Medicines safety update ⚠️ Warnings are being strengthened on some medicines used for pain, anxiety and insomnia, including gabapentinoids, benzodiazepines and z-drugs. Updated packaging will now state: “May cause addiction, dependence, and withdrawal reactions.” 💬 If you have questions about your medicine, speak to a healthcare professional, and report any suspected side effects via our Yellow Card scheme. Read more details here: https://bit.ly/4qKatQ2 | Medicines & Healthcare products Regulat

A clinical trial into puberty blockers for children who question their gender has been paused after the medicines regulator raised safety concerns. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency will now discuss its concerns with King’s College London which is leading the trial. The pause comes after legal action was launched after politicians and public figures including Harry Potter author JK Rowling expressed their opposition. The writer described the trial as “an unethical experimen