As a result of the changes in the legislation on medical devices, the FAMHP has set up a web portal in order to facilitate registration. The transition period ends on 17th June 2018. From then on, all the operators that fail to register will no longer be able to legally carry out their activities.

The company Kela Pharma has indicated that, due to production issues, its Maniprex® 250 mg coated tablets and Maniprex® 500 mg film-coated tablets will be unavailable for an indefinite period once current stocks have been exhausted. The stock of Maniprex® 500 mg has already been exhausted, and Kela Pharma predicts, based on normal circumstances, that the stock of Maniprex® 250 mg will be exhausted by June 2018.

EMA recommends immediate suspension and recall of multiple sclerosis medicine Zinbryta on basis of evidence indicating risk of serious inflammatory brain disorders.