MHRA Safety Roundup: June 2026

Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK. This roundup provides a summary of their latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users. It includes details of medicine recalls, medical device field safety notices and details of how to report drug reactions and device incidents.

Content

This month's Safety Roundup includes: 

• Drug Safety Update on ACE-inhibitors: Be aware of the distinction between bradykinin- and histamine-mediated angioedema, as treatment strategies differ significantly.
• Letters, medicines recalls and device notifications sent to healthcare professionals in June 2026 .
• News and guidance on: MHRA launches AI sandbox to accelerate medicines development and improve safety.