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CHMP Draft Agenda for Public Consultation on Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease Guidelines

The EMA published the CHMP meeting agenda for July 20-23, 2026, which includes the adoption for public consultation of two new clinical guidelines and the adoption of PRAC recommendations.

Primary source: European Medicines Agency (EMA)

PV Impact Brief

Urgency: HighConfidence: high

What changed

Adoption of draft clinical guidelines for thalassaemia and sickle cell disease for a 4-month public consultation, and adoption of PRAC recommendations regarding post-authorisation pharmacovigilance outcomes.

Why it matters

These guidelines will establish new safety data collection and reporting protocols important for the ongoing management and oversight of medicines marketed for these conditions, ensuring alignment with updated scientific and regulatory expectations.

Action needed

Sponsors and MAHs must review and align safety data collection and reporting protocols with the newly adopted guidelines while preparing for implementation of PRAC recommendations stemming from this meeting.

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Processes impacted
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Review cadence

Review in the next regulatory intelligence cycle.

Policy change details

Document type
Agenda
Policy status
final
Publication date
2026-07-20
Policy change
The EMA published the CHMP meeting agenda for July 20-23, 2026, which includes the adoption for public consultation of two new clinical guidelines and the adoption of PRAC recommendations. The clinical guidelines cover requirements for medicines intended for the treatment of thalassaemia and sickle cell disease, respectively.

Key changes

Adoption of the Guideline on the clinical requirements for medicines intended for the treatment of thalassaemia for a 4-month public consultation; Adoption of the Guideline on the clinical requirements for medicines intended for the treatment of sickle cell disease for a 4-month public consultation; Adoption of PRAC recommendations and post-authorisation pharmacovigilance outcomes.

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PV impact

Sponsors and MAHs developing medicines for thalassaemia or sickle cell disease should review the draft guidelines to ensure safety data collection and reporting protocols align with the new clinical requirements. PV teams should also prepare to implement PRAC recommendations adopted during the meeting.

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Confidence: highSource updated: Jul 20, 2026

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Practical implication

Sponsors and MAHs must review and align safety data collection and reporting protocols with the newly adopted guidelines while preparing for implementation of PRAC recommendations stemming from this meeting.

The EMA's CHMP has outlined significant updates for sponsors and marketing authorization holders (MAHs) regarding the treatment of thalassaemia and sickle cell disease. The new clinical guidelines will be open for public consultation for 4 months, and associated PRAC recommendations will affect pharmacovigilance protocols.

What changed: Adoption of draft clinical guidelines for thalassaemia and sickle cell disease for a 4-month public consultation, and adoption of PRAC recommendations regarding post-authorisation pharmacovigilance outcomes.

Why it matters: These guidelines will establish new safety data collection and reporting protocols important for the ongoing management and oversight of medicines marketed for these conditions, ensuring alignment with updated scientific and regulatory expectations.

Practical implication: Sponsors and MAHs must review and align safety data collection and reporting protocols with the newly adopted guidelines while preparing for implementation of PRAC recommendations stemming from this meeting.

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