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Medicine recalls, shortages and safety updates in the UK

MHRA medicines recalls and defect notifications with batch numbers, Serious Shortage Protocols, new approvals and Drug Safety Update — updated daily, automatically. Last updated: 27 Sep 2026 13:39.

All Recalls and defects2 Serious shortages (SSP)2 New approvals1 Drug Safety Update1
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Sources: we track changes based on information published by the MHRA — medicines recalls and defect notifications, Drug Safety Update and approval announcements — and the Serious Shortage Protocols published by the NHS Business Services Authority. The UK is outside the EU, so European Commission decisions are not listed here.

11 May 2026Monday 11 May 2026

open day ◀ ▶ 1 event · 1 important
Drug Safety Update Finasteride and Dutasteride
The MHRA has reviewed the evidence for finasteride and dutasteride and the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours and has recommended further measures to minimise this risk.
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29 Apr 2024Monday 29 April 2024

open day ◀ ▶ 1 event · 1 important
Drug Safety Update Finasteride
A patient alert card is being introduced for men taking finasteride to help raise awareness of the risk of psychiatric side effects and sexual dysfunction, including the potential for sexual dysfuncti…
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In total 2 events.