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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK. MHRA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK. MHRA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .

Senior Staff

Lawrence Tallon
Chief Executive
Professor Anthony Harnden
Chair
Tasneem Blondin
Chief People Officer
Dr Alison Cave
Chief Safety Officer
Professor Jacob George
Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
Jason Bonander
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Rachel Bosworth
Director of Communications and Engagement
Julian Beach
Interim Executive Director Healthcare Quality and Access
Dr Nicola Rose
Executive Director, Science and Research Group
James Pound
Interim Executive Director, Innovation and Compliance
Dr Ed Middleton
Interim Director of Strategy

Latest Publications

Counterfeit weight loss pens worth £2 million seized by MHRA and West Midlands Police
Press release
MHRA introduces new safeguards to strengthen antidepressant safety information following major review
Press release
MHRA 2030 Strategy to modernise patient-centred regulation for the era of AI and personalised medicines
Press release
MHRA authorises Onswik (insulin efsitora alfa) for adults with type 2 diabetes
Press release
MHRA approves catumaxomab to treat cancer-related fluid build-up in the abdomen 
Press release
Government backs recommendations of NHS doctors-led AI Commission
Press release