Human medicines 

Veterinary medicines  

Medical devices for human use

Clinical trials

Blood and blood components

Human tissues and cells

Human organs for transplantation

Controlled substances

Cosmetics

The use of animals for scientific purposes 

We inspect companies and facilities which test, make or distribute health products to ensure that they comply with relevant standards and legislation 

We grant licences to companies to make, distribute and market medicines after a review of their safety, quality and effectiveness

We continuously monitor medicines, medical devices and other health products, responding quickly to any safety or quality concerns

We produce safety and quality information to support the safe use of health products