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Pharmacovigilance requirements in Honduras

In Honduras, Pharmacovigilance is regulated by the Agencia de Regulación Sanitaria (ARSA) under the Ministry of Health. The system operates as a basic-to-moderate framework, aligning with WHO standards and Central American harmonization efforts.

 

1. Clinical Safety (Clinical Trials)

Clinical trials require ARSA authorization and adherence to ICH GCP principles.

  • Expedited Reporting: Sponsors must report Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs) consistent with ICH E2A standards:

     

    • Fatal or Life-Threatening: Within 7 calendar days.

    • Other Serious Unexpected: Within 15 calendar days.

  • Periodic Reporting: Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs) are required annually or periodically (ICH E2F format).

  • Oversight: Sponsors are responsible for causality assessment, insurance coverage, and communication with ARSA and Ethics Committees.

2. Post-Marketing Pharmacovigilance

Post-approval obligations are evolving, focusing on local accountability and regional alignment.

  • Personnel: A Local Responsible Person for Pharmacovigilance (RLFV) is mandatory. This individual must be a qualified professional (pharmacist or physician) residing in Honduras and registered with ARSA.

  • Documentation: While a formal Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) is not explicitly mandatory in public guidelines, companies are expected to document PV procedures and make them available for inspection.

  • Incident Reporting (ICSRs):

    • Serious Cases: Report within 15 calendar days.

    • Non-Serious Cases: Report within 90 calendar days.

    • Submission: Reporting is conducted via ARSA channels, including VigiFlow, email, or standard forms.

  • Risk & Periodic Reporting:

    • PSURs: Submitted in an ICH E2C(R2)-like format. Frequency is typically determined during registration renewal or upon request.

    • Risk Management Plans (RMPs): Required for new products, biologics, vaccines, and high-risk medicines. Submissions often include a Honduras-specific annex.

       

Summary of Requirements

Component Requirement in Honduras
Regulatory Authority ARSA (Agencia de Regulación Sanitaria)
Local Personnel Mandatory RLFV (Pharmacist/Physician)
PSMF Not explicitly mandatory (Procedures must be documented)
SUSAR Reporting 7 days (fatal) / 15 days (other serious)
ICSR Timelines 15 days (serious) / 90 days (non-serious)
RMPs Mandatory (High Risk/New Products)
System VigiFlow / ARSA Forms