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The home of Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency on GOV.UK. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
When entering the UK, you need to prove your medicine is prescribed to you if it contains a controlled drug - find out what proof you need to get.
Report a problem ('adverse incident') with a medical device or medicine to MHRA using the Yellow Card Scheme
Check the veterinary product information database to find out if a medicine is safe to use on your pet or has been removed from sale
Check if someone selling medicines online in Northern Ireland is allowed to do so by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
The home of Veterinary Medicines Directorate on GOV.UK. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) protects animal health, public health and the environment.
This is a collection of veterinary medicines guidance which have been created as a guide for the Veterinary Medicines Regulations.…
The home of Commission on Human Medicines on GOV.UK. The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) advises ministers on the safety, efficacy and quality of medicinal products.
Check if an online retailer that sells pet medicines is on the Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s accredited internet retailer scheme (AIRS)…
Information on herbal medicines, how to apply for a traditional herbal registration (THR), banned or restricted herbal ingredients, homeopathic medicines and fees.
Who you should contact if a pet or other animal or human has an unexpected reaction to a veterinary medicine or a problem with a microchip
The CMU is part of the Medicine, Pharmacy and Industry Group of DHSC which looks at supply and procurement in hospitals.
Legal requirements referred to Article 8(1), Point (B) of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations, as amended.
Information on clinical trials for medicines, how to apply for authorisation in the UK, how to manage your authorisation, reporting safety issues and details about the MHRA phase I accreditation scheme.
Search for information about medicines including patient information leaflets (PILs), details on how the medicine can be used (SmPCs) and scientific reports (PARs).
Information and documents on Public Health England’s review of the evidence for dependence on, and withdrawal from, prescribed medicines.
Guidance for healthcare professionals on managing specific medicines and medical devices and using them safely.…
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
The Secretary of State for Health is seeking to appoint a chair to the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM).
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