Regulatory Updates

The MHRA reports that delivering parenteral nutrition without a filter has caused adverse incidents, including a fatal embolism, urging filter use in all care settings.

Pharmacist Kim Tae‑yong of Seoul’s Smile Pharmacy was named top member in the 2026 OTC adverse‑event reporting activation event, marking his second consecutive win.

Daewoong Bio is redesigning packaging for its entire prescription line to improve visual identification and reduce compounding errors, aligning with the MFDS’s July push for safer drug labeling.

Yuhan Yanghang says it follows global bio‑ethics standards, using ICH guidelines and the Helsinki Declaration, and continuously monitors adverse events to protect trial participants.

The association named the implementation of ward‑dedicated pharmacists and activation of specialist pharmacist roles as key initiatives for the second half of the year, emphasizing their importance for preventing medication‑related safety incidents.

Health Canada alerts that Carestation 850 and 850C anesthesia systems may shut down unexpectedly if AC mains power is disconnected or lost.

Gentherm Medical reports overheating in 0.53% of devices, potentially causing shutdowns, but no harm reported.

Gentherm Medical reports that 0.53% of Blanketrol RII 115V and RIII 115V devices have overheated circuit boards, potentially causing shutdowns. No injuries reported; users may continue use with caution.

The MHRA's ninth MedSafety Week runs 4‑10 November 2024, encouraging public reporting of medication safety issues.

The Gyeonggi‑do Pharmaceutical Association sub‑chapter chairpersons council strongly opposes the Ministry of Health’s proposal to increase convenience‑store OTC safety medicines from 13 to 20 items, calling it a hasty policy that threatens public safety.

The Korean Pharmaceutical Association urges prioritizing secure patient‑institution data linkage rather than expanding private sector use of medical data, emphasizing safety and professional roles.

Health Canada reports that the UDI label for model p7924a13 incorrectly lists a 40‑inch surface, while the approved configuration is a 36‑inch surface, risking incompatible bed frame use.