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MHRA

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Clinical services

MHRA warns companies against online advertising of Kenalog injections

Kenalog injections are not licensed for the treatment of hay fever in the UK

08 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Regulations

MHRA approves POM to P switch for Sudafed Plus Blocked Nose nasal spray

The product will be available from pharmacies without a prescription following the reclassification

04 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

MHRA announces ‘landmark’ POM to P switch for Gina 10mcg tablets

The product will be available following a consultation with a pharmacist.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Regulations

Pharmacies told to stop supplying batch of Phenobarbital 60mg tablets

The MHRA said all remaining stock should be quarantined and returned to its supplier.

13 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Practice

Quadrant recall batch of mefenamic acid tablets

Batch number 107082 found to have a defective layer of film coating.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Mixed reaction to proposed oxybutynin POM to P switch

Some pharmacists have criticised a proposal to reclassify the drug for overactive bladder in women.

25 Apr 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Legal

Syri fined after supplying under-strength medicine to child

Company ordered to pay over £50,000 and more than £100,000 in costs after specials manufacturing error

04 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Infant formula powders recalled over salmonella fears

Batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac have been recalled by Abbott.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Government proposes POM to P switch for HRT product

MHRA launches a proposal on reclassifying the HRT vaginal tablet Gina 10.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Digital & technology

MHRA upholds complaint against online pharmacy for Viagra promotion

An online pharmacy advertised prescription Viagra formulations to the public, finds MHRA.

25 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical

MHRA reminder of adverse effects of haloperidol in the elderly

MHRA warns of increased risk of adverse neurological and cardiac effects in elderly patients on haloperidol.

13 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article