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Vimseltinib (romvimza) approved for use in adults to treat tenosynovial giant cell tumours
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of vimseltinib (romvizma) under close review.

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You've got the grades, but don't pass on your health
Medicines and medical devices regulator issues health advice for teens off to university.

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MHRA reaffirms the safety of childhood vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases

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MHRA advises quarantine of medical devices supplied without appropriate conformity markings
The MHRA has become aware of a number of medical devices being supplied on the UK market that do not comply with the requirements of the UK Medical Device Regulations or with the EU Medical Devices Regulation.

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UK first in Europe to authorise orforglipron for weight management and type 2 diabetes
As with all GLP-1 receptor agonists, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of orforglipron under close review.

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Taking medication this summer? What you need to know about sun and heat exposure
Some medicines can make you more sensitive to the sun or increase the risk of dehydration without you realising it. The MHRA is encouraging people to know the risks and stay protected this summer.

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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
Telephone
020 3080 6000
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020 3118 9803
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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E14 4PU
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