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In this issue...
Drug safety advice
- Antiepileptics: adverse effects on bone
- Methylthioninium chloride (methylene blue): update on CNS toxicity with serotonergic drugs
Yellow Card Scheme update
- Human papillomavirus immunisation programme - safety update
Hot topics
- Off-label or unlicensed use of medicines: prescribers’ responsibilities
- Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children
Other information from the MHRA
- Patient Information Leaflet of the month: Proctofoam HC
- MHRA-NICE London study day for doctors in training
- New MHRA webpage resource for pharmacists
Drug Safety Update: Volume 2 Issue 9, April 2009 
