Document type: drug_safety_update
There are 855 pages with document type ‘drug_safety_update’ in the GOV.UK search index.
Rendering apps
This document type is rendered by:
Supertypes
| 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 |
Content schemas
This document type is allowed by the schema:
Example pages
- Rybelsus ® (semaglutide tablets): transition to new formulation and risk of medication error
- Mesalazine and idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Topiramate (Topamax): introduction of new safety measures, including a Pregnancy Prevention Programme
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate
- GLP-1 receptor agonists: reminder of the potential side effects and to be aware of the potential for misuse
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: reminder of the risk of disabling and potentially long-lasting or irreversible side effects
- Short-acting beta 2 agonists (SABA) (salbutamol and terbutaline): reminder of the risks from overuse in asthma and to be aware of changes in the SABA prescribing guidelines
- Quinine: not to be used routinely for nocturnal leg cramps
- Emollients and risk of severe and fatal burns: new resources available
- Citalopram and escitalopram: QT interval prolongation