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MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Baclofen 10mg/5ml Oral Solution (Syri Limited, T/A SyriMed) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/06 Date issued: 3 February 2026 Syri Limited, T/A SyriMed is recalling batches of product as a precautionary measure due to crystallisation observed over time in the oral solution. DMRC reference number: DMRC-38317957 Company name:Syri Limited, T/A SyriMed Medicine Details [...]

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Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined that the following products will be granted special container status from 1 February 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Relugolix 120mg tablets Orgovyx® 120mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd) 30 tablet Complete pack Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml [...]

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Eaststone Limited is initiating a recall of all batches of quetiapine oral suspension products due to a potential risk of overdose, which could have consequences for the safety of patients. This alert is for action by: ​primary and secondary care, specifically those involved in pharmacy services, including dispensing general practices and those involved in the prescribing for mental health conditions. This is [...]

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a Drug Safety Alert regarding Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and dual GLP-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists. The product information for all GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists (dulaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, semaglutide and tirzepatide) has been further updated to highlight the potential [...]

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The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors”. The latest edition (Issue 62) contains some useful information and advice on: New address for end of month batch submissions Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Declaration window opens in Manage Your Service on 2 February 2026 Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Antimicrobial [...]

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