Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components, ensuring they are safe and effective.
What MHRA does
The main responsibilities of Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Working with MHRA
Support medicines and device governance with auditable records.
Capture and route adverse-event and safety reports.
Track controlled drugs and medical devices in use.
Evidence safety monitoring for inspection.
Sectors, programmes & frameworks
The care sectors, funding programmes and regulatory frameworks most connected to MHRA. Applicability varies by provider type, service and UK nation.
Funding programmes
Regulatory frameworks
- HSWA — The primary legislation covering occupational health and safety.
- Fundamental Standards — The standards below which care must never fall, enforced by the CQC.
Regulation and national bodies differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Explore the four nations and English regions directory for nation-level intelligence.
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