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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is a UK government agency responsible for ensuring that medicines, medical devices, and blood components for transfusion meet applicable standards of safety, quality, and efficacy.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Monday, 02 February 2026
By Julia Vitarello ...
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Updated product information for healthcare professionals and patients regarding the small risk of severe acute pancreatitis in patients taking GLP-1s...
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Batches of quetiapine oral suspension from Eaststone Limited are being recalled due to the active content being twice the amount it should be. Patient...
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
New online resources will help the public, parents, carers and health, social care and education professionals understand what safe, effective digital...
Monday, 26 January 2026
The Access Consortium?— comprising regulatory authorities from the UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore and Switzerland?— works together to streamline reg...
Monday, 26 January 2026
Nearly 20 million doses of potentially dangerous medicines prevented from reaching the public ...
Thursday, 22 January 2026
The updated safety measures will strengthen the MHRA’s ability to monitor safe prescribing while supporting patient access to treatment across all age...
Monday, 19 January 2026
Study confirms vaccine being used in global efforts to achieve and sustain polio eradication is successfully interrupting polio outbreaks whilst minim...
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet....
Friday, 16 January 2026
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved a maximum dose of up to 7.2mg per week of semaglutide (Wegovy) on 6 January 20...
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
The MHRA is now setting out the next phase of reforms for 2026, aimed at helping patients access new cutting-edge treatments more quickly and boosting...
Thursday, 08 January 2026
Updated product information and packaging will help patients better understand the risks of dependency, addiction, and withdrawal with these medicines...
Thursday, 08 January 2026
As medicines and medical technologies become more complex, there are exciting opportunities to further strengthen our safety monitoring systems....
Wednesday, 07 January 2026
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of Nirogacestat hydrobromide under close review. ...
Monday, 05 January 2026
In this new role, Professor George will lead the Agency’s science strategy and will oversee the MHRA’s scientific, research and innovation activities....
Friday, 02 January 2026
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of zapomeran under close review....
Monday, 29 December 2025
As many people consider lifestyle changes at the start of the year, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the publi...
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
As colder weather arrives, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are urging the p...
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Understanding gut microbiome interactions with medicines could help explain differences in how people respond to treatment and build on existing medic...
Monday, 22 December 2025
As the cold weather sets in and coughs and colds become more common, the MHRA is reminding people that small, everyday choices can make a big differen...
Friday, 19 December 2025
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of lenacapavir under close review....
Thursday, 18 December 2025
National Commission is seeking evidence to shape regulation of AI in healthcare and support the UK’s ambition for a world-leading, AI-enabled NHS ...
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Updated MHRA guidance will help health institutions, such as NHS Trusts and Boards, safely design and make general medical devices for patients....
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Exploring the MHRA's transformational impact on access, experience, and outcomes....
Monday, 15 December 2025
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of depemokimab under close review....
Monday, 15 December 2025
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of fluticasone propionate under close review.?...
Monday, 15 December 2025
This holiday season, the MHRA is reminding people that some common festive foods can interact with medicines, altering how well they work or increasin...
Monday, 15 December 2025
Professor Benger’s leadership comes at a pivotal time as the MHRA and NICE deepen collaboration...
Friday, 12 December 2025
Patients in the UK and Singapore could gain faster access to cutting-edge healthcare innovations under a new partnership bringing two globally respect...
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Professor Anthony Harnden has congratulated the trio of Agency board members on the extension of their appointments....
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Veterinary Medicines Directorate Recruitment for an AMR Surveillance Manager
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Veterinary Medicines Directorate Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs – SPC update
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs New members appointed to ACMD