Solidsoft Reply, a distinguished company within the Reply Group that specialises in developing enterprise solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud technology, is delighted to announce a significant new partnership with the Hellenic Medicines Verification Organisation (HMVO).
This strategic collaboration is set to play a crucial role in safeguarding the health of Greek citizens by protecting them from the dangers posed by falsified medicines. It will also ensure the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain by adhering to the stringent requirements of the European Union’s Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD).
Mihalis Himonas, General Manager for SFEE and Acting General Manager for HMVO, commented: "HMVO’s Board of Directors unanimously chose Solidsoft Reply as the supplier for our new Hellenic National Medicines System. We have a strong, honest, and close working relationship, and we are confident that the system will meet our needs."
The cornerstone of this partnership is the establishment of a new Hellenic Medicines Verification System (HMVS), which is scheduled to be operational by early 2025. The HMVS will interconnect with all pharmacies and wholesalers across Greece. By doing so, it will form an integral part of the secure European Medicines Verification System (EMVS), a pan-national initiative designed to prevent counterfeit medicines from entering the market and reaching patients.
Moreover, the new verification system will be integrated with Greece’s existing reimbursement system. By harmonising these systems, the solution aims to provide a robust and efficient framework that supports both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
David Eccles, Partner at Solidsoft Reply, commented: "We’re excited to join forces with HMVO to ensure that every Greek citizen has access to safe, authentic medicines, reinforcing our commitment to public health and EU compliance."
Through this partnership, Solidsoft Reply and HMVO are committed to delivering a solution that not only meets the regulatory standards set by the EU but also significantly enhances the safety and reliability of the pharmaceutical supply chain in Greece. This initiative represents a major step forward in the fight against counterfeit medicines, ensuring that patients receive genuine and safe medications.
Solidsoft Reply is a leading technology company creating award-winning solutions utilising the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. As a globally acclaimed Microsoft AI Cloud Solutions Partner, we specialise in GS1 traceability systems worldwide, crucially ensuring the authenticity, legality, and safety of our customers’ products and services. Serving non-profits, NGOs, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industries, we deliver technology for positive social impact. Your products, safe in our hands.
HMVO is a non-profit legal entity that will create, manage, operate, maintain, and oversee the “Greek Medicines Verification System” (HMVS). This initiative is in compliance with European Regulation 2016/161, which establishes detailed rules regarding the safety features displayed on the packaging of medicines for human use.