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People who take stimulant laxatives for constipation are being advised that these will now be sold in smaller packs, with on-pack warnings.
Progestogen-only contraceptive pills will be available for the first time from pharmacies without prescription, increasing choice for women in the ways in which they can access contraception.
Operation Pangea - Officers from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have seized millions of illegally traded medicines and medical devices.
The government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to help parents improve their children's diet.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Three members of an organised criminal gang were sentenced today (13 March 2023) at Stoke Crown Court to jail after pleading guilty to offences relating to the illegal sale of more than three million doses of prescription-only and unlicensed medicines,...
Officers from the MHRA have seized large quantities of illegally traded medicines and medical devices in an Interpol week of action known as "Operation Pangea"
The public has until 5 March to respond to the consultation on the potential reclassification of desogestrel to a pharmacy medicine.
Ethigen Limited have informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in Briviact 75mg and Briviact 100mg film coated tablets contains incorrect or missing information.
Pfizer Ltd are recalling batch number DD4842 as a precautionary measure due to the identification of a nitrosamine above the acceptable limit.
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.
Kyowa Kirin Services Ltd. are recalling a batch of Isotard 60mg XL Tablets as a precautionary measure due to microfibres/crystals of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) being present on the surface of the tablets as a result of sublimation.
Initiate orlistat treatment only after careful consideration of the possible impact on efficacy of antiretroviral HIV medicines.
Pfizer Ltd are recalling all in-date batches of Champix (varenicline) as a precautionary measure due to presence of levels of N-nitroso-varenicline above the acceptable level of intake. This recall also includes Parallel Imported/Distributed products.
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
Decisions made by MHRA following investigations into complaints about advertising for licensed medicines.
Amiodarone has been associated with serious and potentially life-threatening side effects, particularly of the lung, liver, and thyroid gland. We remind healthcare professionals that patients should be supervised and reviewed regularly during treatment. Lung problems may have slow onset but...
MHRA has received a small number of reports suggesting lack of efficacy (thromboembolic events) in patients taking 15 mg or 20 mg rivaroxaban on an empty stomach; remind patients to take 15 mg or 20 mg rivaroxaban tablets with food.
Children, adults and families will be better supported to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100 million of new government support.
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