# Safety communications concerning medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/eb953c5e-72f7-4077-af0d-b7c5aa6c4de8
Type: Guidance
Published: March 25, 2025

> The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) oversees the safety, quality, and efficacy of medical products in the United Kingdom. This document outlines the agency's commitment to maintaining high standards for medicines and medical devices, acknowledging that while no product is entirely without risk, public safety remains the primary focus. Operating under the UK's regulatory framework, the MHRA performs continuous safety monitoring to evaluate the ongoing balance between product benefits and potential risks. When new safety concerns emerge, the agency ensures transparent communication with the public and healthcare professionals. Although this specific guidance does not name a particular company or detail specific inspection dates and violations, it clarifies the MHRA's authority to take decisive action. These regulatory actions include the prompt issuance of updated safety advice to minimize risks or, in more serious cases, the immediate removal of products from the market. The overarching goal is to protect public health through proactive surveillance and rigorous enforcement of safety standards.

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## Content

Medicines and medical devices available to UK patients must reach high standards of safety, quality and efficacy. However, no medical product is completely free of risk. The MHRA continually monitors the safety of products, balancing their benefits and risks and communicating transparently when we identify a new safety issue. Patient safety is our highest priority, and we do not hesitate to take action to protect the public, including by promptly issuing new advice to minimise these risks or remove products from use.

## Attachments

- [Safety Communications Infographic](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ecf1ace9c76fa33048c611/Safety_Communications_Infographic.pdf)
- [Safety Communications Infographic (printable)](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ecf1c0e9c76fa33048c612/Safety_Communications_Infographic_-_Printable.pdf)
- [Safety communications concerning medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products](/government/publications/safety-communications-concerning-medicines-medical-devices-and-other-healthcare-products/safety-communications-concerning-medicines-medical-devices-and-other-healthcare-products)