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Medicines

New valproate safety materials released by MHRA

Updated regulatory measures are now in place to reduce the known harms from valproate.

09 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

Cytisine approved for smoking cessation

The MHRA has also approved the nicotine-free prescription treatment for the reduction of nicotine cravings.

26 Jan 2024 , 2 Min Article

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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

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Cardiovascular diseases

Pharmacists shown to optimise oral anticoagulant use

Pharmacist-led interventions improve oral anticoagulation use in atrial fibrillation patients, according to a new study.

08 Jan 2024 , 2 Min Article