Guidance

How to draft a direct healthcare professional communication

Guidance for marketing authorisation holders on drafting direct healthcare professional communications (DHPCs)

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 7 August 2014
• Last updated: 4 April 2023
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  1. 4 April 2023

     Changes made to 'Call for reporting' template.

  2. 31 December 2020

     Updated to include arrangements for direct healthcare professional communications in relation to EU Exit.

  3. 19 September 2019

     Updated to include arrangements for reporting suspected adverse drug reactions in the UK

  4. 7 August 2014

     First published.

Documents

Guidance on letter drafting for marketing authorisation holders

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Template wording for Call for Reporting sections for UK Direct Healthcare Professional Communications (DHPCs)

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Details

Draft direct healthcare professional communication letters should be sent to vigilanceservice@mhra.gov.uk.