Post-Brexit Windsor Framework: Start Submitting ‘UK Only’ OTC Medicines Packs To MHRA

OTC medicines manufacturers operating in Great Britain or Northern Ireland must add a “UK only” label to outer packaging to prevent their OTC products being exported into any part of the European Union. This new packaging artwork can be submitted to the MHRA anytime from now but must be submitted prior to 31 December 2024, advises Jenson R+.     

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Manufacturers should start submitting their “UK only” labelling changes to the MHRA to meet post-Brexit regulatory changes, advises consultancy Jenson R+.

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