A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.

A retrospective observational study has indicated a possible association between valproate use by men around the time of conception and an increased…

Support this initiative to explore whether there is a genetic basis of side effects associated with direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and allopurinol.

A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.

Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment can harm the eyes if used on the face. Do not prescribe these ointments for use…

A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.

Topiramate is now contraindicated in pregnancy and in women of childbearing potential unless the conditions of a Pregnancy Prevention Programme are fulfilled.…

Taking warfarin and tramadol together can cause harmful drug interactions, which can raise the International Normalised Ratio (INR), and result in severe…

A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines and medical devices.

Topical steroid products are safe and highly effective treatments for the management of a wide range of inflammatory skin diseases but have…