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<h1>About Us</h1>
<p>We are the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and we regulate medicines and devices for the benefit of people and animals. We are committed to excellence in health product regulation through science, collaboration and
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<p><strong>Customer Services<br> HPRA</strong><br> <strong>T:</strong> +353 (0) 1 676 4971<br> <strong>E:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@hpra.ie">info@hpra.ie</a></p>
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