The UKHSA, in conjunction with the MHRA, has issued guidance warning that certain medications, including insulin and metformin, carry increased risks of dehydration or overheating during heat events.
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Updated May 26
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The UKHSA, in conjunction with the MHRA, has issued guidance warning that certain medications, including insulin and metformin, carry increased risks of dehydration or overheating during heat events.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pharmacists at Hayat Pharmacy warn about the degradation of medication due to high temperatures, involving Christopher Ford.Sub-event
Specific guidance issued regarding how certain medications interact with the body during extreme heat.1 source
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The entities involved
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UK Health Security Agency
UK health agency
Related events
- Operational response underway in England following UKHSA alerts on heat-related mortality and the launch of relief packs for vulnerable customers.
- Met Office forecasts rising temperatures leading to health alerts in the East Midlands region of England.
- Health agency alerts were prompted by weather conditions and temperature peaks in the Greater Manchester region on May 26, 2026.