Pharmacovigilance

Literature Monitoring for Pharmacovigilance

Continuous monitoring of global and local literature, case identification and reporting.

Global and Local Sources

Marketing authorisation holders are expected to screen the worldwide scientific literature, and in many markets local journals as well, for reports of suspected adverse reactions and other safety information, as described in GVP Module VI.

URAS PV combines global database searches such as PubMed with monitoring of local journals, identifies valid cases and relevant safety information, and passes them into the ICSR and signal management processes.

Our services include:

  • Search strategies for each active substance
  • Regular global literature screening, including PubMed
  • Local journal monitoring in the markets we cover
  • Identification of ICSRs and other safety information
  • Full-text retrieval and translation where needed
  • Documented search results for audits and inspections

How We Work

01

Search Strategy

Search terms are defined for each active substance and source.

02

Screening

Articles are screened for cases and relevant safety information.

03

Follow-up

Valid cases go to ICSR processing, other findings to signal management.

Other Pharmacovigilance Services

Global & Local Pharmacovigilance

We build global PV systems fully compliant with international standards (ICH, GVP) and act as local LPPV representatives in 15+ countries.

Global and local pharmacovigilance details

QPPV Outsourcing

We assume marketing authorisation holders' legal obligations with our EU QPPV, UK QPPV, and country-based qualified person (LPPV) services.

QPPV outsourcing details

PSMF Management

Full-scope support for creating, maintaining, and keeping the Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) inspection-ready at all times.

PSMF writing and management details

SOP Writing

Writing and review of pharmacovigilance SOPs and working instructions aligned with GVP and local requirements.

SOP writing details

ICSR Processing

Collection, assessment, coding (MedDRA), and electronic submission of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSR) to systems such as EudraVigilance and FDA FAERS.

ICSR processing details

Signal Management & Risk Assessment

Proactive signal detection, benefit-risk analysis, and the preparation of periodic safety reports (PBRER / DSUR).

Signal management details

Safety Database

Our validated safety database unifies ICSR management, coding, and regulatory submissions on a single platform.

Safety database details

Audit & Training

PV audit preparation, internal audit services, and regulatory training programmes for your teams.

Audit and training details

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