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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241113T180000
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SUMMARY:2024 MedSafety Webinar: Improving medicine safety through correct use & adverse event reporting
DESCRIPTION:As part of its pharmacovigilance programme\, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) recently partnered with the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) to deliver an informative webinar on reporting adverse drug events and promoting the safe use of medicines to reduce the occurrence of such events. \nThe webinar provided valuable insights into safe prescribing and dispensing practices\, screening for other conditions and potential drug interactions\, and the importance of pharmacovigilance. Attendees were also reminded of the proper procedures for reporting adverse events\, ensuring better health outcomes. \nThis event was tailored for pharmacists\, nurses\, and medical practitioners\, highlighting their critical roles in ensuring medication safety and fostering a robust pharmacovigilance culture in South Africa. \n  \nPresentations \nSAHPRA – Adverse Event Monitoring \nICPA – Safe Prescribing\, Dispensing\, and the onus to Report \n  \nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/2024-medsafety-webinar-improving-medicine-safety-through-correct-use-adverse-event-reporting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241121T080000
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SUMMARY:Complementary Medicines’ Stakeholder Engagement Hybrid Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The South African Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) Complementary Medicines’ (CMs’) Hybrid Workshop successfully took place\, offering attendees the option to participate either in person or via a virtual platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey areas discussed during the workshop included: \n\nSAHPRA responded to the 21 questions regarding Complementary Medicines (CMs).\nThe South African Pharmacy Council’s presentation on GPP Compliance and Inspections.\nInsights from the National Department of Health regarding Pharmacy Premises Licences\, as outlined in Section 22 of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974.\nThe National Consumer Commission’s role is to safeguard the public through oversight of non-medicinal “Grey Area Products.”\nIndustry representatives’ responses to SAHPRA’s feedback on the questions raised.\n\nThe workshop provided a valuable platform for dialogue between regulators and stakeholders \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations \nSAHPRA | Feedback on the list of 21 Complementary Medicines’ Questions \nNational Department of Health | Pharmacy premises licences in terms of Section 22 of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 \nSouth African Pharmacy Council | GPP Compliance and Inspections \nNational Consumer Council | Role of the NCC in Safeguarding the General Public – Proving Oversight on Products \n  \nRecording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/complementary-medicines-stakeholder-engagement-hybrid-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241126T100000
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SUMMARY:Industry Stakeholder Engagement | Medical Devices Unit
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Devices Unit of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hosted a consultative meeting with Industry. The meeting aimed to communicate updates\, ensure compliance with legislative requirements\, discuss improvements to the application process\, and enhance overall client service and relations. \n\n\n\n\nAreas of discussion included: \n\nPayment of applicable fees\n\nAnnual retention fees (including cancellation licences for non-compliant licence holders)\nLicence fees\n\n\nRenewal applications\nGuidelines for the management of medical device vigilance\nISO 13485 Certification – implementation plan for April 2025\n\nDownload presentation \n  \nWatch Recording
URL:https://www.sahpra.org.za/event/industry-stakeholder-engagement-medical-devices-unit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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