PBBM

Draft revised consolidated 3-year work plan for the Methodology Working Party (MWP)

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      1.

    • A reflection paper
      (RP) on the clinical pharmacology package for oligonucleotides is a prioritised activity in the MWP work

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      plan, and it is envisaged that something similar may be needed for other emerging treatment
      modalities (e.g., peptides).

    • Guideline work led by other working parties
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      Revision of the guideline on the requirements for clinical documentation for orally inhaled
      products (CPMP/EWP/4151/00 Rev.

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      The planned concept papers (CPs) will formulate problem statements for potential workshops and
      subsequent guidance documents will be informed and enriched by the outcome of discussions of
      workshops to be held in 2024.

    • Guideline work led by other working parties and committees
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      Revision of Guidance on the investigation of medicinal products in the term and preterm
      neonate (EMEA/536810/2008).

    • There is a need for
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      new guidance in these areas to ensure these novel approaches meet the required evidentiary
      standards and facilitate their evaluation.

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      Revision of Guideline on clinical evaluation of diagnostic agents (CPMP/EWP/1119/98/Rev.

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      Provide appropriate support to the EU network for generic and hybrid medicines including
      product-specific requirements.

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      2.3.

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      Cross disciplinary work with Quality Working Party and other stakeholders on physiologically
      based biopharmaceutics modelling (PBBM).

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      In order to support adequate evaluation of all methodology MWP will aim to facilitate an
      increase in presence and visibility in relevant committees of methodological expertise from
      across the EU network such as CHMP, PRAC, PDCO, CMD(h), ETF and CAT.

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      Product Specific Bioequivalence Guidelines (PSBGLs) (multiple) in liaison with CMD(h): for
      2024, azacitidine, budesonide (LALA GIT), trametinib, dabrafenib, paliperidone palmitate (3M
      depot) and melatonin have been prioritised as the next in series for drafting.

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      4.2.

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      Cross disciplinary work with Quality Working Party and other stakeholders on PBBM model
      assessment.

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      To deliver an improved access to raw data (e.g.

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      Propose regulatory research priorities for funders in across the activities of Methodology
      Working Party, including in the big data area.

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      Establish key communication points in national competent authorities and build a resource of
      key messages and communication materials on regulation and methodology.

    • The timing of workshops may need to be arranged according to the

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      specific needs of the guidance ? either before the guidance is finalised to gather views and
      expertise; or once it is finalised for training purposes.

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