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Document published by the European Commission

9 February marked one year for the new medicine verification, or safety checking system that was introduced in Latvia simultaneously with 27 other European countries. Its purpose is to eliminate the risk of counterfeit drugs being issued or sold to patients. During the year, users in Latvia – at pharmacies and health institutions – have checked and removed almost 22 million medicine packages.

A new website of Latvian Medicines Verification Organisation (LZVO) has been developed to upgrade and simplify the content of information accessible to wider public

Latvian Medicines Verification Organisation (LZVO) has updated its contact details

A new medicines safety testing system has been successfully implemented in Latvia for five months