tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Commission on Human Medicines (CHM)2024-10-30T12:35:17+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/professor-sir-munir-pirmohamed-appointed-chair-of-chm-for-another-four-years-as-three-commissioners-reappointed2024-10-30T12:35:17+00:00Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed appointed chair of CHM for another four years as three commissioners reappointedThe appointment will involve a time commitment of 33 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £500 per attendance and preparation for meetings.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nine-new-commissioners-appointed-to-the-commission-on-human-medicines2022-07-28T09:38:00+01:00Nine new commissioners appointed to the Commission on Human MedicinesNine new commissioners have been appointed to the Commission on Human Medicines to serve for four years, in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/life-saving-adrenaline-auto-injectors-could-become-available-in-public-places2021-11-11T14:59:00+00:00Life-saving adrenaline auto-injectors could become available in public placesThe chance for adults and children suffering from life-threatening allergic reactions to get life-saving shots of adrenaline in public places, such as restaurants and entertainment venues, has come a step closer as a result �tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chair-of-the-commission-on-human-medicines2021-02-12T13:00:04+00:00New Chair of the Commission on Human MedicinesProfessor Sir Munir Pirmohamed has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care as Chair of the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/commission-on-human-medicines-advice-on-ibuprofen-and-coronavirus-covid-192020-04-14T17:16:58+01:00Commission on Human Medicines advice on ibuprofen and coronavirus (COVID-19)Expert Working Group concludes there is currently insufficient evidence to establish a link between use of ibuprofen and susceptibility to contracting COVID-19 or the worsening of its symptoms.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/independent-expert-working-group-finds-totality-of-scientific-evidence-does-not-support-a-causal-association-between-the-use-of-hormone-pregnancy-test2017-11-15T11:20:36+00:00Independent Expert Working Group finds totality of scientific evidence does not support a causal association between the use of hormone pregnancy tests and birth defectsAn Expert Working Group (EWG) of the UK’s Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has published their report on the use of hormone pregnancy tests (HPTs) and adverse effects relating to pregnancy including possible birth defects.