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Paracetamol

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Clinical

Risks of sodium-containing paracetamol highlighted

Research has linked sodium-containing paracetamol with increased risks of CVD.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government issues shortage protocol for paracetamol suppositories

Pharmacists may substitute a slightly higher strength product using the SSP.

25 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Paracetamol and hand sanitiser top price complaints

The CMA’s Covid-19 Taskforce received almost 21,000 complaints between 10 March and 19 April.

30 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Paracetamol subject to export ban for the first time

The DHSC has added a further 82 lines to the list of medicines that cannot be parallel exported from the UK.

24 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Advice on breaking down bulk paracetamol for retail sale

The NPA sets out labelling and other requirements for breaking down bulk packs.

20 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Evidence review needed for OTC analgesics?

Research published to coincide with Self Care Week has called for an evidence review of OTC analgesics.

18 Nov 2019 , 2 Min Article