18 January 2019 · An overview of the five versions of adalimumab currently available in the UK. These article focuses on the differences in excipients and in particular the…
29 March 2019 · All licensed oral contraceptives currently available on prescription contain lactose. This Medicines Q&A lists lactose-free, non-oral alternatives.
19 July 2019 · Excipients are used in the manufacture of medicines for various purposes and may be derived from animals. It may not be obvious from the Summary…
13 December 2019 · Ethanol is included as an excipient in many commonly prescribed inhalers, including some licensed for use in children. Patients may have ethical, religious or cultural…
24 February 2020 · This Medicines Q&A provides a summary of the currently available HRT preparations that contain lactose and suggests options for lactose-free alternatives.
24 February 2020 · This Medicines Q&A discusses the types of lactose intolerance people may suffer from, how to determine the lactose content of medicines, and what factors healthcare…
28 September 2020 · This updated Medicines Q&A includes a table which gives details of oral, single active constituent, antihistamine preparations that have lactose free formulations.
16 October 2020 · Peanut and soya belong to the same plant family, so there is concern about cross-sensitivity. This Medicines Q&A (updated April 2020) discusses the issues to…
26 October 2020 · Quality and Risk Management Group Pharmaceutical excipients are constituents of a medicine that are not used for their direct therapeutic action, but to aid the…