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Lebanese Guideline on Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (LGVP)

 
Lebanese Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (LGVP) Guideline - Invite for Public Consultation



Announcement – Date: January 31th, 2023
We are pleased to announce the extension to LGVP public consultation deadlines.
Phase II (Modules II, V, and XVI): Extended from February 16th, 2024 to March 16th, 2024.
Phase III (Modules VII, VIII, and XV): Extended from March 16th, 2024 to April 16th, 2024.
 
Clarification – Date: October 17th , 2023
As an addition to the instructions outlined above, kindly note that the following details pertaining to the reviewer are obligatory and must be incorporated within the body of the submitted email: 
  • Reviewer's full name 
  • Reviewer's contact information, including phone number and email 
  • Reviewer's current country of residence 
 
Beirut, October 16, 2023 — The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is pleased to announce the official release of Version 1 of the Lebanese Good Pharmacovigilance Practices Guideline (LGVP) for public consultation.
In alignment with our commitment to transparency, safety, and continuous improvement, we invite all Marketing Authorization Holders and any party or individual involved in pharmacovigilance activities in Lebanon to actively participate in the public consultation phase for this guideline. Your valuable input, comments, and questions will contribute to the refinement of the guideline.
 
Guideline Overview:
The LGVP outlines essential standards and best practices in pharmacovigilance, ensuring that all pharmaceutical products available in Lebanon meet the highest safety and quality standards. This guideline will play a pivotal role in strengthening our nation's pharmaceutical sector and, most importantly, safeguarding public health.
 
Public Consultation Details:
The public consultation period will follow a sequential release of Modules to be organized into three distinct phases, each extending for a duration of three months, with a one-month interval between phases. These phases are outlined as follows:
       Phase Start Date End Date Modules
Phase I October 16, 2023 January 16, 2024
  • Introductory Note: Legal basis and structure of pharmacovigilance guideline*
  • Module I: Pharmacovigilance systems and their quality systems
  • Module VI: Collection, management and submission of reports of suspected adverse reactions to medicinal products
Phase II November 16, 2023 March 16, 2024
  • Module II: Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) and Pharmacovigilance Sub-System File (PSSF)
  • Module V: Risk management systems
  • Module XVI: Risk minimization measures-selection of tools and effectiveness indicators
Phase III December 16, 2023 April 16, 2024
  • Module VII: Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR)
  • Module VIII: Post-Authorization Safety Studies (PASS)
  • Module XV: Safety communication
*The introductory note is not concerned with the public consultation; you are therefore not required to submit comments on it.
 
 
As of the date of the present announcement, the MoPH is proud to initiate Phase I of the public consultation for the concerned Modules.
 
How to Participate:
To access the guideline and participate in the public consultation, kindly access the links for the Modules provided under the relevant section of the present Lebanese National Pharmacovigilance Program webpage.

Proposals for corrections, revision, or addition suggested to any section of the released Modules are to be shared through the provided link for the Excel sheet and sent to both of the following emails within the specified timeframe: lgvp@moph.gov.lb, and lgvp.moph@gmail.com.

We kindly request that you use the provided Excel sheet for each respective Module. The Excel file should be named according to the following convention: “Module [Module number]-[Company name].xls”, for instance, "Module I-Mersaco.xls." Your compliance with this naming convention is greatly appreciated.

An acknowledgment email will be sent to confirm the receipt pf the suggested comments.

For further information and inquiries, please contact the Pharmacovigilance Team through the above email.
 
Remarks:
The Lebanese MoPH extends its gratitude to all stakeholders for their cooperation and commitment to the advancement of pharmacovigilance in Lebanon. Your engagement in the public consultation is invaluable, and together, we will set new standards for pharmaceutical safety and efficacy.

Copyright Notice ©
This Guideline on Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP) for Lebanon is the property of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). All rights are reserved. Do not copy without permission. Permission may be requested from the Quality Assurance for Pharmaceutical Products Program - Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon by sending an email to: pv@moph.gov.lb, or pv.moph@gmail.com

 
Introductory Note: Legal basis and structure of pharmacovigilance guideline
Introductory Note: Legal basis and structure of pharmacovigilance guideline

First published: 16/10/2023

 
Module I: Pharmacovigilance systems and their quality systems
Module I: Pharmacovigilance systems and their quality systems
First published: 16/10/2023
Consultation dates: from 16/10/2023 to 16/01/2024
 
Module II: Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) and Pharmacovigilance Sub-System File (PSSF)
Module II: Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) and Pharmacovigilance Sub-System File (PSSF)
First published: 16/11/2023
Consultation dates: from 16/11/2023 to 16/02/2024
 
Module V: Risk Management System
Module V: Risk Management System
Module V – Annex: Template of the National Display of the Risk Management Plan in Lebanon

First published: 16/11/2023
Consultation dates: from 16/11/2023 to 16/02/2024
 
Module VI: Collection, management, and submission of reports of suspected adverse reactions to medicinal products
Module VI: Collection, management, and submission of reports of suspected adverse reactions to medicinal products
First published: 16/10/2023
Consultation dates: from 16/10/2023 to 16/01/2024
 
Module VII: Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR)
Module VII: Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR)
First published: 16/12/2023
Consultation dates: from 16/12/2023 to 16/03/2024
 
Module VIII: Post-Authorization Safety Study(PASS)
Module VIII: Post-Authorization Safety Study(PASS)

First published: 16/12/2023
Consultation dates: from 16/12/2023 to 16/03/2024

 
Module XV: Safety Communication 
Module XV: Safety Communication
First published: 16/12/2023
Consultation dates: from 16/12/2023 to 16/03/2024
 
 
Module XVI: Risk Minimization Measures: Selection of Tools and Effectiveness Indicators
Module XVI: Risk Minimization Measures: Selection of Tools and Effectiveness Indicators

First published: 16/11/2023
Consultation dates: from 16/11/2023 to 16/02/2024

 

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J07AJ51 BOOSTRIX B Diphteria toxoid purified - ?2.5Lf/0.5ml, Tetanus toxoid purified - ?5Lf/0.5ml, Bordetella Pertussis Antigens: toxoid - 8mcg/0.5ml, Bordetella Pertussis Antigens: filamentous haemagglutinin - 8mcg/0.5ml, Pertactine - 2.5mcg Al3+/0.5ml, Aluminium hydroxide - 0.3mg Al3+/0.5ml, Aluminium Phosphate - 0.2mg/0.5ml Injectable suspension 1,394,909 L.L
J07CA09 INFANRIX HEXA B Diphteria toxoid purified (Prefilled syringe) - ?30IU/0.5ml, Tetanus toxoid purified (prefilled syringe) - ?40IU/0.5ml, Bordetella pertussis antigen (Prefilled syringe) - toxoid 25mcg+filamentous haemaglutinin 25mcg+pertactin 8mcg/0.5ml, Poliomyelitis virus type 1 antigen (prefilled syringe) - 40D.U./0.5ml, Poliomyelitis virus type 2 antigen(prefilled syringe) - 8D.U./0.5ml, Poliomyelitis virus type 3 antigen (prefilled syringe) - 32D.U./0.5ml, HBs Antigen (prefilled syringe) - 10mcg/0.5ml, H. Influenza type b polysaccharide (Vial) - 10mcg/0.5ml Injectable suspension 4,230,416 L.L
J07CA09 HEXAXIM BioTech Diphteria Toxoid - ?20IU/0.5ml, Tetanus toxoid - ?40IU/0.5ml, Bordetella Pertussis Antigens: toxoid - 25mcg/0.5ml, Bordetella Pertussis Antigens: filamentous haemagglutinin - 25mcg/0.5ml, Polio virus inactivated type 1 (Mahoney strain) - 40D antigen units/0.5ml, Polio virus inactivated type 2 (MEF-I strain) - 8D antigen units/0.5ml, Polio virus inactivated type 3 (Saukett strain) - 32D antigen units/0.5ml, Hepatitis B, surface antigen - 10mcg/0.5ml, H. Influenza type b polysaccharide1 ,2 - 12mcg/0.5ml, 1 conjugated to tetanus protein - 22-36mcg, 2 adsorbed on aluminium hydroxide hydrated, Al+++ - 0.6mg Injectable suspension 4,462,901 L.L
R06AA02 DIPHENIST G Diphenhydramine HCl - 50mg/ml 50mg/ml Injectable solution 6,977,230 L.L
D04AA32 HISTERGAN G Diphenhydramine HCl - 2% 2% Cream 546,944 L.L
D04AA32 HISTAFEN G Diphenhydramine HCl - 2% 2% Solution 362,837 L.L
R06AA52 HISTALIX G Diphenhydramine HCl - 14mg/5ml, Ammonium chloride - 135mg/5ml, Menthol - 1.1mg/5ml Syrup 405,840 L.L
R06AA52 AMYDRAMINE G Diphenhydramine HCl - 13.5mg/5ml, Sodium citrate - 57mg/5ml, Ammonium chloride - 131.5mg/5ml, Menthol - 1mg/5ml Syrup, sugar free 133,040 L.L
R06AA52 MENTEX G Diphenhydramine HCl - 12.5mg/5ml, Dextrometorphan HBr - 15mg/5ml, Pseudoephedrine HCl - 30mg/5ml Syrup 323,866 L.L
D04AA32 DERMAMINE ITCH STOPPING G Diphenhydramine HCl - 1%, Zinc acetete - 0.1% Cream 560,382 L.L
D04AX CALAMINE PLUS B Diphenhydramine HCl - 0.25/100ml, Tetracaine HCl - 0.025/100ml, Zinc oxide - 8g/100ml, Calamine - 8g/100ml Lotion 177,899 L.L
R06AA52 PULMONAL EXPECTORANT G Diphenhydramine HCl - 0.015g/5ml, Ammonium HCl - 0.1g/5ml Syrup 177,899 L.L
C05CA03 DIOVENOR 600 B Diosmin - 600mg 600mg Tablet, film coated 1,089,856 L.L
C05CA03 DIOVENOR 600 B Diosmin - 600mg 600mg Tablet 544,256 L.L
A07BC05 SMECTALIA B Diosmectite - 3g/sachet 3g/sachet Powder for suspension 935,570 L.L
A07BC05 SMECTALIA STRAWBERRY B Diosmectite - 3g/sachet 3g/sachet Powder for suspension 935,570 L.L
G02AD02 PROPESS B Dinoprostone - 10mg 10mg Vaginal delivery system 5,838,996 L.L
L04AX07 MAROVAREX G Dimethyl Fumarate - 240mg Capsule, hard, gastro-resistant 60,848,734 L.L
L04AX07 TECFEO 240 G Dimethyl Fumarate - 240mg 240mg Capsule, delayed release 67,784,092 L.L
L04AX07 MAROVAREX G Dimethyl Fumarate - 120mg 120mg Capsule, hard, gastro-resistant 9,838,676 L.L
D04AA13 FENISTIL B Dimethindene maleate - 1mg/g 1mg/g Gel 196,201 L.L
A03AX13 SIMETHICONE G Dimethicone - 2g/100ml 2g/100ml Emulsion 212,327 L.L
A02AF02 MAALOX PLUS B Dimethicone - 25mg, Aluminium hydroxide - 200mg, Magnesium hydroxide - 200mg Tablet, chewable 166,636 L.L
A04AD GRAVOL B Dimenhydrinate - 50mg 50mg Tablet 163,949 L.L
A04AD GRAVOL B Dimenhydrinate - 15mg/5ml 15mg/5ml Liquid 258,018 L.L
A04AD GRAVOL B Dimenhydrinate - 100mg 100mg Suppository 294,302 L.L
C08DB01 APO-DILTIAZ G Diltiazem HCl - 60mg 60mg Tablet 545,600 L.L
C08DB01 ZALDEM G Diltiazem HCl - 60mg 60mg Tablet, scored 199,657 L.L
C08DB01 MONO-TILDIEM LP/SR B Diltiazem HCl - 300mg 300mg Capsule, sustained release 658,483 L.L
C08DB01 ZALDEM CR G Diltiazem HCl - 240mg 240mg Capsule, controlled release 1,002,123 L.L
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