Press release: Expert committee recommends trial period to test babies for SCID
UK NSC review calls for trial period to gather more evidence on whether testing for rare-inherited condition should be introduced. read more
Public Health
Press release: New research shows desperate dieters in danger – the secret world of online slimming pills
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is working in partnership with Slimming World as part of the Agency’s wider #FakeMeds Campaign to encourage those wanting to lose weight to turn to safe, legitimate and appropriate routes. read more
Press release: MHRA reclassifies Viagra Connect tablets to a Pharmacy medicine
Following consultation and advice from the Commission on Human Medicines, MHRA is reclassifying Viagra Connect from POM to P. read more
Press release: Men and women asked not to miss out on bowel screening
New Public Health England (PHE) report shows a decline in men and women having home cancer test. read more
Press release: Help make medicines safer by reporting suspected side effects: MHRA launches campaign
The Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a social media campaign to promote reporting of suspected side effects from over-the-counter medicines. read more