EU consumers will lose access to a generic version of Reckitt’s Nurofen Rapid 400 mg soft capsules (ibuprofen) after safety concerns led the European Commission to take action.
European Commission Orders EU-Wide Suspension For Ibuprofen Generic
A generic of Reckitt’s Nurofen Rapid can no longer be sold in the EU following a decision by the European Commission.
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