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You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.
Three men have been sentenced to a total of three years at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty to the illegal sale and supply online of prescription-only medicines and controlled Class B and Class C drugs with a street value...
How the MHRA makes decisions on what is a medicinal product (borderline products).
Scope of the review of the evidence for dependence on, and withdrawal from, prescribed medicines.
A series of indicators to inform safer prescribing practice to help pharmacists, clinicians and patients review prescribed medication and prevent harm.
These reports explain our assessment of the scientific evidence used to lead to regulatory decisions on the safety of medicines or medicines classes.
Falsified, potentially harmful Ozempic▼ and Saxenda products have been found in the UK.
An investigation by the Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has led to charges being brought against five people from the Wolverhampton area for the illegal supply of prescription-only medicines and controlled drugs.
Guidance for manufacturers and distributors of premixtures and feedingstuffs containing veterinary medicines or specified feed additives.
People are urged to seek advice from healthcare professionals if they feel they have become dependent on or addicted to codeine linctus.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
Covering thalidomide, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide: temporary guidance for pregnancy prevention arrangements for patients taking them during COVID-19
An overview of the process including submitting or fast-tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Guidance for UK wholesalers and manufacturers on how to import human medicines including unlicensed medicines, how to apply for a licence and how much it costs.
How to apply for, update and cancel licences for the manufacture, import and wholesale of human and veterinary medicines.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Explains changes to drug driving law and the guidance available for healthcare professionals and users of prescription medicine.
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