MHRA regulatory news highlights January 2026

5 February 2026

From the regulatory newsfeed of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Arex Advisor has rounded up a selection of highlights from the past month.

MHRA explains how borderline products are classified as medicines

6 January 2026
The MHRA has set out how it determines whether a product falls within the definition of a medicinal product, focusing on so-called borderline cases. The guidance helps developers understand how factors such as presentation, claims, and mode of action influence regulatory classification and applicable requirements under UK medicines law, as assessed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Read more

Full list of medicines authorised in 2025 now available

15 January 2026
The complete lists of medicinal products granted marketing authorisation in 2025 have been published and are now available for review. The datasets allow stakeholders to assess approval activity over the year and track trends across newly authorised medicines. Read more

MHRA to chair Access Consortium in 2026

26 January 2026
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will take over the chair of the Access Consortium in 2026. The Consortium brings together regulators from the UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, and Switzerland to streamline regulatory processes, support innovation, and improve global public health outcomes through closer international collaboration. Read more

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BSc Economics and BA

Staffan has a long background in entrepreneurship within the life science industry. He has 20+ years experience from posit­ions as Founder, Chair­man, CEO and CFO within medical affairs consulting and small pharma. Previously Staffan worked in executive positions in big pharma and specialty pharma companies.