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Drug Safety Update — United Kingdom

MHRA medicines recalls and defect notifications with batch numbers, Serious Shortage Protocols, new approvals and Drug Safety Update — updated daily, automatically. Last updated: 27 Sep 2026 13:39.

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Sources: we track changes based on information published by the MHRA — medicines recalls and defect notifications, Drug Safety Update and approval announcements — and the Serious Shortage Protocols published by the NHS Business Services Authority. The UK is outside the EU, so European Commission decisions are not listed here.

15 Jul 2026Wednesday 15 July 2026

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Drug Safety Update Botulinum toxin type A products
Cases of iatrogenic botulism have been reported following the therapeutic or cosmetic use of botulinum toxin containing products where the toxin’s effect extends beyond the area of treatment. Patients…
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16 Jun 2026Tuesday 16 June 2026

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Drug Safety Update ACE
Healthcare professionals should be aware of the potential for delayed onset of angioedema and the distinction between bradykinin- and histamine-mediated cases, as treatment strategies differ significa…
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20 May 2026Wednesday 20 May 2026

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Drug Safety Update Amiodarone
Amiodarone has been associated with serious and potentially life-threatening side effects, particularly of the lung, liver, and thyroid gland. We remind healthcare professionals that patients should b…
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11 May 2026Monday 11 May 2026

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Drug Safety Update Finasteride and Dutasteride
The MHRA has reviewed the evidence for finasteride and dutasteride and the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours and has recommended further measures to minimise this risk.
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30 Apr 2026Thursday 30 April 2026

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There have been reports of worsening nasal congestion (rebound congestion) when the effects of nasal decongestant sprays or drops containing xylometazoline hydrochloride and oxymetazoline hydrochlorid…
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In total 59 events in this category.