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If a patient reports persistent symptoms when switching between different levothyroxine tablet formulations, consider consistently prescribing a specific product known to be well tolerated by the patient. If symptoms or poor control of thyroid function persist (despite adhering to a...
Food industry encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are warning people to be aware of the dangers of buying diet pills online.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Children, adults and families will be better supported to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100 million of new government support.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The pilot will explore the best ways to incentivise adults to make healthier choices
DNP was deemed unfit for human consumption in 1938 following reports of severe adverse health effects.
Best practice example of a patient information leaflet.
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
People who take stimulant laxatives for constipation are being advised that these will now be sold in smaller packs, with on-pack warnings.
The latest survey data from 2008 to 2012 assesses the food consumption and nutrient intake of the UK.
Promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from April 2022, the government has confirmed today.
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80% of people aged over 18 have made the decision to change their lifestyle in 2021.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.
Public Health England has today published new data detailing the state of the nation’s diet.
MHRA investigators seize more than 28,000 unlicensed slimming pills in Manchester area.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is working in partnership with Slimming World as part of the Agency’s wider #FakeMeds Campaign to encourage those wanting to lose weight to turn to safe, legitimate and appropriate routes.
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
Operation Pangea - Officers from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have seized millions of illegally traded medicines and medical devices.
Cold-chain storage and distribution system now been fully implemented by manufacturer.
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