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MHRA is a government agency in the UK that regulates medicines and medical devices to protect public health. It ensures medicines and devices meet safety and quality standards before they are sold, and it monitors them after they reach the market. The agency operates through three parts: the regulatory centre, which reviews medicines and devices; the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC), which develops and validates biological standards and tests; and the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), which collects real-world health data for research to improve care. Unlike private companies that make or sell medical products, MHRA focuses on safety, effectiveness, and quality for the public, and shares findings with manufacturers, clinicians, and the public. Its goal is to enhance and protect the health of millions by making sure medicines and medical devices are safe and effective.”}{
About MHRA
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1989
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What believers are saying
- WLA status accelerates access to quality-assured medical products in low- and middle-income countries.
- WHO designation supports UK Life Sciences Sector Plan and 10-Year Health Plan objectives.
- Enhanced global collaboration opportunities strengthen UK leadership in international pharmaceutical regulation.
What critics are saying
- Fake MHRA websites erode stakeholder trust and expose agency to reputational damage.
- Single high-profile inspection failure post-WLA designation risks loss of regulatory authority status.
- Increased application volume from company name change procedures delays licensing office responses.
What makes MHRA unique
- WHO-Listed Authority designation among 39 global regulators affirms MHRA's stringent international standards.
- First globally to approve CRISPR gene-editing therapy Casgevy for sickle cell disease in 2023.
- Operates searchable products database enabling real-time regulatory intelligence and digital health platform integration.
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About MHRA
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1989
MHRA is Hiring for 19 Jobs on Simplify!
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