January 5, 2018: Stakeholder Consultation on Naming of Biologic Drugs - January 18 to February 9, 2018
On January 18, 2018, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada) will post an online questionnaire to seek input from healthcare providers, consumers, and other interested and affected stakeholders on different approaches to the naming of biologic drugs, including biosimilars, in Canada. The questionnaire is being developed collaboratively with Health Canada. Administration of the questionnaire and analysis of responses will be performed by ISMP Canada. The objective of the consultation is to gain insight into stakeholder views on the practical impacts of different approaches to the naming of biologic drugs and biosimilars throughout the medication-use process, including prescribing, dispensing, and adverse drug reaction reporting. Read more ...
