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Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 – Stakeholder survey

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We invite feedback on the operation and impact of the human medicines and medical devices legislation as part of a statutory review required under the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021.

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First published.

Time updated:
9:10am, 21 July 2025

MHRA Performance Data

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Performance data for MHRA key performance indicators (KPIs) and information on the expected timeline to complete a specific regulatory function.

Change made:
Published MHRA performance data for June 2025.

Time updated:
10:19am, 21 July 2025

Field Safety Notices: 7 to 11 July 2025

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List of Field Safety Notices from 7 to 11 July 2025.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
11:02am, 21 July 2025

If you have any questions about the medical content in this email, contact MHRA on info@mhra.gov.uk

MHRA’s 2024–25 Annual Report and Accounts and Impact Report show progress on safety, innovation, and regulatory excellence

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2024–25 Annual Report and Accounts, and accompanying Impact Report.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
4:41pm, 21 July 2025

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Advisory Bodies Annual Report 2024

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Annual Report of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Advisory Bodies – the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) and the British Pharmacopoeia Commission.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
4:43pm, 21 July 2025

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025

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MHRA annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025.

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First published.

Time updated:
4:44pm, 21 July 2025

Consultation on Medical Devices Regulations: Routes to market and in vitro diagnostic devices

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The MHRA is inviting members of the public to provide their views on proposed changes to the regulatory framework for medical devices.

Change made:
Additional response published to international reliance, UKCA marking and in vitro diagnostic devices consultation proposal.

Time updated:
12:01am, 22 July 2025

Field Safety Notices: 14 to 18 July 2025

Page summary:
List of Field Safety Notices from 14 to 18 July 2025.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
11:39am, 22 July 2025

If you have any questions about the medical content in this email, contact MHRA on info@mhra.gov.uk

Trinity Biotech Premier Hb9210™ HbA1c Analyser: Risk of Positive Bias and Updates to Instructions for Use (IFU), including use as a diagnostic aid in diabetes mellitus (DSI/2025/003)

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The MHRA has received reports describing a positive bias in HbA1c results delivered by the Trinity Biotech Premier Hb9210 HbA1c analyser, which has resulted in patients being incorrectly diagnosed as pre-diabetic or diabetic.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
2:21pm, 22 July 2025

If you have any questions about the medical content in this email, contact MHRA on info@mhra.gov.uk

MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector

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The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices – designed to modernise regulation

Change made:
Added support received following this announcement

Time updated:
5:18pm, 22 July 2025

Summer ready: MHRA issues updated guidance on medicines and medical devices during holiday season

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As the UK enters the heart of summer – with temperatures rising and families holidaying – the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reinforcing essential safety advice for anyone using medicines or medical devices.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
11:21am, 23 July 2025

Regulation of medical devices in Northern Ireland

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Information about how the MHRA regulates medical devices in Northern Ireland and what legislation applies to manufacturers and suppliers.

Change made:
Updated to reflect that the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre (NIAIC) incident and reporting function will be closing. From the 1st August 2025, healthcare professionals in Northern Ireland will report adverse incidents involving medical devices to the Yellow Card scheme in accordance with their organisations medical device policies and procedures.

Time updated:
12:42pm, 24 July 2025

Yellow Card centre launched in Northern Ireland to strengthen patient safety

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A new regional centre to promote Yellow Card reporting has been launched in Belfast today.

Change made:
Updated to reflect that the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre (NIAIC) incident and reporting function will be closing. From the 1st August 2025, healthcare professionals in Northern Ireland will report adverse incidents involving medical devices to the Yellow Card scheme in accordance with their organisations medical device policies and procedures.

Time updated:
12:42pm, 24 July 2025

The Yellow Card scheme: guidance for healthcare professionals, patients and the public

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Details of the system for reporting adverse drug reactions from medicines or adverse incidents with medical devices in the UK

Change made:
Updated to reflect that the Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre (NIAIC) incident and reporting function will be closing. From the 1st August 2025, healthcare professionals in Northern Ireland will report adverse incidents involving medical devices to the Yellow Card scheme in accordance with their organisations medical device policies and procedures.

Time updated:
12:47pm, 24 July 2025

Ben Kemp