The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued advice for people who use insulin or are prescribed metformin as the UK's amber heat health alert is extended

Important alert issued to anyone taking these medications across the UK

The alert means it is likely there will be a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

The Met Office and the British Red Cross said everyone shown 'know the signs'

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has shared guidance on how extreme heat such as that the UK is currently experiencing can affect your medication

The UK Health Security Agency has extended its amber heat-health alert

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued advice for people who use insulin or are prescribed metformin as the UK's amber heat health alert is extended

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