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Novartis Pharmaceuticals has informed the MHRA that the solvent (water for injections in ampoules) co-packed with the impacted batches of Simulect powder for injection, may contain glass fragments approximately 20 – 800 µm in size.
Measurements driving continuous improvement
Indication restricted to nausea and vomiting, new contraindications, and reduced dose and duration of use.
Taking zolpidem is associated with a risk of impaired driving ability the next day.
List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 22 March to 26 March 2021.
Following a review of the available toxicological data and a calculation of daily exposure to boron from a typical dosing regimen, we have concluded that the balance between the benefits and risks of chloramphenicol eye drops containing borax or boric...
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"
Operation Pangea - Officers from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have seized millions of illegally traded medicines and medical devices.
Medicines or herbal remedies that induce CYP3A4 enzymes reduce blood levels of levonorgestrel, which may reduce emergency contraceptive efficacy.
Kilogram set to be redefined
As of today,20 May 2019, World Metrology Day, the kilogram will no longer be defined by a physical object
Bayer plc and GE Healthcare AS are recalling batches of Magnevist Solution for injection, 0.5mmol/ml, intravenous and Omniscan Solutions for injection 0.5 mmol/ml following a safety review of the gadolinium containing contrast media by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Studies find little evidence for the benefits of supplements.
An alert was recently issued by MHRA on JM103 and JM105 Jaundice Meters. We also remind you of an alert about Accu-Chek blood glucose test strips.
The third report aimed at clarifying the definition of the term “nanomaterial” has been published and includes good measurement practice.
(Aurum Pharmaceuticals Limited (trading as Martindale Pharma)) Replaces drug alert issued on 29 April 2013 (EL 13(A)13 Rev 1)
Keeping MOD's shelves stocked with the right amount of bombs, bullets, grenades and explosives is a skilled balancing act.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A common medicines dictionary, approved today, will reduce the chance of medical errors by ensuring all staff who work in the NHS and healthcare use the same common language when referring to medicines.
(Aurum Pharmaceuticals Limited (trading as Martindale Pharma)) Pre-filled syringes from affected batches should be used with caution.– class 3 action within 5 days. (EL 13(A)13)
(AstraZeneca UK Limited) This presentation cannot be administered by intra-articular means as it states on the carton and ampoule label on all batches released since December 2012 (EL(15)A/09)
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