INDUSTRY COMMENTS ON PACKAGE INSERTS GUIDELINES
This document outlines the comments and feedback on Package Insert (PI) Guidelines submitted by Dr. Dorcas Peta for SAPRAA on 6 March 2008. It discusses the industry's concerns regarding delays in PI approvals, legal liabilities for outdated information, and the need for aligning local PIs with international standards. The document highlights a collaborative workshop held on 13 March 2008 and the importance of timely updates for PIs to benefit both research-based and generic companies. The industry's initiative aims to expedite the process for better market access.
INDUSTRY COMMENTS ON PACKAGE INSERTS GUIDELINES
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INDUSTRY COMMENTS ON PACKAGE INSERTSGUIDELINES Dr Dorcas Peta SAPRAA 6 March 2008
COMMENTS ON PI GUIDELINES • PI Guideline for comment received May 2007 • Comments deadline 1 August 2007 • To date no response from MCC
COMMENTS ON PI GUIDELINES Delays in approval of PI updates remains a big concern for industry: • Legal liability for PI without new information in SA when available in overseas PIs • Guideline will help raise PIs to the same standard as overseas PIs
COMMENTS ON PI GUIDELINES Industry task force/Initiative 2008 • Research based companies want to move issues forward at MCC • Collaborative workshop on 13 March 2008 at PIASA offices by PIASA and IMSA groups • Gathering of statistics for the past 5 yrs • Data to be presented to Registrar, Clinical and Pharmacovigilance committees
COMMENTS ON PI GUIDELINES Industry task force/Initiative 2008 (cont) • All benefit. Will have updated PIs quicker into market • Generic companies will benefit from quick access to updated PIs • Appeal for industry to support this initiative
COMMENTS ON PI GUIDELINES DETAIL OF COMMENTS/ INDUSTRY PROPOSALS