Organisation

Lareb has a board consisting of representatives from the major medical and pharmaceutical professional organisations as well as representatives from patient organisations. Lareb also has a scientific advisory board consisting of specialist doctors within various fields of medicines and vaccines as well as experts in regulatory affairs, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance. Additionally Lareb has approximately 40 employees.

Reporting department

This department is responsible for the initial assessment and follow up of the incoming reports. It is also responsible for stimulating healthcare professionals to report ADR's.

Research and analysis department

This department is responsible for thorough analysis of potential signals. A routine screening of the database is carried out with the aid of statistical techniques. In addition new methods are being developed like the web based Lareb Intensive Monitoring (LIM). 

Vaccine department

Both healthcare professionals and parents of children participating in the National Vaccine Program can report adverse reactions to vaccines to Lareb. Lareb also collects the side effects of all other vaccines (for example: seasonal vaccinations such as influenza). These side effects of vaccines can be reported through the website by using the online reporting form. The form is in Dutch only.

Teratology Information Service

This department provides information on potentially harmful effects of exposures such as medicines, diseases, radiation and occupational related diseases before and during pregnancy and lactation.

ISO 9001:2008

The quality management of the Dutch Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb is certified by Certiked and meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.