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MHRA guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are producing guidance and information for industry, healthcare professionals and patients covering the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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MHRA response statement to IMMDS Review report publication
Today’s publication of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review is of profound importance for the MHRA, since the safety of the public is our first priority.
Press release
Don’t rely on temperature screening products for detection of coronavirus (COVID-19), says MHRA
Warning that thermal cameras and other such “temperature screening” products, some of which make direct claims to screen for COVID-19, are not a reliable way to detect if people have the virus.
Guidance
How tests and testing kits for coronavirus (COVID-19) work
The different types of tests and testing kits for COVID-19, and the specifications for manufacturers.
Press release
MHRA suspends recruitment to COVID-19 hydroxychloroquine trials
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has instructed UK clinical trialists using hydroxychloroquine to treat or prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) to suspend recruitment of further participants.
News story
Action taken to halt sales of fingerprick coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody testing kits
Anyone supplying these types of tests should temporarily stop this service.
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What the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency does
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK.
MHRA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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- How should we engage and involve patients and the public in our work
- MHRA consultation on EU exit no-deal legislative proposals
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- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency spending over £25,000: 2019 to 2020
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Senior Officials' expenses from October to December 2018
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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
Please get in touch with us by phone or email during the coronavirus (COVID-19) response period.
In line with the Government’s advice, our building at 10 South Colonnade closed at 5pm on Friday 27 March.
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
For out of hours emergency calls on COVID-19 and regulatory flexibilities queries please call 020 3080 6725 between 9am to 5pm.
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