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European Medicines Agency (EMA) update on metformin N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurities
Information type:
Media and commentaries
Source:
European Medicines Agency
Specialities:
Cancers | Diabetes
Summary
EMA has confirmed that levels of NDMA in affected non-EU metformin are low and within or below the range that people can be exposed to from other sources e.g. certain foods/water. Authorities in the EU are in the process of working with companies and will provide further updates
UKMi comment
The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory (MHRA) have also issued a similar statement
Related links:
MHRA