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Hey @Joleen-Santos This would not qualify as a general question. Please see our website or reach out to info@paab.ca to explore billable options for consultation/written opinions and training.

Hey @Maryssa Please see Banner ads, Q&A 199 and Linking mid-level FB to an attachment with high-level (in an email).

Happy Monday @charlton No. This would not be an acceptable comparison. See Q&A 674 and Can we present a side-by-side comparison of the trial design of our product's pivotal trial vs. the trial design of our competitor?.

Hello @Maryssa Q&A 501 is exactly the one we would have pointed to @dmauri . However, the copy "Now authorized" alone is incomplete (authorized how? for what?) it should be restricted to "Authorized for use in..." or "Authorized for sale in ...".

Hello @support If we are to assume that this is in an HCP gated space, we would advise that claims should not directly/indirectly highlight things like the shortage of competitor(s). Instead, the message may focus on reminding the audience about the sponsor’s product and availability in the market. You correctly identified that it would not be exempt. The piece would be subject to the Code and would require lowest level fair balance if restricted to a product availability message.

Hey @Username In the consumer space, a standalone message such as “Get Brand X” can be acceptable when used strictly as a DTC reminder ad. However, a URL is rarely a standalone message. Its acceptability depends on the entire ecosystem around it, including: • the content that drives traffic to the URL • the content on the landing page • any content linked after the landing page If those connections change the overall impression or strengthen the implied message beyond a reminder ad, the URL may no longer be acceptable. Because of this, it’s essential to share all current and planned linked content during the review process. With the full context, the reviewer can guide you on whether the URL maintains an appropriate attitude of caution and meets PAAB requirements. It’s also important that any new materials that will link to this URL clearly communicate that a linkage will occur, so PAAB can assess the combined effect.

Good Morning @MondayMover In general, what people do is upload the “track changes” version between the original and updated PM. When there are multiple version updates, they provide (upload) the sequential PM track changes PDFs. You do not need to annotate each version of the TMA to the APS, only the most recent PM. In the case described, it sounds like there would be no annotations within the PM as no copy is referenced back to it. If that is the case, it’s likely sufficient to upload the most recent clean PM with an explanation of why the new TMA with annotated changes may not be necessary. Please feel free to reach out to admin for support during the submission process.

Hey @kshulist Branded APS can present mortality/prognosis in general terms in the context of disease burden in an un-emphasized manner when there is no product data for mortality/survival, i.e. it is presented among a broad discussion of burdens including those that they have supporting product data for and there is a prominent disclosure included, indicating what the product has not demonstrated an effect in mortality/survival. Please see our disease burden document for additional information. This is generally correct. Please see answer to question 1 above. Yes, section 3 of the disease burden document provides the required references to establish the burden, e.g. authoritative consensus guidelines.

Hello @Username Is the product dual schedule or only “ethical”? Is it for the treatment of a schedule A disease? One would need to consider schedule A and dual scheduling to establish which DTC regs are applicable (and consequently the degree to which they differ from HCP regs). If we assume the product is not dual scheduled and its use is not on schedule A, it is likely that the same imagery and heading can be used. However, there are instances where that is not the case because the HCP looks at the ad from a different vantage point as the general public (I.e. the same message can convey different/additional meaning for the HCP). Also, the HCP piece may contain different content that impacts the context in which the image and heading is interpreted. One way to make sure the same image can be used is to submit an opinion to PAAB for the DTC along with the HCP piece.

Thanks, Jennifer. Love the dog, by the way!

Hi @HollyMed While this activity would be acceptable, the RMM/RMT requires PAAB review. MSLs are representatives of a company that has a vested interest in the health product. Having an MSL detail to an RMT renders the activity subject to advertising regulations. This amplification context differs from a reactive interaction, largely driven by the HCP, in which the MSL responds to an HCP’s one-on-one inquiries. As a reminder, Health Canada’s policy document “The Distinction Between Advertising and Other Activities” emphasizes that the determination of “advertising” versus “non-advertising/promotion” depends on the nature of the activity itself rather than on job titles assigned by the sponsor. Regarding the second part, data presentations are not automatically compliant with advertising regulations simply because they pertain to risk. Compliance depends on multiple factors including (but not limited to) completeness, significance, context, and selectivity. Even data presented in a neutral tone can mislead if not balanced or contextualized appropriately. While the activity itself can be permissible, the slides require PAAB preclearance per the PAAB Code.

Hey @kshulist Correct. You cannot speak to unmet need in a branded context. Even if the drug is the first treatment for a certain condition, discussing “unmet need” suggests that the product addresses that need in an absolute manner. There are still ways to convey treatments where no options were previously available without stating “ need”. PAAB may be able to assist with the direction of messaging. Please reach out for additional assistance in a forum that allows for more specifics to be shared.

Hello @Maryssa Great question as I can see where there might be some lack of clarity. The description of the “responsive ads” was intended to address the unique nature of these “small space ads”. Other parts of the Code and submissions guidance (including the Guidance document for Online Activities) continue to apply when there is targeting and/or keywords that cause the ad to surface. We have included the SEM and SEO in the same review efile as the Google responsive ads. This previous PAAB Q&A also covers some general principles which may be useful.