Document type: drug_safety_update
There are 770 pages with document type ‘drug_safety_update’ in the GOV.UK search index.
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| Type | Group |
|---|---|
| User journey | thing |
| Email document type | other |
| Government document type | other |
| Content Purpose Subgroup | updates_and_alerts |
| Content Purpose Supergroup | news_and_communications |
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- Topical testosterone (Testogel): risk of harm to children following accidental exposure
- Xaqua (metolazone) 5mg tablets: exercise caution when switching patients between metolazone preparations
- COVID-19 vaccines and medicines: updates for January 2023
- Over-the-counter painkillers containing codeine or dihydrocodeine
- Letters and medicine recalls sent to healthcare professionals in December 2022
- Quinine: not to be used routinely for nocturnal leg cramps
- Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Systems: report adverse incidents on a Yellow Card
- Valproate: reminder of current Pregnancy Prevention Programme requirements; information on new safety measures to be introduced in the coming months
- Paracetamol: updated dosing for children to be introduced
- Off-label or unlicensed use of medicines: prescribers’ responsibilities