French launch online notification system to boost ADR reporting
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
The French regulatory agency ANSM has launched a new system that allows online reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions by patients, health professionals and industry. The aim is to make it quicker and easier to submit ADR reports on health products including medicines and medical devices, and thereby encourage more active reporting.
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