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: 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...