Regulatory intelligence & pharmacovigilance updates, mapped to your role.

Marketing authorisation holders should prepare to update their COVID-19 vaccines to target the XFG variant for the upcoming campaign; monitor for further regulatory guidance and prepare for potential strain change submissions.

1) Add/confirm the TGA 'medical device post-market monitoring and safety updates' page as a tracked regulatory intelligence source for routine review. 2) Cross-check internal Australia device vigilance SOPs/work instructions against TGA guidance on sponsor/manufacturer post-market responsibilities and document any gaps for CAPA/change control as needed.

Innovators must now utilize the Innovation Accelerator for access to regulatory expertise and guidance on pharmacovigilance and risk management strategies.

Stakeholders, including those involved in labeling and signal management, should consider the published comments to align future processes with the regulatory expectations detailed in the draft ICH E22 guideline.

MAHs should review the updated DRGD to understand new processing timelines for variation submissions and assess how the reliance mechanism can be leveraged for faster safety updates. Adjust internal timelines and processes for post-marketing variation submissions accordingly.

Review updated PMDE Program procedures on CDA-AMC website and assess impact on current post-market surveillance activities in Canada.

Review impact brief for required actions.