On November 17, 2025, a meeting between the teams of BgMVO and OSMR was held in Sofia. This meeting represented an important step in strengthening cross-border collaboration within the European Medicines Verification System community.
Participants had the opportunity for productive exchanges on various topics related to the common mission – to ensure that patients receive safe and authentic medicines through a reliable and effective National Medicines Verification System.
During the open and in-depth discussions, the teams identified common challenges, and shared approaches and solutions in various practical situations.
A wide range of operational and strategic topics were discussed, focusing on:
• Alert management and improving processing efficiency
• Practices for onboarding, training, and supporting end users
• Joint system testing, updates tracking, and continuous monitoring
• Quality assurance processes embedded into daily operations
• Legislative frameworks and how national specifics are affecting their implementation
Meetings like this are essential for building stable collaboration between National Medicines Verification Organizations across Europe. They emphasize the importance of transparency, continuous learning, and collaboration to safeguard the integrity of the legitimate medicines supply chain.