Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
The forum was created as a space for shared learning and peer support, and as the community grows, we want to lean more fully into that purpose.
Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
- Provide guidance when questions remain unanswered after a few days
- Support discussions where official clarification is needed
Our goal is to foster a collaborative, trusted community where knowledge is shared and strengthened by everyone’s contributions.
Thank you for being part of the conversation.
108 - The PAAB code says that we cannot refer to Health Canada or the approval process for drugs in our advertising, and the reasons are obvious. But why can't we say "for all approved indications" when a product has a number of different indications?
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Health Canada has asked the PAAB to ensure that the approval process is not discussed in drug advertising. The PAAB therefore questions the claim "approved" whether it is used in conjunction with the product name or the indications. The underlying principle is to avoid implying an endorsement for the product or its individual indications. Also note that C.01.007 of the Food and Drug Regulations states that "no reference, direct or indirect, to the Act or to the Regulations shall be made Â… in any advertisement for a drug unless such reference is a specific requirement of the Act or Regulations". Have you considered simply "for all indications" or "for all authorized indications" (i.e. given that they stem from the Terms of Marketing Authorization)? Please call the PAAB office if you desire more direction on your particular claim.
