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List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 01 to 05 April 2019
Letters were sent about tofacitinib (Xeljanz▼), Trisenox (arsenic trioxide), lapatinib (Tyverb), direct-acting oral anticoagulants, and Lartruvo▼ (olaratumab). Alerts were issued about Epanutin (phenytoin) oral solution, Macopharma intravenous infusion bags, and Co-amoxiclav (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid).
These medicines are not first-line options for insomnia.
Letters were sent about quadrivalent influenza vaccine, fentanyl ampoules, and Volibris (ambrisentan), and a number of pharmacy-level recalls were issued for ranitidine-containing products. Other alerts issued in October 2019 are also summarised in this article.
Letters were sent about ranibizumab and Emerade adrenaline auto-injectors. Alerts were issued about ranitidine, paracetamol, omeprazole, mitomycin-C Kyowa, folic acid, and Emerade adrenaline auto-injectors.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Impact of regulations setting requirements on local authorities making proposals and consulting local residents about water fluoridation.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Letters were sent about Vyxeos (cytarabine, daunorubicin) and Ozurdex 700 micrograms intravitreal implant (dexamethasone). Alerts were issued about irbesartan, amoxicillin, atropine sulfate, and paracetamol infusion.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The benefits are greater for those in more deprived areas, reducing inequalities and helping level up oral health.
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Would-be romantics are being given a helping hand to get a winning smile this Valentines Day thanks to a £30 million cash boost for dentistry.
New report shows water fluoridation helps reduce tooth decay and that there is no convincing evidence of adverse health effects.
Free period products will continue to be available for schools to distribute to their pupils in England
The UK government has announced an additional £1.5 million of funding to develop a new treatment for gonorrhoea.
Export licenses for sodium fluoride and potassium fluoride
Primary school flu vaccination programme resumes following temporary delay of nasal spray vaccine from the manufacturer.
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