UK – European Commission Decision Reliance Procedure (ECDRP) extension

The ECDRP has been extended to 31 December 2023. From 1 January 2024, a new international recognition framework will be in place.

The European Commission Decision Reliance Procedure (ECDRP) has been extended to 31 December 2023. From 1 January 2024 a new international recognition framework will be in place.

Before 31 December 2023, where a Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) positive opinion has been received, you can continue to submit your ECDRP Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) or variations to MHRA. MHRA will continue to review these applications via the current ECDRP process.

From 1 January 2024 you can apply to MHRA through our new international recognition framework, which will have regard to decisions already made by the European Medicines Agency and certain other regulators. This means applications with a CHMP positive opinion received after 31 December 2023 will be eligible…