Pharmacy alerts
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Finasteride and Dutasteride – updated safety warnings
The MHRA has reviewed evidence for the risk of psychiatric side effects and sexual dysfunction.
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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