Pharmacovigilance
Vigilance by Another Name
Do regulations and guidance documents sometimes stagnate your learning progress because of the terminology used? Regulation confusion is a common complaint heard from current and prospective new...
Pharmacovigilance
EU Clinical Trials Regulation: Time Is Running Out, Are You Ready?
On January 31, 2022, the EU Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014 (CTR) came into force with a transition period of three years. Now, as that transition period comes to a close, the process and need...
Quality & Compliance
Navigating the Nordic Pharmaceutical Landscape: Key Considerations for a Successful Launch
The Nordic region, renowned for its world-class healthcare, presents unique opportunities and challenges for pharmaceutical companies. Understanding the Nordic pharmaceutical landscape is crucial for...
Pharmacovigilance
Enhancing Animal Health Compliance with Comprehensive Medical Information (MI) and Pharmacovigilance (PV) Services
Comprehensive Animal Health Medical Information (MI) and Pharmacovigilance (PV) support services in the veterinary industry are a must-have for companies who want to ensure the safety, efficacy, and...
Pharmacovigilance
Common Challenges in Signal Detection in Pharmacovigilance and How to Overcome Them
In pharmacovigilance, recognizing and responding to safety signals quickly can be crucial for patient safety. A "signal" in pharmacovigilance refers to a hypothesis, supported by evidence, of a new...
Pharmacovigilance
Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs) and Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) – An Overview
A Safety Data Exchange Agreement (SDEA) or Pharmacovigilance Agreement (PVA) is a legal written contract which ensures that all safety data, PV tasks and responsibilities are detailed between two or...
Pharmacovigilance
Meet the Expert: Tariq Khan
Our “Meet the Expert” series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This “behind the curtain” view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...
Pharmacovigilance
Meet the Expert: Susanna Heinonen
Our “Meet the Expert” series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This “behind the curtain” view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...
Pharmacovigilance
Meet the Expert: David Lough
Our “Meet the Expert” series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This “behind the curtain” view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...
Pharmacovigilance
An Overview of the PSMF: Pharmacovigilance System Master File
What is a PSMF? The EU Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) is a legally required document created and maintained by a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH). Essentially, the document is a...
Pharmacovigilance
The GPO: An Essential Guide to the Graduated Plan Officer (Der Stufenplanbeauftragte)
Introduction According to §63a of the German Medicinal Products Act (AMG), a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who places finished medicinal products on the market that are medicinal products within the...
Pharmacovigilance
The LPPV Network: An Essential Guide to Local Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance
Every marketing authorization holder (MAH) needs a pharmacovigilance system to guarantee the safety of its products. Within the EU a pharmacovigilance system is defined as a system used by an...
Pharmacovigilance
Meet the Expert: Thomas Chatzopoulos
Our "Meet the Expert" series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This "behind the curtain" view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...
Pharmacovigilance
The QPPV: An Essential Guide to the Qualified Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance
When submitting marketing authorisation applications (MAAs) in Europe, the applicant (Marketing Authorization Holder, MAH) shall already have set up a pharmacovigilance system. A Summary of the...
Pharmacovigilance
Understanding the PSUR and PBRER
Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) play a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing safety and efficacy of medicinal products once they've entered the market. While initial clinical trials provide...
Achieving Success with Regulatory Intelligence in Pharmacovigilance
What is Regulatory Intelligence in Pharmacovigilance? In Pharmacovigilance (PV), Regulatory Intelligence involves the collection and analysis of publicly accessible PV regulatory guidelines and...