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EMA Improves Scientific Advice for Medicines Addressing Public Health Threats —including Antimicrobial Resistance

19th November 2025

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has enhanced its scientific advice services to better support the development of medicines tackling public-health threats like antimicrobial resistance.

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Multi-million-pound backing for cutting-edge projects by UK scientists and innovators

19th November 2025

The UK government has announced substantial funding to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and innovation across key sectors.

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Quality Management System Information for Certain Premarket Submission Reviews

19th November 2025

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance outlining new expectations for Quality Management System (QMS) documentation in device pre-market submissions.

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The Importance of Accurate GTIN and 2D Barcode Data in the Modern Healthcare Environment

19th November 2025

A new blog post by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Inspectorate highlights how precise Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and 2D barcode information are critical to patient safety and supply-chain integrity.

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EMA partners with healthcare professionals & consumers for #ItTakesATeam medicine shortages campaign

13th November 2025

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has launched the #ItTakesATeam awareness campaign to emphasise that tackling medicine shortages in the EU requires collaboration among patients, professionals, and regulators

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MHRA-led study finds major inconsistencies in global microbiome research

13th November 2025

New international benchmarks aim to make gut microbiome studies more reliable for diagnosis and treatment.

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100 Years of Protecting Patients Through Biological Standards for Medicines

15th October 2025

On World Standards Day, 14th October 2025, the MHRA commemorates a century of ensuring the safety, efficacy, and consistency of medicines and vaccines through biological standards.

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Dr Nicola Rose: A New Antibiotic Is Positive News – But It Will Take More to Stay Ahead of Superbugs

15th October 2025

The MHRA's Interim Executive Director of Science and Research discusses the approval of gepotidacin, the UK's first new antibiotic for urinary tract infections in nearly 30 years, and the broader challenge of combating antibiotic resistance.

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Veterinary Medicines Highlights – Issue 22

14th October 2025

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released the 22nd edition of its quarterly newsletter, providing updates on veterinary medicines regulation as of October 2025.

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A Voyage in Good Distribution Practice (GDP): The Aviation and Marine Sectors

10th October 2025

The MHRA explores the unique challenges of supplying medicines to remote locations via air and sea, emphasising compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

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