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696 - We have a study we would like to use to support a claim in a new tool. In this study “DRUG B” is used as an add-on to our product, whereas in our product monograph our indication is stated as an add-on to “DRUG B”. Would this be an issue?
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The first step in assessing the acceptability of the study is to determine if it is consistent with the TMA. We would consider consistency with the indication/patient population studied, dosing, etc. As the indication specifies that the product is an add-on to drug B and it is not used in that fashion in the study, the study design does not appear to be consistent with the TMA. As this appears to be a specific question about a specific product and study, we suggest submitting the published study in an opinion file where we can assess the study design and consistency with TMA.
