Hey @dlew Coverage claims may be considered in HCP APS. Patient information should not contain promotional claims but formulary information may be considered. Please see our patient information guidance. HCP claims about “cost” should be factual and complete. A claim of “at zero additional cost for most patients” would be a hanging comparison and would need to clearly state versus what and be supportable across all public and private payers. Remember that formulary bodies have requested that messaging around coverage be limited to statements of coverage and not promotional messaging around “savings”. Additionally, messaging around cost should be clear about what costs (e.g. drug acquisition costs, mark-up, dispensing fee, etc.). Private coverage claims can be supported by independent third party data from an established company who assess’ market access.

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Hey @Maryssa Any ad which appears in the consumer space (even when limited through targeting based on interests or profession), are subject to the direct-to-consumer advertising regulations. Link to therapeutic use through study design, name, description, fair balance, or any other form, would not be acceptable since it would contravene Section C.01.044 of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations which does not permit advertising of prescription medications to the general public beyond name, price and quantity.

Hello @adelaidebaker Per Health Canada’s Terms and Conditions for Class B opioid products, advertising is restricted to messaging verbatim from the Health Canada approved Terms of Market Authorization. While “market research” and “claims” are broad and unclear, it is unlikely that market research can be used in advertising. If you have a specific case in mind, we invite you to submit for an opinion where additional context can be provided.

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Hello @Jennifer-Thomson It sounds like this would fall under a PILOT: Administrative Guideline for the Review of Pre-NOC Advertising Submissions. We’d get the file to “no further comments” pending review of the layout (video) post NOC. Please reach out to admin to discuss the specifics so that we can ensure we’re understanding the request and facilitating the best possible pathway to approval.

Hi @Jennifer-Carroll Thank you!

Hi @support A strictly informational statement about stock such as “Product X 5mg dose now back in stock” could be considered exempt. The inclusion of the indication statement renders it no longer exempt. The inclusion of a product photo MAY render it no longer exempt. This piece should likely be submitted for an exempt opinion to assess if the product photo can be used while meeting exempt criteria.

Hello @msargeant Apologies for not seeing this question sooner. Per 3.1.1, post-hoc analysis are generally not considered acceptable evidence at this time. The circumstance in which post-hoc analyses would be considered acceptable is outlined in the statement that follows that copy which states “Data included in the TMA may be acceptable”. HTH.

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Thank you @Jennifer-Carroll. This is very helpful!