The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is preparing to handle a significant increase in approval applications for new active substances, projecting a 25% rise by 2026. In response, the MHRA intends to prioritize its national assessment procedure for at least half of all novel drug filings, focusing on innovative therapies to expedite their availability to patients.
This strategic shift aims to optimize the MHRA's resources by concentrating on therapies that offer significant advancements in treatment. By prioritizing national assessment for innovative drugs, the agency seeks to streamline the approval process and ensure timely access to groundbreaking treatments for patients in the UK.
The MHRA will also continue to review the progress of the new International Recognition Procedure, which is designed to leverage assessments from other trusted regulatory bodies. This dual approach, combining a focus on national assessment for innovative therapies with international collaboration, is intended to create a robust and efficient regulatory pathway for new medicines in the UK.
