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Draft template for assessment report for the development of European herbal monographs and European Union list entries - Revision 6

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The completed comments form should be sent to

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      Keywords

      Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products; HMPC; European Union herbal
      monographs; European Union list of herbal substances, preparations and
      combinations thereof for use in traditional herbal medicinal products; herbal
      medicinal products; traditional herbal medicinal products; traditional use;
      well-established medicinal use; benefit-risk assessment; assessment report

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      Changes introduced in section 6 Overall conclusions.

    • Peer-reviewer

      If not the same peer-reviewer
      since last version, all peerreviewers should be listed, and
      the version specified in
      brackets.

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      on
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    • It is a working

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      document, not yet edited, and shall be further developed after the release for consultation of the

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    • The principle of the template is to make clear
      distinctions between presentation of data (methodology and results)
      and the assessment of the data (?assessor?s comment?).
    • likely from an article but it seems it is concluded by
      the rapporteur; ?According to the author? to be added.
    • Chapters with
      a heading including the word ?conclusion? should include a summary
      of all critical assessment of the assessor for that particular
      chapter.
    • If an assessor?s comment is not needed, the Rapporteur
      should delete the box inserted in the template.
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      The report should be sufficiently detailed to allow for secondary
      assessment of the available data by other HMPC experts.
    • Overview of available pharmacokinetic data regarding the herbal substance(s), herbal
      preparation(s) and relevant constituents thereof ........................................................... 16

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      3.3.

    • Overall conclusions on clinical pharmacology and efficacy ........................................ 27

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      5.

    • This sections is related to
      available quality standards and there is no need to repeat information
      on all preparations included in the monograph.
    • Search and assessment methodology

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      The Rapporteur shall undertake a comprehensive search of relevant
      scientific literature and articles, Acts of law and regulations and
      other relevant sources.

    • Cross-reference to the list of
      references in Annex, which should list separately the references
      supporting the assessment report.
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      Herbal substance(s)

      Herbal preparation(s)

      Relevant constituents for this assessment report

      Examples of scientific databases to be searched are Medline, PubMed,
      Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, EMBASE etc.

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      Additional relevant references could also be retrieved from the checked
      references.

    • Examples of books are Hagers Handbuch, The Complete German
      Commission E Monographs, PDR for herbal medicines etc.
    • In addition, information from non-EU regulatory
      authorities for examples Health Canada monographs or WHO monographs
      could be searched, if relevant to herbal substances and preparations in
      EU.
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      When the assessment report is revised, the rapporteur should briefly
      summarise the main changes under this section.

    • Data are collected using the template entitled ?Document
      for information exchange for the preparation of the assessment report
      for the development of European Union monographs and for inclusion of
      herbal substance(s), preparation(s) or combinations thereof in the
      list? (EMEA/HMPC/137093/2006).
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      Herbal substance/

      Indication

      Posology and
      method of

      preparation

      administration

      Posology, age
      groups,
      pharmaceutical
      form, method of
      administration,
      duration of use
      As reported in
      the market
      overview

      As reported in
      the market
      overview

      As reported in
      the market
      overview.

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      Herbal substance/

      Indication/Medicinal

      Posology and

      preparation

      use

      method of
      administration

      Posology, age
      groups,
      pharmaceutical
      form, method of
      administration,
      duration of use

      Regulatory Status

      Type of
      regulatory
      status where
      possible, date,
      Country

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      This overview is not exhaustive.

    • Clinical Safety/Pharmacovigilance

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      See ?Assessment of clinical safety and efficacy in the preparation of
      EU herbal monographs for well-established and traditional herbal
      medicinal products?(EMA/HMPC/104613/2005) for further details.

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      In terms of structure, the conclusion should follow the presentation of
      the results above.

    • Overall conclusions

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      Describe key aspects only briefly, these will already have been
      described in detail in the respective sections.

    • This section should
      cover all recommended ?well-established use? and ?traditional use?
      indications and conclusions shall be provided for each therapeutic
      indication and each herbal preparation.
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      Well established use monograph

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      The clinical studies supporting well-established use should be
      specified for each therapeutic indication and each herbal preparation.

    • The choice for the wording of traditional use indications vis-?vis existing wordings in monographs in the same therapeutic area should
      be briefly discussed/justified.
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      List entry

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      The conclusions should include a statement pointing to the
      possibility/non-possibility to support a European Union list entry.

Calliditas Therapeutics to Present Nefecon Data at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology April 13 - 16 in Buenos Aires

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The ISN World Congress of Nephrology will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 13-16, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The ISN World Congress of Nephrology will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 13-16, 2024.
  • Presentations will highlight the eGFR results found in patients on Nefecon as well as the data on quality of life during the trial.
  • There will also be a presentation on the subanalysis evaluating benefits of Nefecon for patients with lower levels of UPCR.
  • The congress will include a symposium, Evolving Landscape of eFGR and Proteinuria Surrogate Markers in IgA Nephropathy, moderated by KOL Richard Lafayette, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Calliditas Therapeutics to Present Nefecon Data at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology April 13 - 16 in Buenos Aires

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The ISN World Congress of Nephrology will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 13-16, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The ISN World Congress of Nephrology will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina April 13-16, 2024.
  • Presentations will highlight the eGFR results found in patients on Nefecon as well as the data on quality of life during the trial.
  • There will also be a presentation on the subanalysis evaluating benefits of Nefecon for patients with lower levels of UPCR.
  • The congress will include a symposium, Evolving Landscape of eFGR and Proteinuria Surrogate Markers in IgA Nephropathy, moderated by KOL Richard Lafayette, M.D., F.A.C.P.

CMR Surgical announces over 20,000 surgical cases completed using Versius

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that over 20,000 Versius surgical cases have now been completed as the Company works with hospitals and surgeons around the world to bring minimal access surgery to everyone who needs it.

Key Points: 
  • CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that over 20,000 Versius surgical cases have now been completed as the Company works with hospitals and surgeons around the world to bring minimal access surgery to everyone who needs it.
  • The Versius Surgical Robotic System is a small, modular and versatile surgical robot used for soft tissue surgery.
  • Over 75% of hospitals who have adopted Versius are using the system across two or more surgical specialties, leading to some hospitals around the world purchasing more than one system.
  • Through the Versius Connect app, Versius Trainer and CMR clinical registry, Versius unleashes a wealth of insights to ultimately improve surgical care.

CMR Surgical announces over 20,000 surgical cases completed using Versius

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that over 20,000 Versius surgical cases have now been completed as the Company works with hospitals and surgeons around the world to bring minimal access surgery to everyone who needs it.

Key Points: 
  • CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that over 20,000 Versius surgical cases have now been completed as the Company works with hospitals and surgeons around the world to bring minimal access surgery to everyone who needs it.
  • The Versius Surgical Robotic System is a small, modular and versatile surgical robot used for soft tissue surgery.
  • Over 75% of hospitals who have adopted Versius are using the system across two or more surgical specialties, leading to some hospitals around the world purchasing more than one system.
  • Through the Versius Connect app, Versius Trainer and CMR clinical registry, Versius unleashes a wealth of insights to ultimately improve surgical care.

Scilex Holding Company Provides Responses to Product Composition Questions Related to its ELYXYB® Patent in Canada for a New Drug Submission Under Review by Health Canada for the Approval of ELYXYB® for Acute Treatment of Migraine With or Without Aura in

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ELYXYB® (celecoxib oral solution) is in the same class of agents, is fast acting, and has the potential to have the lowest gastrointestinal (GI) side effects of all NSAIDs.3

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  • ELYXYB® (celecoxib oral solution) is in the same class of agents, is fast acting, and has the potential to have the lowest gastrointestinal (GI) side effects of all NSAIDs.3
    The anticipated timeline for approval in Canada is approximately 12 months depending on review cycles and information requests by Health Canada.
  • ELYXYB®’s product profile mapped with a high degree of certainty to these stated unmet needs.
  • For more information on ZTlido® including Full Prescribing Information, refer to www.ztlido.com .
  • For more information on Gloperba®, including Full Prescribing Information, refer to www.gloperba.com .

NeuroMetrix announces that over 2000 patients with fibromyalgia have been prescribed Quell® Fibromyalgia

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WOBURN, Mass., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuroMetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NURO) today announced that over 2000 fibromyalgia patients have been prescribed Quell Fibromyalgia since its strategic commercial launch in December 2022.

Key Points: 
  • WOBURN, Mass., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuroMetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NURO) today announced that over 2000 fibromyalgia patients have been prescribed Quell Fibromyalgia since its strategic commercial launch in December 2022.
  • “We have been pleased by the positive response to Quell Fibromyalgia from providers taking care of patients with fibromyalgia during our strategic launch phase,” said Shai N. Gozani, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of NeuroMetrix.
  • In my practice, we have even had some patients report they were able to reduce pain with Quell Fibromyalgia that medications have never helped before."
  • The sale, distribution, and use of Quell Fibromyalgia is restricted to prescription use in accordance with 21 CFR 801.109.

Bausch + Lomb Will Present New Scientific Data and Analyses at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting

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In addition to these scientific presentations, the company will also sponsor educational events focused on these and other Bausch + Lomb products.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to these scientific presentations, the company will also sponsor educational events focused on these and other Bausch + Lomb products.
  • Bausch + Lomb activities at ASCRS:
    “Assessment of the Spectacle Independence and Visual Outcomes Following Bilateral Implantation of a Novel Toric IOL* Among Cataract Patients.” Harasymowycz et al.
  • “Outcomes of an Ultra-Low Cylinder Powered (0.90 D) Toric versus Non-Toric IOL in Low Astigmatic Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery.” Muzychuk et al.
  • “Quality of Vision and Clinical Outcomes of a Novel Trifocal IOL* Implanted Bilaterally After Cataract Surgery: A Canadian Multicenter Study.” Harasymowycz et al.

Ngram Releases Groundbreaking AI Dataset to Revolutionize Medical Information Access for Healthcare Professionals

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ngram, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in generative AI solutions for the life sciences industry, today announced the release of its innovative dataset, medchat-qa, on Hugging Face. This dataset comprises a blend of real-world and synthetic questions healthcare providers (HCPs) frequently ask pharmaceutical companies about their drugs. It covers critical topics such as dosage, adverse reactions, drug interactions, new indications, and off-label uses. The release of medchat-qa marks a significant step in Ngram's mission to simplify the process for Medical Affairs teams to swiftly access literature and deliver quick, precise responses to HCPs.

Key Points: 
  • Traditionally, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other HCPs seeking information about a drug must reach out to the pharmaceutical company's medical information department.
  • "HCPs require immediate access to accurate and current information to make informed treatment decisions," said Anish Muppalaneni, CEO and co-founder of Ngram.
  • "The medchat-qa dataset is a vital step toward fulfilling this objective and transforming how Medical Affairs teams deliver and access information for healthcare professionals."
  • The open-source release of the medchat-qa dataset on Hugging Face signifies a substantial progress in medical information access, highlighting Ngram's dedication to enhancing the healthcare experience for professionals and patients alike.

Atea Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVIR) (Atea or Company), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of oral antiviral therapeutics for serious viral diseases, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a business update.

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  • Enrollment of the remainder of this study is ongoing with topline results anticipated in the second half of 2024,” continued Dr. Sommadossi.
  • Final results from the 60 patient lead-in cohort confirmed a 98% SVR4 rate across GT from 58 of 59 patients.
  • Final SVR12 results from all patients enrolled in the Phase 2 study are anticipated in the second half of 2024.
  • Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities: $578.1 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $646.7 million at December 31, 2022.