature of growth slowdown by focusing on external demand, demographic evolution, and economic convergence
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MHRA has received reports of unintentional overdose of fentanyl due to dosing errors, accidental exposure, and exposure of the patch to a heat source.
Provide clear information to patients and caregivers about how to minimise the risk of accidental exposure and the importance of appropriate disposal of patches. We continue to receive reports of unintentional opioid toxicity and overdose of fentanyl due to accidental...
Evidence-based recommendations to protect first responders from exposure to fentanyl.
We remind you to provide clear information to patients and caregivers regarding risk of accidental patch transfer and ingestion of patches, and need for appropriate disposal of patches.
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Medication errors and inappropriate use of the rivastigmine transdermal patch have been reported, some of which resulted in overdose. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the correct use of rivastigmine, and should advise patients and caregivers as outlined in this...
Cold-chain storage and distribution system now been fully implemented by manufacturer.
You do not need to tell DVLA if you have monocular vision and can meet the visual standards for driving
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