What's new in October 2011

New for October

• 27 Oct 2011 | Reclassifcation FAQs
  

  This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the reclassification of medicines.

• 27 Oct 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Aquarius haemofiltration device manufactured by NIKKISO Europe GmbH (MDA/2011/100)
  

  This Medical Device Alert has been issued as the manufacturer has received reports of broken or damaged wheels on aquarius haemofiltration devices.

• 26 Oct 2011 | Class 1 Drug Alert (Action now – including out of hours): Eli Lilly and Co Ltd - Xigris 5 mg and 20 mg - EL (11)A/25
  

  Eli Lilly has informed us that all distributed stock of Xigris is being recalled following following new clinical trial findings which show a lack of efficacy and call into question the risk-benefit profile of the product.

• 26 Oct 2011 | Press release: Medicines consolidation consultation paves the way for regulatory excellence
  

  The MHRA yesterday launched a formal public consultation on the consolidation of UK medicines legislation.

• 26 Oct 2011 | Press release: Regulator warns against purchasing all HIV and non-compliant self-test kits over the internet
  

  Non-compliant home test kits being bought over the internet to diagnose HIV and other sexually transmitted infections could be giving users inaccurate results, the MHRA has warned today.
  

• 26 Oct 2011 | One Liners issue 89 - October 2011: Wheelchair use
  

  This edition highlights common issues that have been encountered with wheelchair use and provides guidance on preventing problems in the future.

• 25 Oct 2011 | Company-led drug recall: Advagraf (Tacrolimus) Prolonged Release Hard Capsules 0.5mg - Astellas Pharma Ltd - CLDA(11)A/17
  

  Specific batches from one bulk capsule batch of this product are being recalled due to an out of specification result for in vitro dissolution during a stability study.

• 21 Oct 2011 | Class 1 Drug Alert (Action now – including out of hours): Baxter Healthcare - Preflucel Vaccine - EL (11)A/24 Rev 1
  

  This updated Drug Alert, EL (11)A/24 Rev 1, replaces the original alert issued earlier today. Baxter Healthcare has now informed us that an additional affected batch with the batch number VNV5L010A has been identified in Northern Ireland only.

• 21 Oct 2011 | Class 1 Drug Alert (Action now – including out of hours): Baxter Healthcare - Preflucel Vaccine - EL (11)A/24
  

  Baxter Healthcare is recalling all remaining stock of a batch of Preflucel Vaccine. The action is being taken as a precautionary measure because of a higher than expected frequency of reports of adverse reactions following administration of this batch.

• 15 Oct 2011 | Project to consolidate and review UK medicines legislation
  

  This page gives information about the project to consolidate and review UK medicines legislation.