23.07.2025
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Information for marketing authorisation holders: current information on submission for step 3
Active substance: various
Information for marketing authorisation holders: Current information on submission for step 3
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27.06.2025
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Angusta (misoprostol for induction of labour): Reports of overdose and contraindicated use with labour already in progress
Active substance: misoprostol
Reminder of the authorisation-compliant application.
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23.06.2025
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Sodium oxybate: Review of use in alcohol dependence
Active substance: odium oxybate
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is starting to review medicines containing sodium oxybate.
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20.06.2025
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Finasteride- and dutasteride-containing medicines: suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Active substance: finasteride, Dutasteride
CMDh recommends measures to minimise risk of suicidal thoughts with finasteride and dutasteride medicines.
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03.06.2025
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Mysimba: potential long-term cardiovascular risk
Active substance: naltrexone, bupropion
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has finalised its review of Mysimba (naltrexone / bupropion), regarding the potential long-term cardiovascular risk (affecting the heart and blood circulation).
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23.05.2025
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Ipidacrine: review of efficacy in the authorised indications
Active substance: Ipidacrin
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is starting to review medicines containing ipidacrine.
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23.05.2025
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Azithromycin: re-evaluation of the benefits and risks
Active substance: azithromycin
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the EMA recommends changes with regard to the use of the antibiotic azithromycin.
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24.04.2025
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Direct Healthcare Professional Communication on Opzelura 15 mg/g cream: Important information regarding presence of particles in Opzelura cream
Active substance: Ruxolitinib phosphate
The company Incyte Biosciences Distribution B.V. informs about possible particles in Opzelura 15 mg/g cream, which may form during production from the active substance.
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22.04.2025
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Direct Healthcare Professional Communication (DHPC) on Livopan (Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen) 50 %/50 % gas for medical use, compressed: Risk of gas leakage and interruption of gas supply to patients when the flow rate is above 8 l/min
Active substance: Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen
The company Linde Sverige AB informs about a quality defect of the medicinal product Livopan when used with a Fir Tree connector for direct connection with O2/N2O breathing systems.
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21.03.2025
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Metamizole-containing medicinal products: risk of agranulocytosis - referral
Active substance: metamizole
With the publication of the European Commission's decision, the risk assessment procedure on the medicinal products containing metamizole has been completed.
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27.02.2025
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Direct Healthcare Professional Communication on Emblaveo 1.5 g/0.5 g powder for concentrate for solution for infusion: risk of cracked or broken vials
Active substance: Aztreonam, Avibactam
The company Pfizer Europe MA EEIG informs about the risk of broken or cracked glass vials of Emblaveo 1.5 g/0.5 g powder for concentrate for solution for infusion.
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17.02.2025
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Information letter on Kisqali 200 mg film tablets: change to storage conditions and shelf life
Active substance: ribociclib
The company Novartis Pharma GmbH informs about a change to storage condtions and shelf life of Kisqali 200 mg film tablets.
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07.02.2025
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Atomoxetine: New warnings about serotonin syndrome and homicidal thoughts
Active substance: atomoxetin
Update of the Summary of Product Characteristics and Package Leaflet following the European PSUR Single Assessment on atomoxetine.
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