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Clinical Trials Regulation

Improving the safety, efficiency and transparency of clinical trials in Europe

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Monitoring the safety of medicines

We watch over the safety of medicines in Ireland. We have systems in place to identify and study side effects.

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Cosmetics

Monitoring the safety and compliance of cosmetics to protect consumer health and safety

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Safety notices

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Medical devices Summary of field safety notices (FSN)
Summary of Field Safety Notices July 2026
19/08/26
Medicines for human use Recall
Warfant 3mg Tablets, PA0073/139/002, batch recall
17/08/26
Medicines for human use Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC)
Litfulo (ritlecitinib): Updated recommendations to minimise the risks of major adverse cardiovascular events, malignancy, venous thromboembolism, serious infections, and mortality
10/08/26

News

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Corporate news
Delivery of Strategic Plan 2021–2025
21/08/2026
Regulatory news - Clinical trials
Updated HPRA Guide to the Clinical Trials Regulation
19/08/2026
Regulatory news - Controlled drugs
New guidance on controlled drugs requirements
31/07/2026