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A number of so-called 'legal highs' including Black Mamba and Mexxy became illegal Class B drugs today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
PHE figures show that while 48% of injecting drug users were unaware of having hepatitis C, rates of HIV among this group remain low at 1%.
Plans were announced by the government today (Monday 31 March) to strengthen powers to seize substances used by criminals to cut with illegal drugs.
Three months after landmark legislation commenced on 26 May 2016, figures show 332 retailers no longer selling psychoactive substances and 186 arrests.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Experts have today called on the government to permanently ban two groups of “legal highs”.
Alcohol-fuelled crime will be cut as offenders released from prisons in England face alcohol bans and having their drinking electronically monitored from today (15 June 2022).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Benzodiazepines and opioids can both cause respiratory depression, which can be fatal if not recognised in time. Only prescribe together if there is no alternative and closely monitor patients for signs of respiratory depression.
In addition to the 3 risk-based categories of antiepileptic drugs, patient-related factors should be considered when deciding whether it is necessary to maintain continuity of supply for a specific product.
(All manufacturers) inflammatory or granulomatous mass formation at the catheter tip causes a risk of temporary or permanent neurological impairment. (MDA/2008/038)
Ban on five substances will come into force at 00:01 on Friday 10 April for up to 12 months.
The Commission on Human Medicines recommend that existing levels of monitoring, education, and awareness measures by pharmacists should be maintained.
In light of the most recent evidence, the previous advice on the concomitant use of clopidogrel with proton pump inhibitors has now been modified. Use of either omeprazole or esomeprazole with clopidogrel should be discouraged. The current evidence does not...
The health harms arising from licit and illicit substance use and misuse are wide-ranging and vary depending on the substance used and the pattern and context of their use, but it is well established that their use represents a major public health...
Healthcare professionals should consider measuring magnesium levels before starting PPI treatment and repeat measurements periodically during prolonged treatment.
Report finds prescription-only medicines are being used to supplement the use of other illicit drugs, including cocaine and heroin.
Marketing authorisations for carisoprodol are to be suspended after a European review concluded that the risks of treatment outweigh the benefits.
Dr Edward Day has been appointed as the government’s Drug Recovery Champion to ensure the best treatment and support for those recovering from drug misuse.
Two so-called ‘legal’ highs linked to deaths across Europe are set to be banned, the government announced today.
A huge haul of drugs and mobile phones has been recovered since the introduction of detection measures to crackdown on prison contraband.
Omniscan and intravenous Magnevist are now no longer authorised for use and a product recall of any existing unexpired stock is underway.
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