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The review will focus on 3 NHS treatments: Primodos, vaginal mesh implants and the anti-epilepsy drug sodium valproate.
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Samworth Brothers Limited of the Manton Wood Manufacturing Site of Boparan Holdings Limited (2 Sisters Food Group).
A toolkit to ensure female patients are better informed about the risks of taking valproate medicines during pregnancy has been launched.
A clean and cold power business supported by Innovate UK is to take its technology to market after attracting £16 million from investors.
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Private Jason Lee Rawstron of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan.
Work starts on new Royal Navy ship as MOD signs £287M contract to build two more Offshore Patrol Vessels in the UK.
Although use of valproate medicines in female patients continues to slowly decline, there is wide variation in prescribing between Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). Women continue to report instances when they have not received patient information with their dispensed valproate medicine....
As a precautionary measure, patients taking certain types of prescription-only medicines for Parkinson’s (Neupro) and epilepsy (Vimpat) are asked to check to see if they have products from batches of medicines which are being recalled.
The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDS) has asked the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to place some information on its website. The IMMDS has produced a poster to make sure people are aware of its work...
In January 2020, healthcare professionals received updated educational materials to support the valproate pregnancy prevention programme. Valproate is contraindicated in girls and women of childbearing potential, unless the conditions of the pregnancy prevention programme are met.
A summary of letters and drug alerts recently sent to healthcare professionals.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid visits the world’s largest manufacturer of mouthguards and official supplier to the England rugby team.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are working closely with law enforcement agencies in India to prevent unlicensed medicines entering the UK.
£500m boost for taxpayers expected from innovative joint venture deal to own and trade on Best Management Practice professional standards.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Boparan Holdings Limited of Vion Poultry Limited (now 2 Sisters Poultry Limited).
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