News Centre

30 Oct 2006 | Press release: MHRA seizes counterfeit condoms
We have seized 17 packets of counterfeit condoms in Hounslow, London. SSL International plc, the legitimate manufacturer of the Durex Extra Safe condoms, is now cooperating with us to remove the counterfeit products from the market.

25 Jan 2010 | Press release: Warning over internet sales of counterfeit weight loss medication
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is warning consumers of the dangers of buying medicines from unregulated websites after the discovery in the United States of counterfeit Alli, a weight loss drug.

24 May 2006 | Joint MHRA/RPSGB press release: Pharmacists get new guidance on counterfeit medicines
We have collaborated with The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britian (RRSGB) on new guidance for pharmacists which explains the causes and consequences of counterfeiting along with providing practical advice on detecting and reporting suspected counterfeit medicines.

02 Sep 2004 | MHRA recalls counterfeit Reductil

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is recalling batch number 65542 of counterfeit Reductil 15 mg Capsules following discovery of counterfeit material in the UK supply chain.

03 Aug 2006 | Press release: Further recall of counterfeit Lipitor®
We have detected a new batch of counterfeit Lipitor tablets in the pharmaceutical supply chain with a different lot number (067404K3) to that previously reported by our recall notice on 19 July 2006.

30 Mar 2009 | Press release: £500,000 fake drug stash seized in undercover operation
The MHRA enforcement team seized approximately half a million pounds worth of counterfeit medicines as part of a simultaneous raid on four locations in Middlesbrough.

26 Oct 2007 | Press release: MHRA warns about counterfeit condoms found in Hackney
We have been made aware that counterfeit condoms have been found in various retail outlets in Hackney, London.

19 Jul 2006 | Press Release: Recall of counterfeit Lipitor®
Reissue of a safety warning recalling a specific batch of Lipitor®.

26 Mar 2009 | Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain - News release: The dangers of faking it
A news release has been issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain regarding the dangers of counterfeit medicines.

19 Dec 2008 | Public consultation on measures to strengthen the medicines’ supply chain
We have published a consultation document on proposals to strengthen the medicines supply chain in the UK in the light of increasing threat from counterfeit medicines.

23 Nov 2007 | First MHRA Anti-Counterfeiting Strategy and new counterfeit reporting hotline launched
The first MHRA Anti-Counterfeiting Strategy has been published, setting out the MHRA's approach to combating the availability of counterfeit medicines and devices in the UK for the next three years. We have also launched a new dedicated 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected counterfeit medicines and devices.

19 Nov 2009 | Press release: International operation combats the online supply of counterfeit and unlicensed medicines
An international week of action targeting the online sale of counterfeit and illicit medicines has highlighted the dangers of buying such medicines online.

24 May 2007 | Press release: Recall of counterfeit Zyprexa batches
We have been alerted to three counterfeit batches of Zyprexa (Olanzapine) 10 mg tablets. This drug is used in the treatment for patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and similar conditions. We have issued a drug alert to recall this product from the market, to minimise the risk to patients.

27 Mar 2009 | Press release: Urgent warning for diabetics about counterfeit insulin pen needles
We are warning diabetics about a counterfeit batch of insulin pen needles that is circulating in the UK.

08 Jun 2007 | Recent MHRA Drug Alerts (counterfeit and contaminated products)
Our recent Drug Alerts on counterfeit and contaminated products, including fake toothpaste.