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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
MHRAThe 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
Rose Braithwaite
Chief Finance 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
Interim Executive Director of Science and Research
James Pound
Interim Executive Director, Innovation and Compliance
Dr Ed Middleton
Interim Director of Strategy
Latest Publications
Semaglutide (Wegovy) approved to treat form of liver disease
Press release
Making regulation a catalyst, not a barrier, for UK life sciences
News story
MHRA authorises gemcitabine delivery system for adults with BCG-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Press release
MHRA secures convictions after a decade-long investigation into falsely marked baby-feeding devices
Press release
Don’t let this heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA
News story
Warning on promoting newly licensed prescription-only medicines and unlicensed medicines for weight management
News story