Our Role
We are the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and we regulate medicines and devices for the benefit of people and animals.
We are committed to excellence in health product regulation through science, collaboration and innovation. Our remit and regulatory functions include human and veterinary medicines, clinical trials, medical devices, controlled drugs, blood and blood components, tissues and cells, and cosmetic products.
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What and how we regulate
See a list of the product areas we regulate and how we regulate them.
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Mission, vision and values
Learn about the mission, vision and values behind our organisation.
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International cooperation
Learn about the European and global regulatory networks the HPRA is part of.
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