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The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) program is designed to accelerate the development of cost-effective medical devices and their integration in to the UK market.
The pilot phase of a new pathway supporting innovative technologies and…
The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) program is designed to…
We are offering the following opportunities for patients and the public to…
How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Patients can be reassured that Fluenz nasal spray vaccines remain safe and effective when used within the revised expiry dates.
AstraZeneca UK Ltd. has informed the MHRA of an issue related to the expiry dates for certain batches of Fluenz Tetra. This recall provides further advice on the safe use of the product up to the amended expiry date.
List of Field Safety Notices (FSNs) from 20 to 24 November 2023
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) seized hundreds of thousands of doses of suspected illegally traded medicines, including powerful prescription-only medicines, …
Other effective medicines are available for epilepsy and bipolar disorder and valproate should only be used if these don’t work or aren’t suitable for an individual patient
The MHRA is asking organisations to put a plan in place to implement new regulatory measures for sodium valproate, valproic acid and valproate semisodium (valproate). This follows a comprehensive review of safety data, advic…
Information about the risks of taking valproate medicines during pregnancy.
These reports explain our assessment of the scientific evidence used to lead to regulatory decisions on the safety of medicines or medicines classes.
Public Assessment Report of review of valproate safety data and expert advice on management of risks.
Good clinical practice (GCP) referrals received by the MHRA for 2011 to 2020.
Collection of information and guidance for patients and for healthcare professionals on the reproductive risks of valproate and new safety measures introduced to reduce these risks.
MHRA tells patients and healthcare professionals to stop using affected gels and retailers told to withdraw affected products.
Specific batches of carbomer gel are being recalled as a precaution due to possible microbiological contamination.
Monthly PDF editions of the Drug Safety Update newsletter from MHRA and its independent advisor, the Commission on Human Medicines
Falsified, potentially harmful Ozempic▼ and Saxenda products have been found in the UK.
There is a risk of harmful drug interactions with the ritonavir component of the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid▼ due to its inhibition of the enzyme CYP3A, which metabolises many commonly used drugs. Prescribers should obtain a…
Healthcare professionals should be vigilant for suspected adverse reactions and safety concerns associated with e-cigarettes and e-liquids, commonly known as vapes. Please report adverse reactions to the Yellow Card scheme a…
A summary of recent letters and notifications sent to healthcare professionals about medicines.
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