What's new in January 2012

New for January

• 31 Jan 2012 | MHRA statement on polyurethane-coated breast implants
  

  Statement from an MHRA spokesperson on polyurethane-coated breast implants.

• 30 Jan 2012 | Types of breast implants
  

  A brief description of the types of implants that are available in the UK and those that are not.

• 30 Jan 2012 | General practice
  

  General practice staff use and manage a wide range of medicines and medical devices, and this page has been specifically adapted to their needs. It includes guidance, safety alerts and links to educational material to assist those working in general practice in the safe use and management of medicines and medical devices.

• 30 Jan 2012 | MHRA statement on metal-on-metal hip implants
  

  Details of the current situation for metal-on-metal hip implants and a statement from an MHRA spokesperson.

• 30 Jan 2012 | Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) breast implants update
  

  Women concerned about PIP breast implants can find all the latest NHS information on NHS Choices.

• 30 Jan 2012 | One Liners issue 91 - January 2012
  

  The aim of this edition is to highlight common issues that have been encountered and provides guidance on preventing problems in the future.

• 27 Jan 2012 | Consumers are advised not to take unlicensed Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) herbal remedies
  

  The MHRA has recently become aware that unlicensed herbal products containing butterbur (Petasites hybridus) are being marketed in the UK and is warning consumers about the risks associated with the use of these products.

• 26 Jan 2012 | Advertising complaint: Saturday Times magazine article on bimatoprost - November 2011
  

  A member of the public complained to the MHRA about an article on bimatoprost which was published in the Saturday Times magazine of 12 November 2011. The MHRA has issued advice for journalists on reporting to the public on medicines.

• 26 Jan 2012 | Advertising complaint: Homeopathic products in Holland and Barrett stores - November 2011
  

  The Nightingale Collaboration complained to the MHRA about point of sale advertising of Nelson’s homeopathic products in Holland and Barrett stores and on their website. The MHRA upheld the complaint.

• 26 Jan 2012 | Advertising complaint: Advertisement for bimatoprost to consumers - December 2011
  

  A member of the public complained to the MHRA about advertising for unlicensed use of bimatoprost on the frugaloo website. The MHRA upheld the complaint.