New Guidance on Section 19A Approvals for Medicines During Shortages
PV teams should update workflows and SOPs to include the new section 19A approval processes and ensure compliance with the TGA's guidelines for managing medicine shortages.
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Sign in to saveA requirement has been established for sponsors to notify the TGA of medicine shortages or discontinuations affecting reportable medicines, including specific reporting timelines depending on the shortage's impact rating.
This change enhances compliance and monitoring processes across the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring timely reporting of medicine availability issues, which is critical for patient care.
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PV teams should update workflows and SOPs to include the new section 19A approval processes and ensure compliance with the TGA's guidelines for managing medicine shortages.
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