Topics

Pharmacovigilance

IDMP and SPOR

Even though IDMP is no longer a prerequisite for E2B (R3) to become mandatory, we are seeing progress in the implementation of IDMP. EMA has brought live elements of their SPOR program and work continues.

E2B

The transition to E2B (R3) for electronic submission of ICSRs has kept us busy for years already. Most vendors are finally rolling out R3-compliant versions of their PV databases. Some jurisdictions will make the new format mandatory in just several months. Time is running out to become compliant.

Tools

Downloading information from EudraVigilance is a mandatory activity since 22-Nov-2017. Identifying and selecting what to download and eventually import in their own databases is not a simple task for many authorization holders. Tools are becoming available to help manage these tasks efficiently.

Managing submissions is a major task in pharmacovigilance. Even without (or to support) a dedicated safety system, specialized tools are available which make the handling and maintenance of dozens or even hundreds of submissions a breeze.

Learning Management Systems

People are at the center of most controlled and regulated processes. They must be adequately trained, and documentation of such training must be readily available. As part of your quality system, a learning management system or platform helps you with the planning, coordination, execution, success control, and documentation of trainings and other required activities.

Learning, and learning management has been one of the core topics of my professional life for more than 35 years, helping customers to efficiently make knowledge available when and where required.