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Medicines,

New restrictions on prescribing of fluoroquinolones

Systemic fluoroquinolones must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate, the MHRA advises after safety review

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines,

New study suggests risk of disorders in children fathered by men taking valproate

The MHRA advises that, as a precaution, male patients on valproate who are planning a family in the next year should talk to their healthcare professional

16 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

MHRA issues warning about missing Cozaar 100mg tablets information

The regulator said the sentence ‘grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Cozaar’ is missing in some patient information leaflets.

04 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA launches Covid-19 Yellow Card reporting site

The MHRA has launched a new Yellow Card reporting site specifically for Covid-19 healthcare products.

06 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus,

MHRA shuts down websites selling 'bogus' Covid-19 tests

A number of â€˜bogusâ€™ Covid-19 products are being sold on unauthorised websites, the MHRA has warned the public.

07 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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