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The MHRA is reviewing the evidence relating to the very rare risk of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) associated with medicines containing pseudoeph…
No one should stop taking valproate without advice from their healthcare professional
Patients, carers and healthcare professionals with kits of the opioid overdose medicine Prenoxad Injection must visually check for the presence of two needles inside their kit. Any kits that do not have two needles should be…
Patients using antibiotic Targocid 200mg powder at home must check if the batch number of their medicine is 0J25D1 or 0J25D2. Anyone who has one of these two batches should stop their treatment and seek immediate medical adv…
The safety of the medicines you and your children take is our highest priority
Our advice remains that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The UK regulator has taken safety action to reduce risks associated with Roche Accu-Chek Insight Insulin Pumps by issuing a national safety alert and outlining recommendations for patients.
This new combination treatment is for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has today issued a recall asking patients to return affected products.
The labelling states an incorrect maximum daily dose for 12-15-year olds. The MHRA, who issued the recall, says that that the risk to patients is very low.
Tesco Max All-In-One Chesty Cough & Cold Lemon Sachets used for the relief of cold and flu symptoms is being recalled
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is advising anyone experiencing skin redness or burning sensations after they have stopped using these creams or ointments to seek advice from their health profe…
Patients should not stop any treatments without consulting their doctor or pharmacist.
Patients should not stop any treatments without consulting their doctor or pharmacist
This work will help ensure the safety of medicines and devices that reach the UK public and health service.
Batch Number 1K10121 has been found to potentially have the wrong amount of active ingredients
The benefits of vaccination continue to outweigh any risks but the MHRA advises careful consideration be given to people who are at higher risk of specific types of blood clots because of their medical condition.
Following suspensions by some countries of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca over suspected blood clots, the MHRA confirms that the benefits of the vaccine in preventing COVID-19 far outweigh the risks. People should still go…
Data published from UK’s independent medicines regulator confirms approved vaccines meet strict regulatory standards for safety
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