Pharmacy alerts
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Accord Healthcare Ltd, Ipratropium Bromide 500 microgram/2ml nebuliser solution recall
Class 3 medicines recall: The MHRA has published a Class 3 medicines recall for Ipratropium Bromide 500 microgram/2ml nebuliser solution.
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Paracetamol and pregnancy update
Drug Safety Update: The MHRA has published a reminder that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe.
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Rasburicase for tumour lysis syndrome, alert on harm from delayed administration
National Patient Safety Alert: NHS England has published a National Patient Safety Alert on harm from delayed administration of rasburicase for tumour lysis syndrome.
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Hikma Farmacêutica, Gemcitabine 2g/52.6ml concentrate for solution for infusion defect
Class 4 medicines defect notification: The MHRA has published a Class 4 medicines defect notification for Gemcitabine 2g/52.6ml concentrate for solution for infusion.
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Magnesium Glycinate Gummies, advice to stop all use
The MHRA has advised parents and caregivers to stop all use of Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies due to the presence of undeclared melatonin.
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Antimicrobial agents used in tuberculosis treatment shortage
National Patient Safety Alert: The DHSC has published a National Patient Safety Alert on a shortage of antimicrobial agents used in tuberculosis (TB) treatment.