21/02/2026
🌍 Staying compliant in Pharmacovigilance is getting tougher. Are you up to speed?
Here is your weekly roundup of major PV and drug safety updates from around the world, brought to you by OshVi Solutions! 👇
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🌐 Global Milestones
🤝 FDA & EMA Team Up: A new "cluster on PV topics" has been formed for monthly data sharing. They also reinforced their "10 Guiding Principles" for AI integration in PV!
Australia (TGA): Mandatory reporting expanded for device-related adverse events.
South Africa (SAHPRA): Introduced an accelerated reliance pathway.
📚 CIOMS: Updated their PV glossary to officially include AI terminology.
🇪🇺 European Union (EMA & PRAC)
🚨 Market Withdrawal: Levamisole is being withdrawn across the EU due to severe risks of leukoencephalopathy.
📜 New EU PV Regulations in Effect! Key compliance changes you need to know:
Mandatory risk-based audits covering all PV activities.
Stricter subcontractor oversight and contract requirements.
Streamlined PSMF documentation (now only for "major/critical" deviations).
Internal handling of signal detection (no more standalone submissions to EMA).
Updated PSURs (requiring RMM effectiveness data) & mandatory digital PASS registration.
🇮🇳 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Regional Alerts (India, UK, US)
India: New safety warnings mandated for Doxycycline (CNS side effects) and Carbimazole (blood disorders).
UK (MHRA): Dual-licensed medicines must align with the new EU PV standards. (Also: Precautionary recall for MOVICOL Ease Citrus Powder).
US (FDA): MedWatch issued safety/correction alerts for TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Systems and Medline Homecare Beds.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!
Feb 23–24, 2026: 17th Global PV & Clinical Trials Summit (London).
Apr 28–29, 2026: 5th PV & Drug Safety Conference (Madrid).
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💡 The PV landscape is evolving rapidly — AI integration, stricter audits, global collaboration, and stronger post-marketing surveillance are reshaping compliance expectations worldwide.
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Which of these regulatory updates will impact your daily PV operations the most? Let's discuss in the comments! 💬