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UKHSA issue urgent advice on mpox virus infection

The UK Health Security Agency has issued guidance to all NHS service providers regarding Clade I mpox virus (MPXV) infection. This follows the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring on Wednesday that outbreaks in west and central Africa constitute a...

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Pharmacy First myth busting series (#2)

This is the second of a series of articles to tackle some of the misconceptions around Pharmacy First. The articles will cover a variety of aspects of Pharmacy First and aims to myth bust, to increase understanding of the service. An 18 year old is eligible for an acute otitis media clinical pathway consultation. Wrong! [...]

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MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules 2mg (Strides Pharma UK Limited)

Drug alert number: EL (24)A/36 Date issued: 15 July 2024 Strides Pharma UK Ltd is recalling the listed batch as a precautionary measure due to an out of specification result for microbial contamination, reported during retesting: Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsules 2mg (Strides Pharma UK Limited) PL 13606/0045 SNOMED Code: 18283311000001106 Batch No Expiry Date Pack Size [...]

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Pharmacy First myth busting series (#1)

This is the first of a series of articles to tackle some of the misconceptions around Pharmacy First. The articles will cover a variety of aspects of Pharmacy First and aims to myth bust, to increase understanding of the service. GPs cannot electronically refer patients for minor illness consultations as part of Pharmacy First. Wrong! [...]

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MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Trazodone Hydrochloride 50mg, 100mg Capsules & 50mg/5ml Oral Solution (Dawa Limited)

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Trazodone Hydrochloride 50mg, 100mg Capsules & 50mg/5ml Oral Solution (Dawa Limited) Drug alert number: EL (24)A/37 Date issued: 14 August 2024 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Trazodone Hydrochloride 50mg, 100mg Capsules & 50mg/5ml Oral Solution (Dawa Limited) Company [...]

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