Pharmacy alerts

  • ACE-inhibitors: the distinction between bradykinin- and histamine-mediated angioedema

    The MHRA has published a drug safety update on ACE-inhibitors and the distinction between bradykinin- and histamine-mediated angioedema.

  • Orbit Pharma Limited, cyclizine lactate 50mg/ml solution for injection recall

    The MHRA has published a class 3 medicines recall for cyclizine lactate 50mg/ml solution for injection.

  • Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, mirtazapine 30mg tablets defect

    The MHRA has published a class 4 medicines defect notification for mirtazapine 30mg tablets.

  • Teva UK Ltd, Ponlimsi (Denosumab) 60mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe defect

    The MHRA has published a Class 4 medicines defect notification for Ponlimsi (denosumab) 60mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe.

  • Ebola outbreak, UKHSA issues urgent public health message

    The NHS and independent healthcare providers are reminded of actions in detection and management of suspected cases of Ebola disease.

  • Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators recall

    The MHRA has published a Class 2 medicines recall for ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators.