UK

MHRA: Stop using non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to infection risk

The MHRA and UKHSA are advising the public not to use four specific non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to contamination with Burkholderia stabilis bacteria. These products have been withdrawn from sale, but may still be in homes, and are linked to 59 cases, including one death.

MHRA: Quetiapine Oral Suspension Recalled Due to Incorrect Active Ingredient

The MHRA has issued a recall for all batches of quetiapine oral suspension manufactured by Eaststone Limited due to an incorrect amount of the active ingredient, potentially leading to overdose. Approximately 166 bottles manufactured between October 2025 and January 2026 are affected. Patients are advised not to stop medication without consulting a healthcare professional.

MHRA Updates GLP-1 Guidance on Pancreatitis Risk

The MHRA has updated product information regarding the small risk of severe acute pancreatitis associated with GLP-1 medications. Healthcare professionals and patients are reminded to be alert to symptoms, and the MHRA is investigating genetic factors influencing this risk.

MHRA Updates Semaglutide Guidance on NAION Risk

The MHRA has updated its guidance for semaglutide prescribers and patients regarding the very rare risk of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). The update alerts healthcare professionals and patients to the symptoms and advises immediate medical attention if vision changes occur. This guidance follows three reports of NAION associated with semaglutide since 2018.

ICO Enforcement Actions

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published a list of its enforcement actions, including monetary penalties, prosecutions, and reprimands. This page serves as a central repository for these actions across various sectors.

ICO FOI Regulatory Actions

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has updated its Freedom of Information (FOI) regulatory actions page. This update includes new notices, recommendations, and practice guidance related to FOI compliance for public authorities in the UK.

ICO Recovers Fines and Issues Penalties to DPP Law, 23andMe, Capita

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has recovered fines and issued penalties to several organisations, including DPP Law, 23andMe, and Capita. The ICO details its formal debt recovery actions, which can lead to insolvency proceedings and director disqualifications for non-payment of fines.