Raised concerns after increase in sudden overdoses among people using heroin in Scotland
To view and/or download the overdose alert resource – CLICK HERE There is concern about clusters of drug…
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Nitazenes: SDF Launch Alert and Information Resources for People at Risk of Overdose
Scottish Drugs Forum has worked with service providers and other stakeholders to develop information resources for people at…
New drugs trend raises concern
24 January 2023 Public Health Scotland has today issued an alert concerning the availability of synthetic opioids in…
Naloxone kit may have no needles – check your kit
10 November 2022 Prenoxad injectable naloxone kits may be incomplete. The UK Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA)…
Disruption of supply of water for injection in Scotland – what people need to know
14 September 2022 26 October Update: There continues to be a supply issue with 5ml plastic ampoules of…
Alert: Wound botulism outbreak among people who inject drugs in Scotland
Four cases of wound botulism have recently been identified in Scotland. In total, there have been 3 confirmed…
Hospitalisation and deaths linked to the consumption of 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP)
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has issued an alert to NHS colleagues regarding recent hospitalisations and deaths reported…