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.
422 - Dear PAAB. The PAAB codes states that superlatives or special status cannot be used unless substantiation can be provided. What is the substantiation you are looking for? Is the monograph a source that would suffice?
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PAAB code section 5.16 requires that claims of status be supported by authoritative sources. The terms of market authorization (e.g. product monograph) for the product in question would indeed be an acceptable source of support. As a courtesy, an alternative source of support could be authoritative consensus guidelines (provided the claim is consistent with the TMA). Note that the claim should be limited specifically to the meaning of the message in that reference. Also keep in mind that context is important to overall meaning.
