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MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year
As many people consider lifestyle changes at the start of the year, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate.
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Keep the warmth, lose the risk: MHRA and National Fire Chiefs Council issue winter emollient safety warning
As colder weather arrives, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are urging the public to be aware of fire risks linked to emollient skin creams.
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How medicines affect gut bacteria could inform safer, more effective use
Understanding gut microbiome interactions with medicines could help explain differences in how people respond to treatment and build on existing medicine safety knowledge to support safer, more effective prescribing in the future.
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MHRA approves lenacapavir for the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of lenacapavir under close review.
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MHRA seeks input on AI regulation at ‘pivotal moment’ for healthcare
National Commission is seeking evidence to shape regulation of AI in healthcare and support the UK’s ambition for a world-leading, AI-enabled NHS
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MHRA updates guidance on the Health Institution Exemption to support safe use of medical devices
Updated MHRA guidance will help health institutions, such as NHS Trusts and Boards, safely design and make general medical devices for patients.
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