PV Bulletin

ICH E22 Guideline on Patient Preference Studies Comments Overview

EMA's publication aggregates stakeholder feedback on the draft ICH E22 guideline, impacting expectations for patient preference data in regulatory frameworks.

Primary source: European Medicines Agency (EMA)

PV Impact Brief

MonitoringConfidence: high

What changed

The EMA has published comments on the draft ICH E22 guideline that may affect the integration of patient preference data in regulatory assessments, including RMPs.

Why it matters

Understanding stakeholder feedback on the draft guideline will guide the integration of patient preference data in future benefit-risk assessments, thereby influencing regulatory decision-making.

Action needed

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.

Relevant for
Regulatory Intelligence LeadSignal Management LeadLabeling Lead
Processes impacted
LabelingSignal Management
Owner

Regulatory Intelligence Lead

Review cadence

Review in the next regulatory intelligence cycle.

Policy change details

Document type
Consultation
Policy status
consultation
Publication date
2026-06-24
Policy change
EMA publication of the overview of comments received during the public consultation for the draft ICH E22 guideline on patient preference studies (PPS).

Key changes

Aggregation and publication of stakeholder feedback on the draft guideline for patient preference studies.

Affected workflows

LabelingSignal Management

Responsible groups

Regulatory AffairsPV OperationsMedical Affairs

Document identifiers

EMA/CHMP/ICH/371537/2025

PV impact

While still in draft, the published comments provide insight into regulatory expectations for the use of patient preference data in benefit-risk assessments and RMPs.

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Evidence and confidence

Confidence: highSource updated: Jun 24, 2026

Full briefing

Practical implication

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.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published an overview of comments received during the public consultation for the draft ICH E22 guideline on patient preference studies. This document reflects stakeholder feedback and provides insights into regulatory expectations for the use of patient preference data in benefit-risk assessments and Risk Management Plans (RMPs).

What changed: The EMA has published comments on the draft ICH E22 guideline that may affect the integration of patient preference data in regulatory assessments, including RMPs.

Why it matters: Understanding stakeholder feedback on the draft guideline will guide the integration of patient preference data in future benefit-risk assessments, thereby influencing regulatory decision-making.

Practical implication: 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.

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