MHRA leadership is appointed directly by Dept Health (DH). Health Secretary *could* appoint an anti-vaxxer. DH also sets priorities for MHRA (could ask them to prioritise non vax medicines).
MHRA has no statutory basis & could be abolished without legislation (like PHE was during Covid). 5/11
MHRA has no statutory basis & could be abolished without legislation (like PHE was during Covid). 5/11
September 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
MHRA leadership is appointed directly by Dept Health (DH). Health Secretary *could* appoint an anti-vaxxer. DH also sets priorities for MHRA (could ask them to prioritise non vax medicines).
MHRA has no statutory basis & could be abolished without legislation (like PHE was during Covid). 5/11
MHRA has no statutory basis & could be abolished without legislation (like PHE was during Covid). 5/11
Oh hooray! The MHRA has finally approved Novavax in the UK. Should be available soon through PharmaDoctor. www.gov.uk/government/n...
MHRA approves adapted Nuvaxovid JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine for adults and children aged 12 plus
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved an adapted version of the Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron JN.1 COVID-19 subvariant.
www.gov.uk
November 15, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Oh hooray! The MHRA has finally approved Novavax in the UK. Should be available soon through PharmaDoctor. www.gov.uk/government/n...
🚨NOVAVAX has been approved🚨
Contact pharmadoctor or doctorcall for more information about private vaccinations. No mention on their websites yet.
Approve for 12+ so 🤞
Contact pharmadoctor or doctorcall for more information about private vaccinations. No mention on their websites yet.
Approve for 12+ so 🤞
November 15, 2024 at 11:47 AM
🚨NOVAVAX has been approved🚨
Contact pharmadoctor or doctorcall for more information about private vaccinations. No mention on their websites yet.
Approve for 12+ so 🤞
Contact pharmadoctor or doctorcall for more information about private vaccinations. No mention on their websites yet.
Approve for 12+ so 🤞
This constitutes actual confirmation, from someone in his own party, that Streeting has anti-trans beliefs.
Jacob George was forced to recuse himself from the MHRA shenanigans about the Pathways “trial”, so why hasn’t Streeting recused himself from all the decisions relating to trans healthcare?
Jacob George was forced to recuse himself from the MHRA shenanigans about the Pathways “trial”, so why hasn’t Streeting recused himself from all the decisions relating to trans healthcare?
Except he actually isn't. As someone who was deeply concerned about puberty blockers ban, the anti-trans lobby etc I've spent a lot of time speaking with Wes about it and I've actually been impressed that he's able to do a lot of setting aside his own beliefs and try to follow the evidence.
March 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM
This constitutes actual confirmation, from someone in his own party, that Streeting has anti-trans beliefs.
Jacob George was forced to recuse himself from the MHRA shenanigans about the Pathways “trial”, so why hasn’t Streeting recused himself from all the decisions relating to trans healthcare?
Jacob George was forced to recuse himself from the MHRA shenanigans about the Pathways “trial”, so why hasn’t Streeting recused himself from all the decisions relating to trans healthcare?
The UK drug watchdog has confirmed taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe
MHRA issues statement after Trump links paracetamol to autism
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The UK drug watchdog has confirmed taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe
I'm not sure that 'move fast and break things' is the best philosophy for pharma and life sciences regulation. ~AA
www.ft.com/content/947e...
www.ft.com/content/947e...
UK drugs agency outsources 40% of applications after Brexit turbulence
New MHRA chief seeks to shift the organisation’s resources to areas where Britain has deep expertise
www.ft.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I'm not sure that 'move fast and break things' is the best philosophy for pharma and life sciences regulation. ~AA
www.ft.com/content/947e...
www.ft.com/content/947e...
This is a vulnerability map for 8 key bodies: ONS, OBR, Food Standards Agency, MHRA, Met Office, UKRI, Natural England, & UKHSA.
ONS has the most independence. All but ONS have ministerially appointed leadership. 3 could be abolished with no oversight as they have no statutory basis.
6/11
ONS has the most independence. All but ONS have ministerially appointed leadership. 3 could be abolished with no oversight as they have no statutory basis.
6/11
October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is a vulnerability map for 8 key bodies: ONS, OBR, Food Standards Agency, MHRA, Met Office, UKRI, Natural England, & UKHSA.
ONS has the most independence. All but ONS have ministerially appointed leadership. 3 could be abolished with no oversight as they have no statutory basis.
6/11
ONS has the most independence. All but ONS have ministerially appointed leadership. 3 could be abolished with no oversight as they have no statutory basis.
6/11
UK MHRA has finally approved the latest JN.1 Novavax COVID vaccine (Nuvaxovid)!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
MHRA approves adapted Nuvaxovid JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine for adults and children aged 12 plus
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved an adapted version of the Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron JN.1 COVID-19 subvariant.
www.gov.uk
November 15, 2024 at 2:13 PM
UK MHRA has finally approved the latest JN.1 Novavax COVID vaccine (Nuvaxovid)!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
So Hilary Cass is now saying the medical regulators blocking the puberty blockers trials is “political not scientific”.
Waiting for a full flurry of media attention to breathlessly cover her every word and push the government to intervene and reverse course?
Waiting for a full flurry of media attention to breathlessly cover her every word and push the government to intervene and reverse course?
February 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
So Hilary Cass is now saying the medical regulators blocking the puberty blockers trials is “political not scientific”.
Waiting for a full flurry of media attention to breathlessly cover her every word and push the government to intervene and reverse course?
Waiting for a full flurry of media attention to breathlessly cover her every word and push the government to intervene and reverse course?
Good news.
'The MHRA has suggested the minimum age limit of those taking part should be increased to 14, and that there should be more detailed monitoring of bone density and a more rigorous consent process for participants.'
But 14 is still too young.
They are children.
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'The MHRA has suggested the minimum age limit of those taking part should be increased to 14, and that there should be more detailed monitoring of bone density and a more rigorous consent process for participants.'
But 14 is still too young.
They are children.
share.google/0TkQmmyUOGbT...
Puberty blockers trial paused after MHRA raises safety concerns
The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14.
share.google
February 21, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Good news.
'The MHRA has suggested the minimum age limit of those taking part should be increased to 14, and that there should be more detailed monitoring of bone density and a more rigorous consent process for participants.'
But 14 is still too young.
They are children.
share.google/0TkQmmyUOGbT...
'The MHRA has suggested the minimum age limit of those taking part should be increased to 14, and that there should be more detailed monitoring of bone density and a more rigorous consent process for participants.'
But 14 is still too young.
They are children.
share.google/0TkQmmyUOGbT...
While the MHRA has authorised Covid vaccines for babies over 6 months, JCVI only recommends their use for clinically very vulnerable babies.
Vaccines for pregnant women have been part of the 6 monthly booster campaigns- BUT THIS IS NOW BEING REMOVED! (H/T @profstevegriffin.bsky.social )
6/10
Vaccines for pregnant women have been part of the 6 monthly booster campaigns- BUT THIS IS NOW BEING REMOVED! (H/T @profstevegriffin.bsky.social )
6/10
November 13, 2024 at 11:41 PM
While the MHRA has authorised Covid vaccines for babies over 6 months, JCVI only recommends their use for clinically very vulnerable babies.
Vaccines for pregnant women have been part of the 6 monthly booster campaigns- BUT THIS IS NOW BEING REMOVED! (H/T @profstevegriffin.bsky.social )
6/10
Vaccines for pregnant women have been part of the 6 monthly booster campaigns- BUT THIS IS NOW BEING REMOVED! (H/T @profstevegriffin.bsky.social )
6/10
The NHS in England has introduced a groundbreaking five-minute injection of the cancer drug nivolumab (Opdivo), replacing traditional IV infusions. Approved by the MHRA, this treatment targets 15 types of cancer, including lung, kidney, and skin cancers.
May 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The NHS in England has introduced a groundbreaking five-minute injection of the cancer drug nivolumab (Opdivo), replacing traditional IV infusions. Approved by the MHRA, this treatment targets 15 types of cancer, including lung, kidney, and skin cancers.
The MHRA has transitioned from Twitter/X and will now use Bluesky to communicate our work. We are excited to contribute to establishing Bluesky as a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging platform for academic exchange and collaboration.
To celebrate this new chapter, we are hosting a book giveaway! 👇
To celebrate this new chapter, we are hosting a book giveaway! 👇
March 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The MHRA has transitioned from Twitter/X and will now use Bluesky to communicate our work. We are excited to contribute to establishing Bluesky as a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging platform for academic exchange and collaboration.
To celebrate this new chapter, we are hosting a book giveaway! 👇
To celebrate this new chapter, we are hosting a book giveaway! 👇
❌ "The MHRA struggled after Brexit, as its resources were cut and many of its experts moved to join the EU regulator."
⬇️ "The UK slipped down the global rankings as a popular destination for hosting clinical studies between 2017 and 2021."
⬇️ "The UK slipped down the global rankings as a popular destination for hosting clinical studies between 2017 and 2021."
UK drugs agency outsources 40% of applications after Brexit turbulence
New MHRA chief seeks to shift organisation’s resources to areas in which Britain has deep expertise
buff.ly
July 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
❌ "The MHRA struggled after Brexit, as its resources were cut and many of its experts moved to join the EU regulator."
⬇️ "The UK slipped down the global rankings as a popular destination for hosting clinical studies between 2017 and 2021."
⬇️ "The UK slipped down the global rankings as a popular destination for hosting clinical studies between 2017 and 2021."
Hilary Cass, the inexperienced pediatrician tapped by a Tory government to shut down youth gender medicine in the UK, is apparently shocked to find that youth gender medicine has been politicized in the UK.
@evanurquhart.bsky.social has more here:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
@evanurquhart.bsky.social has more here:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Hilary Cass Shocked to Find Youth Gender Medicine Debate Politicized and Ignoring Evidence — Assigned
“There are no new research findings and the MHRA hasn’t presented any new evidence,” Cass told the Observer, in response to the shut down of the clinical trial she proposed.
www.assignedmedia.org
February 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Hilary Cass, the inexperienced pediatrician tapped by a Tory government to shut down youth gender medicine in the UK, is apparently shocked to find that youth gender medicine has been politicized in the UK.
@evanurquhart.bsky.social has more here:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
@evanurquhart.bsky.social has more here:
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
14/ Yet the hate network dismantling trans healthcare does not think their position is secure, so it has appointed yet another Libertarian crank to lead the MHRA.
Another, you ask? Well, Hilary Cass could be described in the same terms.
Another, you ask? Well, Hilary Cass could be described in the same terms.
February 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM
14/ Yet the hate network dismantling trans healthcare does not think their position is secure, so it has appointed yet another Libertarian crank to lead the MHRA.
Another, you ask? Well, Hilary Cass could be described in the same terms.
Another, you ask? Well, Hilary Cass could be described in the same terms.
This Modern vaccine factory has now been granted a manufacturer’s/importer’s authorisation from the MHRA - it will be able to make 250 million vaccine doses in the event of a new pandemic.
I was first to have a look inside 👇
I was first to have a look inside 👇
Could Moderna's brand new £150m vaccine factory in Oxfordshire help end the NHS winter crisis?
Full story in the print edition of Sunday Times out today:
Full story in the print edition of Sunday Times out today:
April 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This Modern vaccine factory has now been granted a manufacturer’s/importer’s authorisation from the MHRA - it will be able to make 250 million vaccine doses in the event of a new pandemic.
I was first to have a look inside 👇
I was first to have a look inside 👇
The UK MHRA has published guidance enabling pharmaceutical manufacturers to submit non-safety-critical changes to drug labels and Patient Inform…
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulation #Qualityassurance
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulati…
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulation #Qualityassurance
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulati…
UK Regulator Streamlines Drug Label Changes
The UK MHRA has published guidance enabling pharmaceutical manufacturers to submit non-safety-critical changes to drug labels and Patient Inform…
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulation #Qualityassurance
news.gmj.ge
September 28, 2026 at 3:26 AM
The UK MHRA has published guidance enabling pharmaceutical manufacturers to submit non-safety-critical changes to drug labels and Patient Inform…
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulation #Qualityassurance
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulati…
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulation #Qualityassurance
#Druglabelling #MHRA #Patientinformation #Pharmaceuticalregulati…
Puberty blockers have killed nobody and they are banned
November 2, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Puberty blockers have killed nobody and they are banned
UK drugs agency outsources 40% of applications after Brexit turbulence https://on.ft.com/44VUpRY
UK drugs agency outsources 40% of applications after Brexit turbulence
New MHRA chief seeks to shift the organisation’s resources to areas where Britain has deep expertise
on.ft.com
July 20, 2025 at 4:31 AM
UK drugs agency outsources 40% of applications after Brexit turbulence https://on.ft.com/44VUpRY
So @cathynewman.bsky.social has exposed the transphobic views of the head of the Puberty Blocker trials and he's gone.
Shame the MHRA's quick action hasn't been mirrored by quick action against the much criticized Cass review.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Shame the MHRA's quick action hasn't been mirrored by quick action against the much criticized Cass review.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
February 27, 2026 at 6:23 PM
So @cathynewman.bsky.social has exposed the transphobic views of the head of the Puberty Blocker trials and he's gone.
Shame the MHRA's quick action hasn't been mirrored by quick action against the much criticized Cass review.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Shame the MHRA's quick action hasn't been mirrored by quick action against the much criticized Cass review.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The MHRA's chief medical officer, Jacob George, is a transphobe.
Their claims of impartiality were bullshit.
Delays in the puberty blockers trial were done with FULL INTENT.
We are hated and mocked by the people who have control over our freedoms.
There is no reforming this.
xoxo BASH BACK
Their claims of impartiality were bullshit.
Delays in the puberty blockers trial were done with FULL INTENT.
We are hated and mocked by the people who have control over our freedoms.
There is no reforming this.
xoxo BASH BACK
February 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
The MHRA's chief medical officer, Jacob George, is a transphobe.
Their claims of impartiality were bullshit.
Delays in the puberty blockers trial were done with FULL INTENT.
We are hated and mocked by the people who have control over our freedoms.
There is no reforming this.
xoxo BASH BACK
Their claims of impartiality were bullshit.
Delays in the puberty blockers trial were done with FULL INTENT.
We are hated and mocked by the people who have control over our freedoms.
There is no reforming this.
xoxo BASH BACK