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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.
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.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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.
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma.
The changes will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients, levelling the playing field between smaller pharmacies and larger chains.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (9 May 2024) launched AI Airlock, its new regulatory sandbox for AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD).
New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.
The government has announced its new national action plan on antimicrobial resistance to protect people and animals from the risk of drug-resistant infections.
An MHRA and NICE partnership, funded by Wellcome, is addressing key challenges for regulating and evaluating digital mental health technologies (DMHTs) with input from patients, the public and mental health professionals.
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