Expert advisory groups and panels of experts: New members sought
New members are currently being sought for the expert advisory groups and panels of experts of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission.
View ArticleUpdate on impersonation of MHRA staff
Following our alert of 23 May 2014 we have received further reports of telephone calls made to companies by this caller. We ask that companies remain vigilant and don’t hesitate to check with our...
View ArticleResponse to the Scientific Review of NIBSC chaired by Professor Sir Patrick...
The ‘Sissons Report’ produced in January 2014 made recommendations about the current position and the future direction of the scientific work of NIBSC and its geographic location. This was presented to...
View ArticleResearch shows that better use of electronic health records makes clinical...
Research using Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) has shown that using electronic health records to understand the best treatment for patients is more efficient and less costly than the...
View ArticleMHRA opioids learning module updated
We have updated our popular learning module on opioids. The changes cover recent concerns about transdermal patches. We have also revised one or two of the self-assessment questions.
View ArticleLevonorgestrel and ulipristal remain suitable emergency contraceptives for...
The EMA have concluded its review of emergency contraceptives containing levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate to assess whether the effectiveness of Levonelle (containing levonorgestrel) and...
View ArticleAdvertisement for MHRA chairman published in the Sunday Times
An advertisement for the post of MHRA chairman appeared in the Sunday Times on 20 July 2014.
View ArticleCommission on Human Medicines recruiting for Commissioners
The Commission on Human Medicines is recruiting for Commissioners.
View ArticleReuters article about MHRA whooping cough vaccine study
An article published by Reuters highlights the recent MHRA study of the whooping cough vaccine safety in pregnancy, the first study of its kind.
View ArticleJohn Wilkinson elected chair of new executive committee for the Competent...
John Wilkinson, MHRA’s director of devices, has taken on a new role in overseeing collaboration and cooperation among European competent authorities responsible for the regulation of medical devices.
View ArticleCPRD data used for health research about obesity and cancer
Using data from GP records in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), health researchers conducted the largest study of its kind into the link between obesity and cancer.
View ArticleChair appointment to the Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic...
Professor Angus Mackay has been appointed as Chair of the Advisory Board on the Registration of Homeopathic Products (ABRHP), with effect from 4 August 2014.
View ArticleUse of alteplase for ischaemic stroke
MHRA's response to media interest concerning the use of alteplase for ischaemic stroke.
View ArticleDomperidone (Motilium) can no longer be bought without a prescription
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recently reviewed the safety and efficacy of medicines containing domperidone and found that people who take them may have a small increased risk of potentially...
View ArticleBMJ publishes MHRA letter on adverse drug reactions
The British Medical Journal has published a letter from MHRA regarding the reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions.
View ArticleAdvertising case reports - August 2014
Advertising complaint cases upheld and not upheld in August.
View ArticleEmergency asthma inhalers for use in schools
From 1st October 2014 schools will be allowed to keep a salbutamol inhaler for use in emergencies when a child with asthma cannot access their own inhaler.
View ArticleMHRA praised as the first volunteer receives new Ebola vaccine in UK clinical...
MHRA has been praised by Oxford University for fast-tracking the authorisation of the clinical trial application for the new Ebola vaccine.
View ArticleMHRA responds to article in The Sun on breast implants
MHRA responds to was an article in The Sun regarding rise in reports on adverse incidents in relation to breast implants.
View ArticleOnline trade in counterfeit medicines: new survey launched
Help us to better understand the online trade in counterfeit medicines.
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