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MHRA approves lurbinectedin for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
As with all licensed medicines, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of lurbinectedin under close review.

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Funding opportunity launched to strengthen UK regulatory science and support healthcare innovation
Four new centres of excellence will bring together expertise across academia, industry, healthcare and regulation to keep pace with advances in healthcare and life sciences

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MHRA sets out steps to prevent avoidable harm from patient hoists
A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued setting out practical steps to reduce the risk of harm when using patient hoists through improved checks and maintenance.

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MHRA and Malaysia strengthen partnership on healthcare innovation and research
The MHRA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory collaboration with Malaysia following high-level discussions in Kuala Lumpur.

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Independent Commission led by NHS doctors sets out blueprint to accelerate safe AI adoption in healthcare
New recommendations based on extensive public engagement set out how the NHS could give patients faster access to AI advances with proportionate safeguards to protect patient safety and maintain high levels of trust.

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MHRA and Manchester NHS partner on health innovation sandbox
New partnership to create health innovation sandbox that will test promising new technologies and build evidence to accelerate the safe adoption of technologies, including AI, in the NHS.

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10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
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020 3080 6000
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020 3118 9803
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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E14 4PU
United Kingdom
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