News and Events

  • 09th July 2021 FMD use and learn period due to end in Ireland in Q1 2022 Note that the update to the end of use and learn plan supersedes the details of this post. Please click here for this update. The Safety Features Oversight Group[1] continues to oversee progress with FMD implementation in Ireland. FMD has been in a ‘use and learn’ phase for pharmacies, hospitals and wholesalers in this country...... READ MORE
  • 23rd June 2021 IMVO launches Corporate Strategy 2021-2023 focusing on operational excellence The IMVO Board has recently signed off IMVO’s first Corporate Strategy covering the period 2021-2023. Since 2017, IMVO has prioritised meeting our obligations to set up the Irish Medicines Verification System (IMVS) and connecting over 2000 pharmacies, hospitals and wholesalers, as well as onboarding over 300 marketing authorisation holders whose pack data is hosted in...... READ MORE
  • 31st March 2021 Falsified Medicine Directive aiding pharmacy management New IMVO survey shows one in four pharmacies say FMD software is making a difference Assisting with expiry date tracking among other reports IMVO has launched a new website to support pharmacists and other system users Medicines scanning under the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) is making a positive difference to pharmacy management, according to a...... READ MORE
  • 01st December 2020 FMD Use and Learn Period in Ireland to continue into 2021 The Safety Features Oversight Group (comprising IMVO, HPRA, PSI, Department of Health, HSE and Private Hospitals Association) continues to oversee progress with FMD implementation in Ireland. Because of the unique circumstances in which we find ourselves this year and the need to ensure that the medicines supply chain can cope with whatever challenges the Covid-19...... READ MORE