What is a medicinal product? The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issue guidance on cosmetics, medicines and all products in between. This is updated regularly. The status of borderline medicinal products is mostly determined in [...]
The EWG will undertake a comprehensive independent scientific review of all available evidence on the use of opioid medicines in the UK,. This group will draw on best practice internationally. The aim is to make sure the [...]
The MHRA have issued new guidance on Cannabidiol. This week sees a new issue of the very useful MHRA’s ‘Guide to what is a Medicinal Product’. This is a primary document for products that fall within the borderline area. [...]
With no formal release date or a timescale, the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is believed to be initiating a review of over-the-counter (OTC) stimulant laxatives, following ‘concerns’ over their use by people with eating disorders. The [...]
Cannabis Claims - Tread with Care? Cannabis/Cannabis sativa persists as a headline news item. Cannabis oil, cannabinoid oil, hemp oil are terms used interchangeably and confusion prevails. The regulatory status and claims vary dependent on whether it’s a [...]
