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From: Professor Stephen Powis, Professor Gillian Leng, Dr June Raine

Issue date: 14-Apr-2020 17:15:36

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Action category: Important information for immediate action

Title: Ibuprofen and coronavirus (COVID-19)

Broadcast content:

The Commission on Human Medicines’ Expert Working Group on coronavirus (COVID-19) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to establish a link between use of ibuprofen, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and contracting or worsening of COVID-19.

The attached alert provides further information.



Additional information: NHS England Regional Offices: please cascade to Community Pharmacy, Dental, Optometry and any GP Practices not registered with CAS.

Alert reference: CEM/CMO/2020/017

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