Update on Plans for Ending FMD Use and Learn in Ireland
Source: IMVO 30th April 2020
"The obligation to move towards full compliance with the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) remains, however, given the unique circumstances in which we find ourselves, it has been decided to delay plans previously notified to end the use and learn period for wholesalers in May and for pharmacies and hospitals in September."
The Safety Features Oversight Group[1] has been reviewing plans to end the FMD use and learn period on a phased basis in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Group recognises that this crisis has placed considerable strain on all parties involved in the medicines supply chain in Ireland – pharmacies, hospitals and wholesalers as well as manufacturers, MAHs and parallel importers/distributors – and acknowledges the excellent work being done by everyone to maintain the supply of medicines, while ensuring staff and public safety. The obligation to move towards full compliance with the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) remains, however, given the unique circumstances in which we find ourselves, it has been decided to delay plans previously notified to end the use and learn period for wholesalers in May and for pharmacies and hospitals in September.
Source: IMVO 30th April 2020
[1] Comprises Irish Medicines Verification Organisation (IMVO), Department of Health, Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), Health Service Executive (HSE) and Private Hospitals Association (PHA).
