The New Phase of ISoP

The International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) underwent transformation last year when members adopted new statutes and elected a new leadership. Reform of ISoP was initiated by the previous Executive Committee (EC) and later ratified at the general assembly with the objective of creating a more effective organization able to adapt to global changes in the science and practice of pharmacovigilance and to act in a more agile and responsive manner. ISoP is an independent not-for-profit organization funded by fees from membership and training courses and other professional events. National pharmacovigilance systems are now established in a clear majority of countries in the world. The level of development of these systems, as well as their cultural and societal contexts, differ widely, as does the support needed by the professionals engaged in them.