| Previous PSUR BulletinsWeek commencing 04 April 2016 
              The  mandatory use deadline of the PSUR Repository is fast approaching (13 June  2016) at which time all PSUR submissions within the EU should be centralised  through the PSUR Repository. To this effect NCAs, Industry and EMA should  ensure business processes are ready for this new phase.  
              The  last release of the PSUR Repository (v.1.06.00) is scheduled for the 14 May  2016 and is currently in the user acceptance testing (UAT) phase. The EMA user  acceptance testing (UAT) started on the 30 March and was finalised yesterday 5  April. The NCA/Industry UAT will take place between the 18 April – 22 April.  NCAs and Industry representatives interested in participating in the UAT should  contact Turi Salami (turi.salami@ext.ema.europa.eu).  The main enhancements provided in this  version are: 
              
                Ability  for NCAs to indicate lifecycle invalid eCTD submissions in the PSUR repository  with automated message to the MAHProvide  the functionality to create a unique name for each of the XML delivery fileAbility  for MAH to create xml delivery file and submit after submission deadline with  ‘late submission id’ provided by the EMA upon requestImproved/amended notifications No  need to manually enter the EMA product number for CAPs in the delivery fileNo  need to manually enter the sender and receiver routing IDs in the delivery file With release v.1.06.00 the project  will have completed the delivery of all the agreed functionality and the system  will be in full production. This milestone will mark the transition of the PSUR  Repository project into its maintenance phase with a subsequent change of the  project governance structure. The EMA Management Board agreed to this  transition in its March 2016 meeting. The operational aspects regarding this  transition are currently under discussion with the members of the PSUR Advisory  group, to ensure a smooth transition into the new model of working.  
              A  series of trainings and Q&As have been scheduled in preparation both for  the upcoming release v.1.06.00 and for the mandatory use (see tables below).  NCAs and Industry representatives should take note of these dates, NCA  representatives will receive an invitation from EMA. The industry  representatives are encouraged to register for the training by contacting Turi  Salami (turi.salami@ext.ema.europa.eu). These training  and Q&A sessions will be recorded and the recordings will made available on the eSubmissions PSUR Repository page.   
 
              All  MAHs are strongly encouraged to submit all PSURs and supplementary information  for nationally authorised medicines to the PSUR repository in addition to the  submissions to the relevant NCAs. Please be reminded that for centrally  authorised medicines submission to the PSUR Repository is already mandatory.  MAHs are also reminded that PSUR submissions both to the PSUR Repository and  NCAs must be structured electronic submissions, i.e. eCTD or NeeS. As  of the 11 February 2016 all ongoing procedures with PSURs available in the PSUR  Repository will “switch-on”. This  covers all procedures, whether previously in the pilot or not. The circulation  of assessment reports and comments via email is no longer in place and the PSUR  Repository enhanced notification system will alert National Competent  Authorities (NCAs) to document uploads into the system. The enhanced  notifications contain relevant information which was originally circulated by  assessment teams by email. All procedures starting from February onwards will  run in switch-on mode only.  During  the switch-on phase the EMA will also manually upload all the PSURs that are  received by NCAs only, during the so called “reconciliation process”.  This process applies to nationally authorised  medicines only. The manual upload is the second pillar of the “switch-on” phase  as it will allow the system to host full data sets for all procedures, thereby allowing  the NCAs to fully test complete download capability. In order to support this  phase of the project, and in addition gain further experience with the system, MAHs  are strongly encouraged to submit all PSURs and supplementary information for  nationally authorised medicines to the PSUR repository in addition to the  submissions to the relevant NCAs. This will allow the EMA to rely less on the  reconciliation process with the Memberuro States, ensuring timely inclusion of  PSURs in the system and better adherence to the procedural timetable;  ultimately ensuring that no PSUR is left unassessed or assessed late.  Please  be reminded that for centrally authorised medicines submission to the PSUR  Repository is already mandatory. MAHs for nationally authorised medicines are  also reminded that PSUR submissions both to the PSUR Repository and NCAs must  be structured electronic submissions, i.e. eCTD or NeeS. PSURs submitted as pdf  documents cannot be uploaded into the PSUR Repository, and will entail follow  up with the relevant MAH.  The  PSUR Repository will become mandatory on the 13 June 2016; from this moment on  all PSUR submissions across Epe will be submitted to the EMA only via this  channel. Users  should continue to report any issues they may have with the system through the  PSUR Repository mailbox psurrepository@ema.europa.eu . Week commencing 18 January 2016 
              We  are happy to announce the positive outcome of the written consultation with the  EU Regulatory Network on the move to the switch-on  phase of the PSUR Repository project, with no blocking issues identified  by the Member States.  
              Switch-on  entails that all PSURs for PSUSA procedures will be available via the  Repository as the EMA will pro-actively upload submissions made to NCAs only  following reconciliation. The National Competent Authorities (NCAs) will  continue receiving nationally authorised product (NAP) PSURs locally until the  mandatory use (June 2016), hence the download function is optional (e.g.  existing automated downloads from CESP remain available).  The key difference is the use of the enhanced notification system instead of  Eudranet emails, and the upload of assessment reports and comments via the repository without the circulation of manually  drafted emails to the functional mailboxes. The switch-on phase will allow for further learning  and preparation for the mandatory use of the system, and allow for optimal  prioritisation of existing change requests.
 
              As of the 11 February 2016 all ongoing  procedures with PSURs available in the PSUR Repository will “switch-on”. This covers all  procedures, whether previously in the pilot or not. The circulation of  assessment reports and comments via email will stop and the PSUR Repository  enhanced notification system will alert NCAs to uploads into the system. The  enhanced notifications contain information which was originally circulated by  assessment teams by email.All  procedures starting from February onwards will run in switch-on mode only.  
              In the view of the  upcoming switch-on phase all MAHs are strongly encouraged to submit all PSURs  and supplementary information for nationally authorised medicines to the PSUR  repository in addition to the submissions to the relevant NCAs. Please be  reminded that for centrally authorised medicines submission to the PSUR  Repository is already mandatory. We  would like to remind MAHs that the issue related to the product selection at  the time of the XML delivery file creation is fully resolved. It is important  that all PSUR submissions to the EMA are  sent to the repository using the xml delivery file and that the workaround  solutions used previously are no longer applied. Users  should continue to report any issues they may have with the system through the  PSUR Repository mailbox psurrepository@ema.europa.eu . Week Commencing 11 January 2016 
              We  are happy to announce that release of version 1.05.00 of the PSUR Repository  went live on the 6th of January 2016. This release is a major milestone in the  PSUR Repository project marking the completion of the delivery of all the  post-audit functionalities in line with the plan approved by the EMA Management  Board in June 2015. The project now enters into the final months before the  agreed mandatory use of the system both for Industry and for the EU Regulatory  Network. The mandatory use will commence on the 13 June 2016.  
              A  dedicated Interactive Q&A session with NCAS on the use of PSUR  repository v 01.05.00 is scheduled for the 19 January 12:00 – 13:00 (UK  time). The purpose of this session is to ensure that all NCAs are familiar  with the new notification system and availability of the assessment report  template via the repository. This session will be recorded and the recording  will be made available via the eSubmission webpage.With  the full delivery of the post-audit functionality the EMA has initiated  discussions with the network on the closure of the project pilot phase and move  to the switch-on phase, and to this effect has launched a written  consultation requesting NCAs to identify any potential blocking issues to  this new phase of the project. The switch-on phase of the project aims at  creating a simulated mandatory use of system for NCAs and EMA, and entails that  assessment reports and comments will no longer be circulated by email. These  documents will need to be accessed through the system and all activity will be  supported by the recent delivery of the enhanced notification system of the  repository. The switch-on is proposed from February 2016 onwards. National  Competent Authorities are requested to submit any blocking issues to the  switch-on by Friday, 22nd January, 15:00 (UK time). 
              In  the view of the upcoming switch-on phase all MAHs are strongly encouraged to submit  all PSURs and supplementary information to the PSUR repository in addition to  the submissions to the relevant NCAs.The  scope for release v.1.06.00 is due to be confirmed on the 18 January, by the  PSUR Repository Advisory Group, and the release is scheduled for the second  quarter of 2016. The NCA and Industry user acceptance testing (UAT) will take  place between the 18 April – 22 April, with a prior kick-off meet planned on  the 18 March. NCAs and Industry representatives interested in participating in  the UAT should contact Turi Salami (turi.salami@ext.ema.europa.eu). The main enhancements proposed in this  version are: 
              
                Ability  to remove wrongly submitted documentsProvide  the functionality to create a unique name for each of the XML delivery fileForwarding  of assessment reports and recommendations to the MAHImprovement  of EMA admin screen to make xml delivery file preparation easier or change the  UI to allow the MAH to create the xml delivery file for submissions after the  deadline (manual trigger required by EMA)Notifications  amended to inform of procedure deadlines without any PSURPrepare  of delivery file to take the EMA product number from Art 57 instead of free  text field.Improvement  of the error handling and messages from the eSubmissions Gateway The  issue related to the product selection at the time of the XML delivery file  creation has now been solved for majority of procedures and the full  functionality will be available in the system from Tuesday 19th January 12:00pm  midday. This defect has been affecting only products which have been added or  amended in the Art 57 database after the data lock point (DLP). It is important  that all PSUR submissions are sent to the repository using the xml delivery  file and workaround solutions used previously should no longer be used unless  you are specifically requested to do so. If you continue to experience issues  with the product selection, please report to PSURrepository@ema.europa.eu as soon as possible. Users  should continue to report any issues they may have with the system through the  PSUR Repository mailbox. Week commencing 14 December 2015 
              The UAT  for release v.1.05.00 was closed on the 10 December 2015. No change requests  were raised during the exercise, and the defects which were identified have  been fixed. The release therefore remains on target for a deployment at the end  of December and Go-Live in January 2016.This release is a major milestone in the PSUR Repository project  marking the completion of post-audit functionalities in line with the plan  approved by the EMA Management Board in June 2015. Confirmation of this  milestone will be announced once achieved at the both PRAC and CMDh plenary  meetings.The prioritisation exercise for v.1.06.00 is due to commence this  week. The release is scheduled for Q2 2016 and will be the last planned release  prior to the mandatory use of the repository (13 June 2016). The PSUR Repository continues to experience some issues in relation  to the submission of PSURs which leads to some products being unavailable in  the product selection when creating the XML delivery file. This defect affects  only products which have been added or amended in the Art 57 database after the  data lock point (DLP). The technical solution to the issue has already been  discussed and agreed, and will be available in early 2016. In the interim MAHs  have been provided with workaround solutions which enable the submission of  PSURs to the EMA. Users should continue to report any issues they may have with the  system through the PSUR Repository mailbox. Week commencing 16 November 2015
 
              The UAT  for release v.1.05.00 is scheduled to start on the 30 November 10:00 UK time with a dedicated session for the participants and will last until the 04  December. This UAT is only for NCAs as the release does not affect the  functionality for MAHs. Interested parties should contact turi.salami@ext.ema.europa.eu. As soon as the UAT for v. 1.05.00 is finalised the prioritisation  exercise for v.1.06.00 will be initiated in order to agree on the scope of this  version. The release is scheduled for Q2 2016 and will be the last planned  release prior to the mandatory use of the repository (13 June 2016). Important notice for MAHs: The PSUR  Repository is currently experiencing some issues in relation to the submission  of PSURs which leads to some products being unavailable in the product  selection when creating the XML delivery file. This defect affects all products  which have been added or amended in the Art 57 database after the data lock  point (DLP). Unfortunately, due to this defect, the PSUR repository product  selection listing cannot be refreshed overnight as usual. MAHs are recommended  to use the following work-around solutions until the issue is resolved:  For CAPs and NAPs  
              If some/any of the  products that are covered in your PSUR document are available through the  repository, we suggest that you create a delivery file and include all  available products in that delivery file, and if possible, mention the issue in  the cover letter. If you have already submitted the PSUR to the relevant NCAs,  and hence it is not possible to modify the cover letter included in the package  (the package to the NCAs and the EMA should be identical) inform EMA via PSURrepository@ema.europa.eu so  that we can ensure that the product team is aware of the issue and can ensure  that the missing products are included in the procedure scope.  For NAPs Additionally please submit  a convenience copy to the EMA PSURrepository@ema.europa.eu via Eudralink with accompanying justification for the reason why the submission  is made via Eudralink. This is a very exceptional arrangement and sending  submissions via Eudralink is normally not acceptable and submissions will be  rejected/considered not received at the EMA.   For CAPs  
              If none of your products  are available, and you are unable to create xml delivery file please contact  the EMA via the PSURrepository@ema.europa.eu mailbox to request a special filenaming convention for your submission. This is  a very exceptional arrangement and sending PSUR and PSUR supplementary  information submissions using filenaming convention is not acceptable without  prior agreement with EMA and will lead to your submissions being rejected.  To avoid the above issues we recommend that MAHs review their Art  57 data PRIOR to the DLP deadline, in which case the product selection which  not be impacted.  Users should continue to report any issues they may have with the  system through the PSUR Repository mailbox. 
              Week commencing 12 October 2015
Release  v.1.04.00  went live on the 14 October 2015 after the successful  deployment of a component of the fees system which was needed to establish the  link between the EURD list and Art 57. The UAT  report for this release concluded that all of the functionality introduced in  v1.4.0 PSUR Repository has passed UAT as per the previously agreed acceptance  criteria. A  dedicated Interactive Q&A session with NCAS on the use of PSUR  repository v 01.04.00 is scheduled for the 23 October 12:00 – 13:30 (UK  time). The purpose of this session is to ensure that all NCAs are familiar  with the new features of the system, such as deduplication of PSURs and changes  to the search screen which are provided in the new release of the PSUR  repository. This session will be recorded and the recording will be made  available via the eSubmission webpage. A  dedicated Interactive Q&A session with MAHs on the use of PSUR repository  v 01.04.00 is scheduled for the 28 October 09:00 – 10:30 (UK time). This session will be recorded and the recording will be made available via the  eSubmission webpage. The purpose of this session is to ensure that all MAHs are  familiar with the new features of the system, such as the grouping of  associated submissions and changes to the product selection screen which are  provided in the new release of the PSUR repository. The  prioritisation of change requests for PSUR Repo v 01.05.00 is ongoing and the  outcome of this exercise will shape the scope of this release which will  include the following:
                
                   API  (automated 2-way exchange between NCA IT systems and PSUR Repository)Additional  notification system (fulfilling post-audit requirement 1 and 3)Additional  Change Requests (CRs) as prioritised by the Advisory GroupThere  is an open call for interest for volunteers for the v 01.05.00 UAT which  contains the API. Interested parties should contact turi.salami@ext.ema.europa.eu.MAHs are reminded  that whenever a PSUR submission to the EMA is provided, even during the  transition period leading up to the mandatory use of the PSUR Repository, such  PSUR submission should be in eCTD format only for CAPs and in eCTD or  Non eCTD electronic Submission (NeeS) format for NAPsthrough  eSubmission Gateway/Web Client using XML delivery file created in the PSUR  Repository user interface. In addition to this MAHs should note that as per the  CMDh document “Requirements on Submissions for Periodic safety update reports  (PSUR) to National Competent Authorities (NCAs) for products authorised via  National Procedures, MRP and DCP (NAPs)” (CMDh/317/2014, Rev. 4, September  2015) “PSURs in unstructured PDF or paper format are not accepted for  EU single assessment (PSUSA) and PSUR worksharing. If a PSUR for NAP(s)  authorised in only one Member State is planned to be submitted in these formats  for exceptional well justified reasons, the respective NCA should be contacted  to confirm acceptability”, in line with the legislation requiring submission  of PSUR electronically irrespective for CAPs or NAPs.Users should  continue to report any issues they may have with the system through the PSUR  Repository mailbox. Week commencing 05 October 2015 
              Release v.1.04.00 is  scheduled for the 13 October 2015. The NCA and Industry user acceptance testing  (UAT) finalised on the 02 October and the feedback is under assessment. The  outcome will be presented in the next week’s bulletin.As part  of this release the notifications will include an excel spreadsheet with the  PSURs submitted to the repository which will facilitate the reconciliation  process between the EMA and the Member States. This release also provides  further usability improvements for Industry and a link between EURD and  Art57.  A  dedicated MAH training on the new functionality from release v 01.04.00 of  the PSUR repository is scheduled for the 14 October 09:00-10:30 (UK time). This session will be recorded and the recording will be made available via the  eSubmission webpage. A  dedicated NCA training on the new functionality from release v 01.04.00 of the PSUR repository is scheduled for the 15 October 09:00-10:30 (UK  time). This session will be recorded and the recording will be made  available via the eSubmission webpage. The  prioritisation of change requests for PSUR Repo v 01.05.00 is ongoing and the  outcome of this exercise will shape the scope of this release which will  include the following:
                
                  API  (automated 2-way exchange between NCA IT systems and PSUR Repository)Additional  notification systemAdditional  Change Requests (CRs) as prioritised by the Advisory Group There  is an open call for interest for volunteers for the v 01.05.00 UAT which  contains the API. Interested parties should contact turi.salami@ext.ema.europa.eu. MAHs  are reminded that whenever a PSUR submission to the EMA is provided, even  during the transition period leading up to the mandatory use of the PSUR  Repository, such PSUR submission should be in eCTD format only for CAPs and in eCTD or Non eCTD electronic Submission (NeeS) format for NAPsthrough  eSubmission Gateway/Web Client using XML delivery file created in the PSUR  Repository user interface. In addition to this MAHs should note that as per the  CMDh document “Requirements on Submissions for Periodic safety update reports  (PSUR) to National Competent Authorities (NCAs) for products authorised via  National Procedures, MRP and DCP (NAPs)” (CMDh/317/2014, Rev. 4, September  2015) “PSURs in unstructured PDF or paper format are not accepted for  EU single assessment (PSUSA) and PSUR worksharing. If a PSUR for NAP(s)  authorised in only one Member State is planned to be submitted in these formats  for exceptional well justified reasons, the respective NCA should be contacted  to confirm acceptability”, in line with the legislation requiring  submission of PSUR electronically irrespective for CAPs or NAPs. Week commencing 07 September 2015 Week commencing 3 August 2015 
              Release  1.03.00 of the PSUR Repository is made available for both MAHs and NCAs on 6  August delivering improved functionality and defect fixes which have been  identified during the pilot phase. The updated system release notes and MAH and  NCA user guides can be found under User documents on this page. 
              The  scope for release v.1.04.00 is being agreed with the advisory group and the  release is planned for October 2015. The user acceptance testing (UAT) for the  release is planned for September 2015. Call for interest for this UAT will be  sent out early September.  Action  items and reminders 
              Training  session for MAHs and other industry users concentrating on the new features of  the PSUR repository v1.03.00 will be held on Wednesday 12 August 2015 at 1pm UK  time. This session will be recorded and the recording made available on this  page. Book your place by emailing  PSURrepository@ema.europa.eu.  It is recommended to review previous training material prior to attending this  session as it will only cover the new functionality delivered in the new  release.A  follow-on interactive Q&A session on the use of PSUR Repository for MAHs  and other industry users will be held on Thursday 10 September 2015 at 1pm UK  time. This session will be recorded and the recording made available on the  PSUR Repository webpage. Book your place by emailing  PSURrepository@ema.europa.eu. It  is strongly recommended to review available training material prior attending  this interactive session where we will answer your questions on the new  functionality. This Q&A session will not cover procedural aspects.Users  should continue to report any issues they have with the system through the PSUR  Repository mailbox PSURrepository@ema.europa.eu.List  of available procedures for the August pilot on the basis of the submissions in  the system has been distributed to the network. MAHs will be informed of the  procedures taking part in the August pilot. On  11 June 2015 the EMA Management Board, based on a positive PRAC Recommendation  and an independent audit report, announced that the PSUR repository meets the  functional specifications as agreed in the ‘PSUR Repository functionalities to  be audited’ document and concluded that it has achieved its full functionality.  The legislation foresees that 12 months after the EMA Management Board  announcement , the use of the repository for the submission, storage and  retrieval of all PSURs and related documents (assessment reports) in the  European Union will become mandatory (13 June 2016).  Full  news item can be found on the EMA public website 
              The  scope for release v.1.03.00 has been agreed, and scheduled for early August  2015. The NCA and Industry user acceptance testing (UAT) will take place  between the 17th and 23rd July. NCAs and industry  representatives interested in participating in the UAT should contact Turi  Salami (turi.salami@ext.ema.europa.eu)  by the 25th June.  The main enhancements provided in this  version are: 
              The  “Kick-off” meeting with PSUR Repository Advisory Group to prepare the UAT will  take place on the 26th June 2015.Improvements  to the product search functionality;Additional  search criteria for PSURs and supplemental information within the non-EU Single  assessment screen; Addition  of national authorisation numbers to facilitate searches when uploading Non EU  single assessment documents, and The  addition of information regarding silent adoption/plenary discussion in the  assessment report upload screen. Week commencing 29 June 2015 
              Kick  of meetings for the user acceptance testing (UAT) of release v.1.03.00 were  held with industry and NCAs on the 26th and 29th June.  The UAT will take place between the 17th and 23rd July  with an introductory training session planned on the 17th  July between 10:00-12:00 UK time. The aim of the training will be to  present a demo of the new version, review the scripts for the UAT and present  the feedback and support options for participants. Invitations to the UAT  training session will follow shortly.The  PSUR Repository team has initiated discussions with the network regarding the  move from the pilot phase to the switch-on phase. Once the system moves to this  phase the following will occur:
                
                  Full  ‘trial’ use of the PSUR Repository CAPs  must use the repository EMA  will manually upload any NAP submissions not submitted to the repository  The move to switch-on will allow the  network to obtain the full benefits of the repository prior to the mandatory  use.  Pre-conditions by the network for the  switch-on will be presented for agreement in the July PRAC and CMDh meetings,  together with a time schedule.  
              The  PSUR Repository team is currently preparing the list of available procedures  for the July pilot on the basis of the submissions in the system. The same approach  will be followed as was done in June, with the circulation of the list to the  network and request for NCAs to express their interest in participating; MAHs  will be informed thereafter. The  PSUR Repository bulletin will remain on a bi-weekly schedule during the summer  months.  Week commencing 08 June 2015 
              As  part of the PSUR Repository project the independent auditors PwC Luxembourg  visited the EMA premises on the 2nd and 3rd of June, 2015 for a second round of  fieldwork as follow-up to the initial audit held in February/March 2015. The  purpose of this fieldwork was to verify if the findings identified during the  initial audit had been tackled and the related recommendations implemented. The auditors were able to carry out their  testing on recently deployed version 01.02.00 of the PSUR Repository, which  became available on 01 June 2015. This release provides change requests  enhancing the system and fixes defects since the start of the pilot phase. In  particular, this release provides, one month earlier than planned, solutions  for all remaining findings from the audit. The auditors concluded that the second run  of tests demonstrates that all initial findings on the post-audit project plan have  been fixed by EMA. The auditors did not identify any additional findings,  concluding that the PSUR Repository is operational and allows a secure and  smooth running of the business processes, thereby completely fulfilling the  legal requirements. The independent audit report together with  the PRAC Recommendation, issued in April 2015, will be presented at the EMA  Management Board on 11 June 2015. The  proposed scope for release v.1.03.00 is currently under review. The release is  scheduled for the end of July.  Week commencing 06 April 2015 
              During  the April PRAC plenary the PRAC issued a positive Recommendation based on the  independent audit report confirming that the PSUR repository meets the  functional specifications as agreed in the ‘PSUR Repository functionalities to  be audited’ document and concludes therefore that it has achieved its full  functionality in the meaning of Art. 25a of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004. The PRAC Recommendation is a key milestone  in the project; together with the independent audit report it forms the basis  of the confirmation and announcement of the EMA Management Board that the  repository meets the pre-agreed full functional specifications which is planned  for June 2015.  Action  items and reminders: 
              DIA Information Day on New Services and Systems in  Pharmacovigilance on 28 April 2015 at the EMA in London. 16:30 – 17:00  - SESSION 4: “PSUR REPOSITORY –  Achievements and next steps”  Week commencing 16 March 2015 
              The  next version of the PSUR Repository (version 01.01) will be made available on  24 March 2015. This release provides change requests enhancing the system and  fixes defects identified after the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) performed at  the end of 2014 or since the start of the pilot phase. 
              Marketing  Authorisation Holders for Nationally Authorised products are reminded of their  obligation to continue to submit PSURs in those Member States where the  product(s) is authorised, in line with the standard submission requirements  (please refer to Requirements  for submissions for Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR) for MRP, DCP and  National Products (NAPs).  This requirement will remain until the use of the PSUR Repository is mandatory,  which is planned for June 2016 at the earliest.A  technical issue related to EMA eCTD review tool is affecting submissions of  multiple eCTD NAP submissions. Guidance on these submissions is available here. Week commencing 23 February 2015 
              On the 24  February 2015 CAP MAH contacts and NAP QPPVs for procedures starting in May  were invited to take part in the pilot. MAHs should confirm their participation  in the pilot by providing the name of the product to PSURrepository@ema.europa.eu by  the 2 March 2015. The  PSUR Repository audit is ongoing.  Action  items and reminders 
              Pilot  phase 2 planning: MAHs for procedures starting in May are requested to confirm  participation to PSURRepository@ema.europa.eu by 02 March 2015.3rd  Industry Stakeholder Platform on the Operation of EU Pharmacovigilance  Legislation with presentations on the PSUR Repository both from EMA and  Industry - 13 March 2015.PSUR  Repository interactive Q&A sessions for NCAs – 17 March 2015, 11:00 am UK  time.PSUR  Repository interactive Q&A sessions for MAHs - 05 and 19 March 2015, 09:00  am UK time.  Week commencing 09 February 2015 
              Initial  pilot phase started on 12 February with 9 CAP PSUSA procedures  running through the repository. Standard business processes at NCAs and EMA  will run in parallel to repository activity. Ten  CAP PSUSA procedures starting in March have now been agreed to run in the  repository.  Trainings  for new and existing gateway users occurred as planned on the 10 February and  12 February and can be found on the dedicated PSUR Repository webpage.   Week commencing 02 February 2015  
              Action  items and remindersList  of initial pilot procedures (CAPs only) to start in February has been agreed  and will be presented during the February PRAC meeting.MAHs  for March pilot procedure starts have been contacted to encourage and agree on  use of the repository during the pilot phase.  Planning  of the extended pilot phase which will begin in May, and will include  nationally authorised products, has commenced. 
              PSUR Repository training for existing Gateway users  - 10  February 2015PSUR  Repository training for new Gateway users - 12 February 2015 Week commencing 26 January 
            2015 
              Successful  deployment of PSUR Repository into the live environment on 26 January 2015.Planning  of phase I of the pilot phase where industry and NCAs may choose to use the  PSUR Repository on a voluntary basis has commenced. Initial  planning has begun on how to enhance the search and retrieval of non-EU  single assessment PSURs (pure NAPs) in the repository.     |