Pharmacy alerts

  • 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.

  • Crescent Pharma Limited, Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules, recall

    Class 2 medicines recall: The MHRA have published a Class 2 medicines recall for ramipril 2.5mg capsules.

  • Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH, balance 2.3% glucose, 1.25 mmol/l calcium, solution for peritoneal dialysis defect

    Class 4 medicines defect notification: The MHRA has published a Class 4 medicines defect notification for Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH, balance 2.3% glucose, 1.25 mmol/l calcium, solution for peritoneal dialysis.

  • Finasteride and Dutasteride – updated safety warnings

    The MHRA has reviewed evidence for the risk of psychiatric side effects and sexual dysfunction.

  • Milpharm Limited, loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg orodispersible tablets defect notification

    Class 4 medicines defect notification: The MHRA has issued a Class 4 defect notification for loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg orodispersible tablets