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Turkey-TITCK (Türkiye İlaçveTıbbiCihazKurumu)- Approval Processes for New Drug

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Turkey-TITCK (Türkiye İlaçveTıbbiCihazKurumu)- Approval Processes for New Drug

Regulatory Authority

Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TMMDA)

Link for Regulatory Authority

https://www.titck.gov.tr/iletisim

Local Authorized

Yes

Classification

Novelty, Therapeutic Category, and Risk.

Registration Timeline

30 to 60 months

Registration Fee

  • Full MMA: TRY 100,000 – TRY 500,000 (approx. USD 5,000 – USD 25,000)
  • Conditional MMA: TRY 50,000 – TRY 250,000 (approx. USD 2,500 – USD 12,500)
  • Import Permit for Clinical Trials: TRY 10,000 – TRY 50,000 (approx. USD 500 – USD 2,500)

License Validity

5 Years

  1. Application Form

A completed application form is typically required, providing detailed information about the drug, its formulation, and its intended use.

  1. Product Information

Comprehensive information about the drug, including its composition, manufacturing process, stability data, and specifications.

  1. Quality Documents

Documents related to the quality of the drug, such as a detailed description of the manufacturing process, specifications for raw materials and finished products, and certificates of analysis.

  1. Nonclinical Study Data

Nonclinical data, including pharmacology and toxicology studies, to assess the safety and efficacy of the drug.

  1. Clinical Study Data

Clinical trial data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the drug in humans. This includes results from Phase I, II, and III clinical trials.

  1. Dossier in Common Technical Document (CTD) Format

The submission of a dossier in the CTD format, which is a standardized format for organizing and presenting information in regulatory submissions.

  1. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate

A GMP certificate ensuring that the drug is manufactured in accordance with good manufacturing practices.

  1. Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP)

A certificate issued by the regulatory authority in the country of origin, indicating that the drug is approved for sale in that country.

  1. Pharmacovigilance Plan

A pharmacovigilance plan outlining how the safety of the drug will be monitored and managed post-approval.

  1. Stability Studies

Data from stability studies demonstrating the drug’s stability under various conditions over time.

  1. Labelling and Packaging Information

Comprehensive information on labelling, including package inserts, and details on the packaging of the drug.

Licensed Drugs Unit

  1. Integration of Relevant Articles

Avoid presenting relevant articles merely as appendices in response applications.

Select the relevant letter from the Electronic Document Management System (EBYS) and add it as an electronic document.

  1. Naming of Application Annexes

Application annexes should not be generically named as “Annex-1.”

Instead, use descriptive names such as “Copy of the License” or similar terms.

  1. Tracking Numbers in Cover Letters

When making applications regarding interests, refrain from using tracking numbers or system-generated numbers from the company’s document management system. Use the numbers generated by EBYS.

  1. Submission of Documents in Response

Ensure that documents submitted in response to institution notifications are sent to the relevant unit where the notification was made.

  1. License Renewal Considerations

Licensed drugs without PBRER approval from the Pharmacovigilance Risk Management Unit should not apply for license renewal.

  1. GMP Documents in License Renewal

In license renewal applications, provide detailed information on domestic production activities and submit up to date GMP documents, including overseas GMP audits and certification processes.

  1. Inclusion of Contracts

If submitting any contracts, include the parties to the contract in the application annex.

Provide registry certificates showing the officials of the companies.

  1. Verification of Document Types

Double-check that the correct document types are selected when making applications to the institution.

  1. Proper Use of Document Types

For applications with missing documents, use document types such as “Incomplete Document Application (Does not require physical documents)” or “Incomplete Document Application (Requiring physical documents).”

Avoid using the “Transition to Implementation and Commitments” application type for incomplete documents.

  1. Submission of Comparative SPC/KT

Include comparative and collared SPC/KT in stock SPC/KT usage requests.

  1. Approval of KT in Sales Permit Applications

Ensure that the KT submitted in sales permit applications is approved by the institution. – Present KT in the required design/format.

  1. Electronic Application for Original License/Certificate

For applications requiring an original license/certificate, apply electronically and attach a copy of the license/certificate.

  1. Nitrosamine Impurities Announcement

In line with the Nitrosamine Impurities Information Announcement dated 02.09.2022, submit applications to the “Licensing Unit” for ongoing licensing processes of human medicinal products under the “Licensed Medicines Technological Evaluation Unit.”