The UK’s new International Recognition Procedure is intended to “enhance the attractiveness of the UK” by creating an environment where the pharmaceutical sector is able to develop and launch new medicines more quickly for the benefit of public health, according to Julian Beach of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
UK Regulator On Using The New International Reliance Procedure To Encourage Filings
The MHRA says that further guidance is coming on the dossier requirements and fee levels for the new recognition procedure, and that electronic forms for determining the eligibility of submissions for the procedure will be published shortly.

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