If you own the iPAD CU SP1 or iPAD CU-SP1 AUTO defibrillator, please be aware that these AEDs have a fault and are being replaced. The manufacturer, CU Medical Systems, has identified these models may not have enough battery energy to work properly. It is recalling and replacing

Colleagues from our Energy and Sustainability team carry out initiatives throughout the year to support the HPRA’s climate action activities. They also provide staff across the organisation with opportunities to learn about and get involved in activities to improve energy

Today we mark International Clinical Trials Day to acknowledge the important advances made possible by the participants and research staff involved in clinical trials. The #ClinicalTrialsRegulation came into effect in 2022, changing the way clinical trials are conducted in

International #ClinicalTrials Day 🧪💊🔬 ⏰💻 Reminder for sponsors: make sure to transition your #trials to the EU Clinical Trials Information System, #CTIS, on time! Act now and start planning the transition of your trials.

We are proud to fly the Progress Pride Flag and light up the HPRA offices in #Pride colours this month. The Progress Pride Flag celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and calls for a more inclusive society. We are committed to being an organisation that actively

We were delighted this week to host the second Patient Forum meeting of the year. The forum was established to provide a platform for dialogue between the HPRA and patients/patient representatives to ensure their voices are heard and incorporated into the regulation of medicines

Are you thinking about getting dermal fillers? Injecting dermal fillers is an invasive procedure and it carries risk. After getting fillers, you can experience side effects. Some happen immediately, and some develop later. Sometimes, side effects can be severe. Going to a

Do you administer dermal fillers? Injecting dermal fillers is an invasive procedure and it carries risk. You should make sure you have the expertise to carry out the procedure and provide the necessary aftercare. Tell clients or patients about the possible risks and side

The launch of a new version of the Clinical Trials Information System #CTIS is giving earlier and more efficient access to #ClinicalTrial information in 🇪🇺. 🧪🔬 Revised transparency rules provide public access to approximately 4000 clinical trials. 🔗ema.europa.eu/en/news/faster…

After getting dermal filler, you may experience side effects. Some can happen immediately, and some can develop later. If you experienced a side effect from a filler, you can report it to us. Reporting helps us to identify and address safety concerns linked to dermal fillers.

#JustPublished: Recommendation to help tackle shortages of #GLP1 receptor agonists across the EU looking out for the patients who need them most.🤲 👉ema.europa.eu/en/news/eu-act…

This week, we welcomed guest speaker Brendan Courtney to our second annual People Strategy Day for our employees. This event is an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how to support and promote our commitment to the four pillars of our People Strategy: Purpose,

Stryker Medical, the manufacturer of HeartSine Samaritan PAD, is asking all owners or users to check if the audio prompts are working. Stryker Medical will replace your AED if the audio prompts are not working. It is important to check. A problem with the audio prompts could

The European Commission has published a new Regulation providing new rules on standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin (SoHO). The Regulation will replace the current rules for blood, tissues and cells, introducing new measures to improve oversight and

We detained over 700,000 units of fake and other illegal medicines in the first six months of 2024. This is a sharp increase in the volume of illegal medicines detained in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. In a press release issued today, we

“We’re seeing really concerning numbers today,” Grainne Power, Director of Compliance at HPRA tells us today as they release their seizures for the first six months of the year. They seized over 700,000 units so far.

Ms Power tells us that people who buy these medicines can be concerned about supply. But “you just don’t know what you’re getting” when you order online.

There has been an increase in detentions of Semaglutide, a prescription medication intended for specific medical purposes such as diabetes or weight management. In the first six months of 2024, we have already detained almost triple the amount of illegal units of Semaglutide

Our Director of Compliance Grainne Power spoke to RTÉ News at One today to highlight the health risks associated with buying fake and illegal prescription medicines online. Ms Power stressed the dangers of sourcing prescription medicines outside of a registered pharmacy and

Patients and healthcare professionals can now download new and updated guides for using valproate, a medicine used for managing epilepsy and bipolar disorder. The updated guides are more user-friendly, and easier to navigate and use on a smart device. The guides outline the