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Feb2021

PDCI Launches Sharing Page for Submissions to the PMPRB Proposed Amendments to the New Guidelines

On December 29, 2020, the coming into force date for the amended PMPRB regulations and guidelines were further delayed to July 1, 2021.  The PMPRB has invited stakeholders to comment on two critical amendments to the regulations with responses due by February 15th. Specifically, the PMPRB proposes ... Read More

15

Jan2021

PMPRB Proposes Amendments to New Guidelines: Requests Consultation from Stakeholders

On January 13th 2021, as a consequence of the new PMPRB coming-into-force date, PMPRB has invited stakeholders to comment on two proposed amendments to the New Guidelines.  The two amendments pertain to (A) the Definition of Gap Medicines and (B) Compliance Timelines with Maximum List ... Read More

15

Jan2021

Released: PMPRB11 Potential Sources for Foreign Prices

The PMPRB has released a list of potential sources for prices in the PMPRB 11 basket of reference countries. A non-exhaustive list of examples of potential foreign sources can be found here. Starting July 1, 2021, the Patented Medicines Regulations will require patentees to ... Read More

06

Jan2021

PMPRB Publishes New CPI Factors for 2021 Price Increases

The delay in the implementation of the new Patented Medicines Regulations to July 1, 2021 means that patentees can take 2021 price increases on medicines under PMPRB jurisdiction. PMPRB has released the 2021 CPI-Based Price-Adjustment Factors for Patented Drug ... Read More

29

Dec2020

Patented Medicines Regulations/PMPRB Guidelines Delayed Until July 1, 2021

Health Canada has announced that the implementation of the Patented Medicines Regulations and Final PMPRB Guidelines has been delayed for 6 months to July 1, 2021. Health Canada stated that the primary reason for the delay are the challenges posed by COVID-19 for all stakeholders. Additionally, Health Canada stated ... Read More

08

Dec2020

PMPRB Webinar on Online Filing Tool (December 7, 2020) – Attachment Included

Today the PMPRB hosted a webinar for their new online filing tool which will be available to all patentees as of January 1st, 2021. The webinar revealed a new Form 4 (which will provide PMPRB with the National Market size estimation for new medicines) along with a walk through of the ... Read More

01

Dec2020

Save the Dates! PMPRB has Released Upcoming Webinar Dates on the New Guidelines

The PMPRB has released dates for two webinars in December. Information regarding the PMPRB guidelines and these webinars can be located here. The webinar topics, targeted towards patentees, are as follows: Online Filing Tool Date: Monday, December 7, 2020 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30 pm ... Read More

28

Oct2020

REMINDER: PDCI is Hosting a Webinar on the PMPRB Final Guidelines

PDCI Market Access is hosting a free webinar for pharmaceutical industry members on the final Guidelines released by the PMPRB on October 23rd, 2020. PDCI has released a summary on the key highlights of the final Guidelines and the PDCI ... Read More

24

Oct2020

Final PMPRB Guidelines: A High Level Summary

The PMPRB has issued the final version of the PMPRB Guidelines to support the implementation of Patented Medicines Regulations (Regulations) changes coming into force on January 1st, 2021. Highlights of Changes Include:... Read More

22

Oct2020

PMPRB Final Guidelines To Be Released Friday, October 23rd, 2020. PDCI Webinar Now Scheduled For Thursday, October 29th, 2020.

After a week delay, the PMPRB Final Guidelines are expected to be issued mid-morning, tomorrow, October 23rd, 2020.  PDCI will be hosting our free webinar on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 from 1:00-2:30pm. Lead by the PDCI Pricing Team, the webinar will provide an in-depth walkthrough of the changes and ... Read More