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A list of letters sent to healthcare professionals in November 2009, to inform of new safety information and advice.
| Date issued | Product | Safety information |
|---|---|---|
| 6 November 2009 | Abraxane (paclitaxel) |
Voluntary recall - precautionary action due to particulate matter observed in a number of vials Letter for pharmacists Letter for oncologists |
| 7 November 2009 | MabThera (rituximab) (55Kb) |
A third case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving MabThera. |
| 30 November 2009 | alli (orlistat) (730Kb) |
Warnings on oxalate nephropathy, interaction with levothyroxine, and interaction with antiepileptic drugs |
