Formulary Announcement PAAB Exemption

[GMC]

In question #389, you stated that "The claim “Drug X 15mg [i.e. the strength] is now on [provincial] formulary” is exempt." Is it correct to assume that if a package shot is included in the APS (with no mention of indication in the APS), it is still exempt from review?

[Jennifer Carroll]

Good morning @tmcm

If the pack shot does not contain copy/visuals which would render the piece reviewable, it may be exempt. Some examples of copy on the pack shot which could render the piece reviewable would be showing a device, drug classification, stating “oral”, dosing, or administration instructions.