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DHSC launches 10 Year Health Plan to cut trial delays and expand public access via NHS App

The Department of Health and Social Care, alongside Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting MP, has unveiled the government’s 10 Year Health Plan to overhaul the UK’s clinical trial system. The plan will enable millions of people to access and enrol in clinical trials through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Be Part of Research service via the NHS App, which will eventually include automated matching based on personal health data. The initiative includes a nationwide recruitment campaign, prioritisation of funding for high-performing NHS trusts, and public reporting to enhance transparency and accountability.

MHRA implements landmark post-market surveillance reforms for medical devices in Great Britain

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has brought into force the Medical Devices (Post-market Surveillance Requirements) (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2024, marking the first major reform to post-market surveillance (PMS) legislation for medical devices in Great Britain.

MDCG issues guidance on regulatory responsibilities for online platforms hosting medical device software apps

The Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) has published guidance clarifying the regulatory responsibilities of app platform providers facilitating the availability of medical device software (MDSW) apps on the EU market. Chaired by a European Commission representative and composed of Member State delegates, the MDCG set out obligations under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR), Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR), and Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (EU Digital Services Act, EU DSA). The guidance distinguishes between platform providers acting as intermediary service providers and those qualifying as distributors or importers.

Eurojust coordinates takedown of major dark web drugs marketplace

Eurojust, in coordination with Europol, led an international investigation that dismantled Archetyp, one of the longest-running dark web platforms for illicit drug trade. The joint action resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, including the platform’s German creator and administrator residing in Spain, and the seizure of assets worth €7.8m. Archetyp, which had over 3,200 vendors and 600,000 users, facilitated drug sales estimated at over €250m and was one of the few platforms permitting fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

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