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Open call for evidence
Regulation of AI in Healthcare
The MHRA is seeking evidence on the regulation of AI in healthcare to inform the recommendations of the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare.
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MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies
New online resources will help the public, parents, carers and health, social care and education professionals understand what safe, effective digital mental health technologies look like in practice.
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MHRA Takes Over Chair of International Access Consortium for 2026
The Access Consortium — comprising regulatory authorities from the UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore and Switzerland — works together to streamline regulatory processes, support innovation and improve global public health outcomes.
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MHRA seizes illegal medicines worth almost £45m in 2025 – disrupting major criminal networks
Nearly 20 million doses of potentially dangerous medicines prevented from reaching the public
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Isotretinoin prescribing requirements updated with revised risk-minimisation measures
The updated safety measures will strengthen the MHRA’s ability to monitor safe prescribing while supporting patient access to treatment across all age groups.
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MHRA scientists contribute to international study on novel oral polio vaccine stability
Study confirms vaccine being used in global efforts to achieve and sustain polio eradication is successfully interrupting polio outbreaks whilst minimising risk of new vaccine-derived outbreaks in Uganda
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK.
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