Department of Health launches review of cosmetic surgery and procedures
A major review of cosmetic surgery and procedures has been launched by the Department of Health.
View ArticleMHRA publishes interim-report about 2012 testing of PIP breast implants
The MHRA and the Department of Health have today published an interim-report of this year’s ongoing testing of PIP breast implants.
View ArticleMHRA repeats warning for people not to use unlicensed tanning drug melanotan
The MHRA has repeated its warning not to use the unlicensed tanning drug malanotan.
View ArticleLearning package on antipsychotics launched
The MHRA have today launched a learning module on antipsychotics for clinical practitioners. The self-directed learning package outlines the key risks of this widely prescribed class of medicines.
View ArticleMHRA looking to appoint five members to the Independent Scientific Advisory...
Following recent expansion of the work of ISAC, the MHRA intend to appoint four new professional members and one new lay member to the Committee with effect from late 2012/early 2013.
View ArticleMHRA/NIBSC (National Institute for Biological Standards and Control) merger
On 1 April 2013 the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC), currently part of the Health Protection Agency (HPA), will officially become a new ‘centre’ of the Medicines and...
View ArticleApplications sought for a new chair of the Commission on Human Medicines
The Secretary of State for Health is seeking to appoint a chair of the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM)
View ArticleBetter guidance and support for NHS surgeons on vaginal tape and mesh implants
Better guidance and support for NHS surgeons on vaginal tape and mesh implants
View ArticleMHRA Christmas and New Year opening times
This story sets out the MHRA's opening hours over the festive period 2012/13.
View ArticleMHRA supports campaign to warn people about the risks of buying medicines online
The MHRA is involved in campaigns to highlight the risks of buying medicines online. A video has been created to highlight the potential consequences of buying Prescription Only Medicine from illicit...
View ArticleMHRA responds to research paper published in the Lancet
The MHRA has responded to the research paper ‘Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements’ as published in the Lancet (12 March 2012).
View ArticleSports and body building supplements
Products related to sports and body building frequently come to the MHRA’s attention and are often found to be unacceptable for sale in the UK even though they may be legitimate products in other...
View ArticleReduction in deaths involving co-proxamol after withdrawal from UK market
A study published in the journal ‘Public Library of Science (PLoS) Medicine’ has found that during the six years following the withdrawal of the analgesic co-proxamol in the UK in 2005, there was a...
View ArticleNon executive directors sought for the Medicines and Healthcare products...
The Secretary of State for Health is seeking to appoint up to four non executive directors (NEDs) to the MHRA.
View ArticleMHRA's Enforcement Team featured in episode of BBC's Fake Britain
Coverage of the MHRA's counterfeit drug raids on BBC1's Fake Britain is now available to view on BBC iPlayer
View ArticleInformation about Macrolane injectable dermal filler
The MHRA is aware that the manufacturer Q-Med has decided to discontinue the dermal filler Macrolane for breast augmentation only.
View ArticlePrecautionary recall of Viaspan
A precautionary recall of all batches of Viaspan, a solution used in organ transplant operations, manufactured since 4 July 2011 has been proposed by the manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS).
View Article'Youth friendly' message on medicines for children
Medicines for treating ADHD will now include information written with youngsters and teens in mind, thanks to work by researchers at the University of Leeds and the MHRA.
View ArticleFinal report into PIP breast implants published by expert group led by NHS...
The expert group, led by NHS Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh, has published its final report into the safety of PIP breast implants.
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