MHRA welcomes Professor Jacob George as he starts Chief Medical and Scientific Officer role
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In this new role, Professor George will lead the Agency’s science strategy and will oversee the MHRA’s scientific, research and innovation activities.
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First published.
Time updated:
11:24am, 5 January 2026
Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations
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List of manufacturers and their medical devices granted an exemption by MHRA. The list also includes manufacturers whose exemption expired or was cancelled.
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Updated to remove Greiner Bio-One GmbH from the list of medical devices that are no longer covered by an exceptional use authorisation.
Time updated:
3:50pm, 7 January 2026
Clinical investigations for medical devices
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How to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices.
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Updated changes consist of: • A re-order of the full webpage for ease of use• Updates to headings and corresponding contents page• Update to guidance on healthcare establishments, payments for clinical investigations and quarterly summary reports• Name change and new guidance on investigational medicinal products and device reviews• Link added to CTIMP guidance
Time updated:
10:45am, 8 January 2026
Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh: Towards next-generation pharmacovigilance capabilities for the UK
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As medicines and medical technologies become more complex, there are exciting opportunities to further strengthen our safety monitoring systems.
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First published.
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12:34pm, 8 January 2026
MHRA strategy blog series
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A series of articles from influential external voices about the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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Added new blog: ‘Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh: Towards next-generation pharmacovigilance capabilities for the UK’
Time updated:
1:04pm, 8 January 2026
