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New measures to crack down on cowboy cosmetic procedures will be introduced by the government.
New jobs to strengthen innovation, safety and smarter regulation across the UK health and life sciences sector.
Due to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning of intravenous lines.
Statement of Policy Intent sets out initial thinking on a new Early Access service to help patients benefit sooner from innovative medical devices that address unmet clinical needs.
The approval is supported by a study involving 453 adults with advanced platinum-resistant cancers of the ovary, fallopian tubes and the peritoneum that were FRα positive
New genetic therapy approved for SOD1-ALS brings targeted treatment option to patients in the UK
A new regional centre to promote Yellow Card reporting has been launched in Belfast today.
As the UK enters the heart of summer – with temperatures rising and families holidaying – the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reinforcing essential safety advice for anyone using medicines or medical devices.…
New regulations effective today will make it faster and easier for cutting-edge cancer treatments and personalised gene therapies to be made right where patients are treated.
The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices - designed to modernise regulation
The regulator ensures that the highest standards in forensic science are met across the criminal justice system.
New plans to address the presence of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in rivers and streams across the UK have been unveiled today
Ensuring the seasonal flu vaccine is ready, safe and effective involves months of international planning, testing and collaboration
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2024–25 Annual Report and Accounts, and accompanying Impact Report.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 18 July 2025, approved adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray (EURneffy) to be used for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis.…
Two board members have been reappointed for two years, while three others have had their term extended by a year.
A new world-leading biosecurity centre in Essex will protect the UK from emerging public health threats and boost economic growth.
The government has today (Wednesday 16 July) launched a bold new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship Industrial Strategy.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 15 July 2025, approved sebetralstat (Ekterly) for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older. …
Trade win unlocks £250 million in exports for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam.
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