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In this issue:
Drug safety advice
- Hormonal contraceptives: cervical cancer - latest evidence
- Combined hormonal contraceptives: venous thromboembolism - update
- Cyproterone acetate with ethinylestradiol (co-cyprindiol): recommended duration of use
- Carbamazepine: genetic testing in some Asian populations
Yellow Card scheme update
- New addition to the Yellow Card scheme - the online reporting form
Hot topic
- Advising patients about safe use of herbal medicines - new help available
Stop Press
- Updated advice - Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children
- Combined oral contraceptives: prevention of ovarian cancer
- Antidepressants: suicidal thoughts and behaviour - summary report
- Clove oil: life-threatening reactions on overdose
Other information from the MHRA
- Patient Information Leaflet of the month
- Regulation of unlicensed medicines: informal consultation
Drug Safety Update: Volume 1, Issue 9, April 2008 
