The Medicines Authority is organizing a series of short workshops for doctors on how to improve the quality of information submitted in adverse drug reaction (ADR) reports. A networking reception will follow.

This event is being held in collaboration with the Malta College of Family Doctors (MCFD) and participation in these seminars is CPD accredited. MCFD members will be accredited 1 CPD point. This event is also being held in collaboration with the Gozo Medical Association (GMA) and participating GMA members will be accredited.

The objective of this short workshop is to improve the overall pharmacovigilance system in Malta and to further facilitate the rapid and scientific identification of post-marketing safety issues.

Dates and Venue of Workshops:
20th February 2019 Malta Life Sciences Park, San Ġwann
20th March 2019 Malta Life Sciences Park, San Ġwann
17th April 2019 Malta Life Sciences Park, San Ġwann


Agenda:
19:30 to 20:00 Registration and coffee/ tea
20:00 to 21:00 Introduction to Malta Medicines Authority and quality in adverse drug reaction reporting
21:00 to 21:15 Questions and Answers Session
21:15 to 22:15 Networking Reception

After the seminar a certificate of participation will be issued to attending doctors by the Medicines Authority in line with the Authority’s quality system that is ISO 9001:2015 compliant.

How to register: 

We invite interested doctors to indicate their preferred seminar date and provide their title, full name and email address.

Please RSVP, by folding the letter address side up, stapling the ends then posting (no stamp required) or reply by email to postlicensing.medicinesauthority@gov.mt indicating your i) Title (Dr. / Prof.), ii) Name & Surname and iii) Email Address and date preference.

Please note that seminars in Malta are limited to 50 places.

In addition, doctors are encouraged to report any adverse drug reactions and medication errors using the Malta Medicines Authority’s form available at http://www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/adrportal

We thank you for your vigilance and look forward to meeting you.