BSR report: Working toward transformational health partnerships in low- and middle-income countries

Statement 19 Jul 2023

Global regulators and biopharmaceutical and vaccine industry to share experiences with managing pharmaceutical quality systems

On 20 July 2023, the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) is hosting a virtual workshop on the development of a global Pharmaceutical Quality Knowledge Management System (PQ KMS), which aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge related to pharmaceutical quality amongst national regulatory authorities worldwide.

Navigating the ECOWAS Joint Assessment Procedure

The ECOWAS Joint Assessment Procedure is a collaborative initiative among 15 National Regulatory Agencies in West Africa that ensures harmonized and streamlined market authorization of medical products across the region. This infographic provides an overview of key steps and timelines applicants need to bear in mind during the Joint Assessment Procedure.

Registration of multiple manufacturing sites in one product license

In a joint position paper, EFPIA, IFPMA and Vaccines Europe urge all countries to adopt a ‘multiple-site-to-one-license’ approach for registrations, in line with WHO and other guidelines. This will result in a reduction of duplicate work for all stakeholders, help to build agility and speed in supply chain management and improve patient access to medicines and vaccines.