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Information about amendments to the Pharmacy Law of the Republic of Latvia

To date, 1,238 users have connected to the medicines verification system in Latvia – pharmacies, hospitals, health centres, doctor's practices and other medical institutions, as well as wholesalers and dental institutions and practices. In May, three new users joined the system. The connection to the system continues steadily with low intensity.

Latvian Medicines Verification Organisation (LZVO), in light of the announcement of the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers regards to Covid-19, took the decision to work remotely. LZVO performs all functions, provides verification system operation, supports telephone and e-mail.

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