Gulfstream Daily Brief

Regulatory intelligence and policy · Issue 049

MHRA updates access pathways, licensing guidance and exclusivity information

MHRA activity leads today’s brief, spanning early access support, medicines licensing, exceptional device use and exclusivity information.

By Scott Morvay, Founder November 9, 2026 Official sources linked

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Three investigational medicines receive Innovation Passports

MHRA announced Innovation Passports for investigational treatments with the potential to address unmet needs in lung cancer, Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease through the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway.

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International Recognition Procedure guidance updated

MHRA updated its guidance on using the International Recognition Procedure for medicines licensing applications.

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Exceptional use authorisations list updated

MHRA updated its list of manufacturers and medical devices granted exemptions, including exemptions that expired or were cancelled.

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UK data and market exclusivity information updated

MHRA updated information covering UK reference medicinal products authorised from 2014 to 2021 and the associated expiry dates for data protection and marketing exclusivity.

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Why this matters

These updates give regulatory teams current reference points for UK development support, reliance based licensing, exceptional device access and exclusivity planning. Innovation Passports signal entry into a coordinated pathway, while the updated guidance and lists support accurate submission and lifecycle work.

Scott Morvay

Founder, Gulfstream Intelligence

This brief provides general regulatory news and educational information. It is not legal or regulatory advice.