LZVS was successfully updated to new release 5.0 on October 16

The Latvian Medicines Verification System (LZVS) was updated to release 5.0 on October 16. The system is fully functional, and all updated data is available.

The new release introduces significant changes for end users - the existing interface v4 which is there since May 2022, is removed. For end users who haven’t yet installed interface version v5, the medicine verification system is no longer be accessible. New interface version v5 brings several new features.

The system updates include both functional and technical enhancements to improve system performance and stability. For example, support will be provided for the upcoming Northern Ireland system shutdown, also known as the Nixit changes. Additionally, there are planned interface support updates and improvements in reports for NMVO and NCA. After the system updates, the NMVS portal (WebGUI) will be refreshed with new look.