MHRA Safety Roundup Launch MHRA has launched a new safety bulletin, the MHRA Safety Roundup. This will be published in the last week of each month and includes a summary of all safety alerts (including Drug Safety Updates) published during the month. MHRA Safety Roundup Launch
Innovate UK – New Executive Chair Selected Tom Adeyoola has been selected as the preferred head of Innovate UK. Once confirmed by parliament, he will act as Chair and will be part of the largest national public research funder, helping businesses turn cutting-edge ideas into real-world products. Innovate UK – New Executive Chair Selected
Commission Publishes Updated List of 2025 MDCG Meetings The Commission has published an updated version of planned meeting dates of the MDCG and subgroups for 2025. Commission Publishes Updated List of 2025 MDCG Meetings
Deadline to Submit pEPR Data Obligated businesses must submit 2024 packaging data by 1 April 2025 under new extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme Deadline to Submit pEPR Data
NHS to be Merged Back Into DHSC As part of the Prime Minister’s speech on civil service reform, he has announced that NHS England will be merged back into Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). NHS to be Merged Back Into DHSC
New Approach to Ensure Regulators and Regulation Support Growth The Chancellor met with 8 regulators as part of the Governments 'war on red tape' and has launched an Action Plan to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses by 25%, streamline regulatory processes, and drive economic growth. The group of regulators included MHRA. New Approach to Ensure Regulators and Regulation Support Growth
Joint Stakeholder Engagement Forums: 2025 Dates and Participation Details Defra has announced all upcoming dates for the Joint Stakeholder Engagement Forums for 2025. Joint Stakeholder Engagement Forums: 2025 Dates and Participation Details
RWD & RWE in Regulatory Decision Making: Report Summary From the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences Working Group XIII A report summary from the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS) Working Group XIII on Real-World Data (RWD) and Real-World Evidence (RWE) has been published in the Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety (PDS) journal. RWD & RWE in Regulatory Decision Making: Report Summary From the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences Working Group XIII
Study on Availability of MDs – Second Survey Deadline Extended The deadline for the second survey for data collection from manufacturers and other economic operators in the framework of the “Study supporting the monitoring of availability of medical devices on the EU market” has been extended. The deadline is now 21 March 2025. Study on Availability of MDs – Second Survey Deadline Extended
Regulatory Innovation Office Chair Lord Willetts has been appointed as Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO). Regulatory Innovation Office Chair
New Chief Executive Appointed at MHRA Lawrence Tallon has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of MHRA, succeeding Dame June Raine DBE who is retiring. He will begin the role from 1 April 2025. New Chief Executive Appointed at MHRA
Regulation on the European Health Data Space Published The Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. Regulation on the European Health Data Space Published
