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📍 MHRA opens new hub in Northern Ireland The MHRA is establishing a new base in Belfast to support life sciences innovation, research and clinical trials. More 👇 nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/mhra-… @MHRAgovuk #LifeSciences #MHRA #Innovation #NorthernIreland

🛎️The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is looking to appoint a Clinical Pharmacologist to the Review Panel. The closing date for applications is Monday 08 June 2026. To find out more and to apply, visit brnw.ch/21x2sjX

⚠️ Safety warnings for finasteride have been strengthened and precautionary advice added for dutasteride. Read updated guidance: brnw.ch/21x2ogj. Report suspected side effects via the Yellow Card scheme. #MHRA #PatientSafety

The MHRA is inviting views on the impact of proposed changes set out in the draft Medical Devices (Amendment) Regulations 2026. ⏰ Closes 11:59pm (UK time) Friday 19 June 2026 👉 brnw.ch/21x2nSE

🧬 UK-wide consultation: proposed updates to how gene therapies are defined — aligning regulation with science while putting patient safety first. Open until 22 June 2026. Read more: brnw.ch/21x2nRm Share your views: brnw.ch/21x2nRn

Over two million doses of illegal medicines - worth an estimated £4.6m - were stopped at the UK border over 14 days in March. The Border Force and @MHRAgovuk operation formed part of the world’s largest coordinated initiative aimed at tackling the illegal medicines trade.

Next week, the National AI Commission will host its Ask Me Anything on AI regulation in healthcare. Hear from experts, ask questions and join the conversation on trust and safety in innovation. ⏰Register before 18 May: brnw.ch/21x2jOT #AIinhealthcare

Join the National AI Commission Ask Me Anything on 20 May to ask questions and hear directly from the experts about trust, safety and the future regulation of AI in healthcare. 🔔 Registration closes 18 May: brnw.ch/21x2d2i

Registration is now open for the National AI Commission Ask Me Anything on 20 May. Ask questions and hear directly from experts about trust, safety and the future regulation of AI in healthcare. 📅 Register before 18 May: brnw.ch/21x26xi #AIinHealthcare

🚨Seven sentenced after an MHRA investigation uncovered a £1.8m illegal medicines network. ⚠️Over 130,000 doses of unauthorised medicines were seized. Only use trusted pharmacies and report concerns via the Yellow Card scheme. #FakeMeds 🔗brnw.ch/21x24wz

The pace of scientific innovation is accelerating, and regulation is evolving alongside it. As Julia Vitarello said of our work on a new rare disease therapies framework: “The MHRA is truly leading the way through action.” 📌Read the report: brnw.ch/21x20jT

Patients first. Pace where it matters. Standards that never slip. Today we’ve published the MHRA Results and Forecast 2025/26 | 2026/27, showing how we’re protecting the public, supporting innovation and delivering for the UK. 📌Read the report: brnw.ch/21x204m

New regulations came into effect today (28 April 2026). brnw.ch/21x1ZXh The MHRA’s Clinical Trials (CT) Hub provides guidance to help sponsors apply the new regulations. Visit our Clinical Trials Hub: brnw.ch/21x1ZXg

🛎️The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint three specialists to the Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Renal, Respiratory and Allergy Expert Advisory Group (CDRRA EAG) 🛎️ To find out more and to apply, visit 🔗 brnw.ch/21x1yon

Also launching today is an improved MHRA-NICE Integrated Scientific Advice service, designed to help companies meet Aligned Pathway timelines by clarifying regulatory and HTA evidence requirements early. Fees are 25% lower than before — and 40% lower for SMEs.

From today, the MHRA-NICE Aligned Pathway is open, delivering parallel decisions on licencing and value to get medicines to NHS patients 3-6 months sooner. No separate application or fee needed for eligible topics. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x1eZh

📣 Get involved in decisions about using anonymised patient data for health research. We’re looking for scientific experts public health researchers to provide advice on applications to access Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) data 👉 bit.ly/3NxmGZL #CPRD

Our CEO, Lawrence Tallon, will be speaking at #NICEConf26, focusing on MHRA–NICE collaboration, integrated advice and approval pathways, and the role of partnership in shaping the future of regulation. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/49PQxGd ℹ️ bit.ly/4iApctH @NICEComms

📣 Get involved in decisions about using anonymised patient data for health research. We’re looking for scientific experts public health researchers to provide advice on applications to access Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) data 👉 bit.ly/3NxmGZL #CPRD

Thinking about using a mental health app or digital tool? These tools can help some people — but not all apps are safe or effective. Explore our new free module in collaboration with @NHSEngland on MindEd to learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3LySddy