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This initiative signals an important step towards a new regulatory framework for medical devices in Great Britain which protects public health, ensures access to MedTech innovations, and maintains an attractive market for in…
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (21 May 2024) launched a four-week consultation which will support improved safety for certain high risk in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins says the department will study the report to make sure lessons are learned.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's statement to the House of Commons on the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
The UKHSA and NaTHNaC issue an annual reminder to those embarking on Hajj and Umrah journeys to be aware of infectious diseases in large gatherings.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.
Backed by a new award of £1.8 million, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is to establish a dedicated team to provide regulatory scientific support for innovators creating novel antimicrobials and…
Two pharmacists who sold ‘industrial’ quantities of Class C controlled drugs were yesterday sentenced to two years’ imprisonment each, suspended for 24 months, at Southwark Crown Court following an investigation by the Crimi…
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading on the creation of the United Kingdom Microbial Forensics Consortium (UKMFC).
Following MHRA approval of a clinical trial, a study on Nuwiq, a recombinant FVIII therapy for the treatment of haemophilia A, can proceed.
Both parties have agreed a preferred mediator - the union and the government will now begin the process of engaging with them.
Change in law will allow people with non-transmissible HIV to donate gametes to partners.
Patients requiring treatment outside of hospitals will be able to choose between multiple providers across the NHS and independent sector.
The government responds to the ACMD's report on recently encountered novel benzodiazepines and related compounds.
Government response to the report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs on acyl piperazine opioids, including 2-methyl-AP-237.
New 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published.
The government will place 6 new synthetic opioids under the strictest level of control.
Data from over 500 care homes across England is to be gathered and analysed to help prevent infections.
The government has funded 350 additional medical school places in England for the academic year 2025 to 2026 in latest step to deliver NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
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