What is the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency?

Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) 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. Recognised globally as an authority in its field, the agency plays a leading role in protecting and improving public health and supports innovation through scientific research and development.

The agency has 3 centres:

• Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), a data research service that aims to improve public health by using anonymised NHS clinical data
• the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC), a global leader in the standardisation and control of biological medicines
• the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the UK’s regulator of medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion, responsible for ensuring their safety, quality and effectiveness.

Content

These web pages offer information on:

• Who MRHA are
• MRHAs responsibilities
• MRHAs priorities
• Advisory bodies