Research commissioned by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has found that 88 per cent of adults in Britain are confident about the safety of medicines.

In seeking information about the risks and benefits of medicines, 61 per cent have approached their doctor and 41 per cent a local pharmacist.

However, the research found that only 2 per cent of the public and 20 per cent of doctors could identify MHRA as the regulator.

Read the MHRA's report here

Research commissioned by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has found that 88 per cent of adults in Britain are confident about the safety of medicines.

In seeking information about the risks and benefits of medicines, 61 per cent have approached their doctor and 41 per cent a local pharmacist.

However, the research found that only 2 per cent of the public and 20 per cent of doctors could identify MHRA as the regulator.

Read the MHRA's report here