Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
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707 - Hi, For the balance copy requiring a direct link to the Product Monograph - the guidelines state that a link to the Health Canada database along with DIN number would work in lieu of a corporate URL. If going this route, is it sufficient to say: "Search the Health Canada Drug Product Database and search DIN XXX for...." OR must the database URL be written out? It is quite long: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html) Much thanks!
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The guidance document state “the manufacturer could have used a URL leading directly to…the Drug Product Directory search page on the Health Canada website”. There are no requirements to provide the DIN, as a search can be conducted simply using the product name.
The link to the TMA in the fair balance may be either the complete url, which is required in the case of a print tool, or an electronic link (i.e. “Please click here to consult the Product Monograph…”) which directs the user to the Health Canada Drug Product Database. As a courtesy, please note that the shorter link below (valid at time of post) would be acceptable:
English TMAs: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
French TMAs: https://produits-sante.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-fra.jsp
