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The British Government agency that, in concert with the Committee on Safety in Medicines, regulates the approval and sale of pharmaceutical products in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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An executive agency of the Department of Health with the prime function of safeguarding the public health.<\/p>\n

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