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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

MHRA

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK. MHRA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regulates medicines, medical devices and blood components for transfusion in the UK. MHRA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .

Senior Staff

Lawrence Tallon
Chief Executive
Tasneem Blondin
Chief People Officer
Rose Braithwaite
Chief Finance Officer
Dr Alison Cave
Chief Safety Officer
Professor Jacob George
Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
Jason Bonander
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Rachel Bosworth
Director of Communications and Engagement
Julian Beach
Interim Executive Director Healthcare Quality and Access
Dr Nicola Rose
Interim Executive Director of Science and Research
James Pound
Interim Executive Director, Innovation and Compliance
Dr Ed Middleton
Interim Director of Strategy

Latest Publications

Lower dose needle-free allergy treatment approved for younger children
Press release
First GLP-1 tablet for weight loss approved in the UK
Press release
MHRA landmark report reveals public views on AI in healthcare
News story
Pioneering AI health innovations regulatory sandbox launched
Press release
Nipocalimab (Imaavy) authorised to treat adults and adolescents with generalised myasthenia gravis
Press release
MHRA launches AI sandbox to accelerate medicines development and improve safety
Press release