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New figures show antibiotic prescriptions by GPs for common respiratory infections fell by 3% following the introduction of a national incentive scheme.

We have been made aware of an incident recently where an individual is claiming to be an MHRA staff member from the supplements area.

The first national study of its kind in England shows cancer patients have a 20% increased risk of suicide.

We are working with Bell, Sons & Cod to recall own-brand blackcurrant cough syrup due to possible mould.

Healthcare professionals in GP surgeries and the community will soon give advice on dementia risk to patients as part of the NHS Health Check.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is moving to Canary Wharf in June 2018.

Children in England are on track to consume around 4,800 cubes of sugar by the end of the year, more than double the maximum recommendation.

An update on the breast screening incident has today, Monday 4 June 2018, been published in Parliament.

Warmer weather forecasts for parts of England have prompted warnings to take care from Public Health England (PHE).

Public Health England (PHE) encourages local authorities to apply for funding support.

The UK government has announced that it will be committing over £30 million of funding to the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

A tool calculating the potential costs of air pollution will provide councils with further impetus to act and improve air quality.

Public Health England (PHE) publishes oral health survey of 5-year-olds 2017.

Public Health England is advising the public to ensure they have had 2 doses of MMR vaccine after outbreaks of measles are confirmed across England.

Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition is consulting on a draft review of saturated fats, recommending intake should not exceed 10% of daily calories.

People arrested as MHRA raid property with the assistance of Greater Manchester Police yesterday morning.

A couple from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, were sentenced at Northampton Crown Court yesterday for possession with intent to supply unlicensed medicinal products and Class C controlled drugs in the UK.

Many producers, importers and packagers need to register now to meet the Soft Drinks Industry Levy deadline of 30 April 2018.

The measures will give children living with alcoholic parents fast access to support and advice.

Analysis indicates trading in top strength 10mg Diazepam is down by 64% as MHRA and partners work hard to stop illegal diversion of medicines to the black market.

PHE's latest Change4Life campaign encourages parents to make healthy swaps to prevent 141 children a day having a tooth removed in hospital.

A UK case of Neisseria gonorrhoeae with high-level resistance to azithromycin and resistance to ceftriaxone has been acquired abroad.

Travellers advised to ensure they are up to date with measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine before travelling to Europe this Easter.

A report presenting annual data for Hepatitis C in North West England shows estimated 16,000 people remain undiagnosed.

Statement in response to CMDh announcement of new restrictions on the prescribing of valproate medicines (Epilim, Depakote and other generic brands).

PHE is consulting on an updated Nutrient Profiling Model, that differentiates which food and drink products can be advertised during children’s programming.

Buildings across the UK will be illuminated red to mark World TB day 2018.

New report shows water fluoridation helps reduce tooth decay and that there is no convincing evidence of adverse health effects.