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.
Patient Images in HCP and Patient Materials
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Hello PAAB,
Are we allowed to use real patient images in patient and HCP materials, including images of patients from clinical trials (for newly approved products)? Do we need to include any disclaimers such as "Actual Product X patient" or "Not a real patient" depending on images used?
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Hello PAAB,
Are we allowed to use real patient images in patient and HCP materials, including images of patients from clinical trials (for newly approved products)? Do we need to include any disclaimers such as "Actual Product X patient" or "Not a real patient" depending on images used?
Hi @supraja
In general, actual patient images may be used in HCP materials. Please see the following PAAB Forum post Q&A for additional details. For patient materials, actual images may also be used with a disclaimer when consistent with part 3 of the product monograph but with a caveat. Patient materials may not contain promotional claims as per code section 6. Patient images will not be accepted if they are determined to be promotional.
