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Five new commissioners appointed to the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM)
The CHM provides independent expert advice to ministers on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines.

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MHRA welcomes sentencing after fraud convictions over falsely certified medical devices
Following convictions related to falsely certified medical devices, the MHRA has welcomed the sentencing in a long-running enforcement investigation.

— Press release
MHRA approves lurbinectedin for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
As with all licensed medicines, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of lurbinectedin under close review.

— Press release
Funding opportunity launched to strengthen UK regulatory science and support healthcare innovation
Four new centres of excellence will bring together expertise across academia, industry, healthcare and regulation to keep pace with advances in healthcare and life sciences

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MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists
A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.

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MHRA and Malaysia strengthen partnership on healthcare innovation and research
The MHRA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory collaboration with Malaysia following high-level discussions in Kuala Lumpur.

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK.
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10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
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020 3080 6000
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020 3118 9803
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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MHRA10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
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