Who monitors the safety of medicines in the United Kingdom?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the government agency responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices work, and are acceptably safe. We keep watch over medicines and devices, and take necessary action to protect the public promptly if there is a problem. Please note that we are not able to provide individual medical advice to patients if you are worried about a suspected side effect, you should seek medical advice from a doctor or pharmacist. You can also get information from • NHS Direct in England and Wales on 0845 46 47 or • NHS24 in Scotland on 08454 24 24 24.
