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MHRA to streamline clinical trial approvals in biggest overhaul of trial regulation in 20 years
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The legislative changes will help to make the UK one of the best countries in the world to conduct clinical research for patients and researchers.
MHRA trialling pioneering stem cell robot that could transform the availability of life-saving cell therapies
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The MHRA’s UK Stem Cell Bank is one of only two places in the world to test this technology.
MHRA to receive £10m from HM Treasury to fast-track patient access to cutting-edge medical products
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HM Treasury has announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will receive £10 million to help bring innovative new medicines and medical technologies to UK patients more quickly.
Following a comprehensive scientific safety review of the latest available data on the safety of pholcodine, together with advice from the independent Commission on Human Medicines, it has been concluded that the potential risks outweigh the benefits for these products.
Following advice from the Commission on Human Medicines, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reclassified Cialis Together so that it can now be made available for purchase over the counter, without a prescription.
Three members of an organised criminal gang were sentenced today (13 March 2023) at Stoke Crown Court to jail after pleading guilty to offences relating to the illegal sale of more than three million doses of prescription-only and unlicensed medicines, including controlled drugs, valued at £3.7m.
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