🚨 Breaking news: Twelve arrested in MHRA’s biggest ever crackdown on organised medicines trafficking Today, we led dawn raids in five counties across the West Midlands and the Northwest of England. 12 arrested. Head to ➡️ bit.ly/3Euu44l for all the details.

🆕Approved: Under-the-skin injection version of the cancer therapy nivolumab (Opdivo) 💉This can be given as a 3–5-minute injection for eligible UK patients. Report side effects via the Yellow Card scheme. 🔗More info: gov.uk/government/new…

🛎️The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint a general practitioner to the Pharmacovigilance Expert Advisory Group (PEAG). To find out more about this role and to apply, visit 🔗 bit.ly/3KgTpxb

📣 If you have had a severe reaction to allopurinol or direct oral anticoagulants, we need your help. Watch the video to find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3QQE3UX

We’re resharing #asthma guidance on blue inhaler use: ✔️ Use your preventer inhaler regularly as prescribed ❌ Frequent blue inhaler use can mean your asthma is poorly controlled 🗣️ Talk to a healthcare professional if using over 2x/week 📖 gov.uk/government/new…

🆕 Approved: Low-carbon version of COPD inhaler Trixeo Aerosphere It is as safe and effective as the previous version, with a lower carbon footprint 🌿 📢 Report any side effects via the Yellow Card scheme: yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk More info: gov.uk/government/new…

🧠📱This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, meet the women here at the MHRA who are helping ensure that digital mental health apps are safe, effective and developed considering user needs. 💡Read the full story bit.ly/42X4Tkf

📣 We have collaborated with Genomics England to deliver the Yellow Card Biobank study to research severe adverse reactions experienced by some patients to two medications - allopurinol or direct oral anticoagulants. Find out how to get involved at ➡️ bit.ly/3QQE3UX

🌾 This #CoeliacAwarenessWeek, hear from Dr Dina Vara, MHRA Principal Scientist in Immunohaematology and Autoimmunity, on our work with European Commission to develop the first World Health Organization (WHO) international standard for coeliac disease testing — improving diagnosis and patient care worldwide.

📣 Significant progress has been made in delivering a more efficient and adaptable regulatory framework for clinical trials, the MHRA CEO and other leading voices have reflected on #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay. Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/3ScqNtC

🛎️The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint an expert in Menopause management / Endocrinology to the Medicines for Women's Health Expert Advisory Group. To find out more about this role and to apply, visit 🔗 bit.ly/3KgTpxb

Today is International Clinical Trials Day. Clinical trials are vital to create the medicines & vaccines we need. 💉💊 Research is often collaborative, between companies, universities, charities, and government. We all need it to continue. #ICTD #Research National Institute for Health and Care Research AMRC

As our Chief executive Lawrence Tallon celebrates his first #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay at the MHRA, he has been reflecting on the work underway here to make it faster and easier to set up trials in the UK for the benefit of patients and the research community.

💡 We are collaborating with Genomics England on the Yellow Card Biobank study to improve patient safety. If you were prescribed allopurinol and experienced a severe skin reaction, please complete a Yellow Card. Watch to find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3QQE3UX

Yesterday, the MHRA Board met in Scotland for the first time ever, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to delivering its health and innovation priorities across the UK. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4jgWhdd

📣 Chief Executive of Protas Prof Sir Martin Landray and other leading voices have reflected on MHRA progress on #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3ScqNtC #BePartofResearch

🌱 We have secured an £11m grant to cut emissions at our Science Campus. New low-carbon changes will shrink the site’s footprint by 15% – helping us support UK science in a more sustainable way. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/4msOETK

🛎️The Interim Devices Working Group is looking to appoint one lay member to the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Expert Advisory Group (PRAS EAG). To find out more and to apply, visit 🔗 bit.ly/3KxAVdc

Coming up at #RCPsychIC: 📅 23 June – Panel discussion on AI in mental health. 🔹 Holly Coole and Francesca Edelmann @MHRA & advocate Grace Gatera will share how lived experience and regulation are improving access to safer digital tools. 🔗 bit.ly/42xamL7

🆕 Approved: aumolertinib (Aumseqa) for adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) 💊 It can be used in patients who have tested positive for a mutation in the EGFR gene Report side effects via the Yellow Card scheme. 🔗More info: gov.uk/government/new…